CrewAI, 100x Speed Boost

If you've ever installed a hefty list of dependencies, you know the drill: grab a coffee, maybe even a whole lunch. Well, not anymore—at least, not with CrewAI. We just launched our biggest update yet, and it’s all thanks to a migration to UV that made installing dependencies 100 times faster. Yup, that's a 10,000% improvement.

‍

When we say we care about engineering at CrewAI, this is what we mean. We’re always looking for ways to make our tools faster, smoother, and more enjoyable for you. Let's dive into what this migration means and why it’s such a big win.

The Problem: Slow Dependency Installations

For a long time, installing dependencies with CrewAI could be a slow, cumbersome process. We knew it was a pain point for many, especially for those who live on the cutting edge, experimenting with multiple versions and iterations. Slow installations don't just waste time—they also break the flow. And we, engineers, know how valuable it is to stay in that "zone."

The Solution: Migrating to UV

Enter UV. In our quest for a better experience, we found that UV could help us take our performance to the next level. By migrating our dependency management system to leverage UV, we were able to strip away bottlenecks, optimize caching, and leverage parallelization like never before. What used to take minutes now takes mere seconds—100x faster, to be exact.

‍

This wasn’t just a tweak; it was a complete rethinking of how we handle dependencies. We put in the hours—measuring, testing, refactoring—to make sure that we weren’t just faster, but also more reliable.

‍

Version 0.74.0: More Than Just Speed

This update marks the release of CrewAI version 0.74.0, and while the UV migration is the star of the show, there are a few more improvements worth mentioning:

‍

• Adapt Tools CLI to UV: We adapted our Tools CLI to take full advantage of UV, making command-line interactions faster and more consistent.
• Add Warning from Poetry to UV: We've added helpful warnings for those migrating from Poetry to UV, ensuring a smoother transition.
• New Memory Base: Our new memory base provides better data handling and storage capabilities, paving the way for more efficient agent operations.
• Updated Documentation: We've updated our documentation to reflect all these changes, making it easier for you to get started with the new features.
• Bug Fixes: Of course, no release is complete without squashing some bugs. We've fixed several issues to improve overall stability and reliability.

What’s Next?

We’re always looking ahead. This UV migration is a major milestone, but it's part of a bigger picture: making CrewAI the fastest, most flexible tool in your toolkit. We’ve got more in the pipeline—smarter agent orchestration, new integrations, and plenty of features designed to make your workflows easier and more enjoyable.

‍

Don't Miss AI Agents Week Speaking of what's next, we're hosting AI Agents Week next week—an event where we'll teach you how to plan, build, deploy, and monitor AI Agents in production. Whether you're just getting started or looking to fine-tune your existing agents, there will be something for everyone. Join us and take your AI game to the next level!

‍

For now, we hope you enjoy the speed. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built, and we can’t wait for you to feel the difference.

‍

Have feedback or just want to share your experience with the new CrewAI? We’d love to hear from you. This journey is all about making tools that fit the way you work, and your insights are what keep us pushing forward.