This PR adds a uv lockfile for the project. In the process, it updates some of the project dependencies and minimizes the overall list of dependencies.
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Description
This PR adds a uv lockfile for the project. In the process, it updates some of the project dependencies and minimizes the overall list of dependencies.
Checklist: