# First steps with uv

After [installing uv](./installation.md), you can check that uv is available by running the `uv`
command:

```console
$ uv
An extremely fast Python package manager.

Usage: uv [OPTIONS] <COMMAND>

...
```

You should see a help menu listing the available commands.

Read on for a brief overview of the help menu and version command, or jump to an
[overview of features](./features.md) to start using uv.

## Next steps

Now that you've confirmed uv is installed and know how to get help, check out an
[overview of features](./features.md) or jump to the [guides](../guides/index.md) to start using uv.