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@@ -7085,6 +7085,12 @@ uv publish [OPTIONS] [FILES]...
 <p>While uv configuration can be included in a <code>pyproject.toml</code> file, it is not allowed in this context.</p>
 
 <p>May also be set with the <code>UV_CONFIG_FILE</code> environment variable.</p>
+</dd><dt><code>--directory</code> <i>directory</i></dt><dd><p>Change to the given directory prior to running the command.</p>
+
+<p>Relative paths are resolved with the given directory as the base.</p>
+
+<p>See <code>--project</code> to only change the project root directory.</p>
+
 </dd><dt><code>--help</code>, <code>-h</code></dt><dd><p>Display the concise help for this command</p>
 
 </dd><dt><code>--keyring-provider</code> <i>keyring-provider</i></dt><dd><p>Attempt to use <code>keyring</code> for authentication for remote requirements files.</p>
@@ -7135,6 +7141,8 @@ uv publish [OPTIONS] [FILES]...
 
 <p>Other command-line arguments (such as relative paths) will be resolved relative to the current working directory.</p>
 
+<p>See <code>--directory</code> to change the working directory entirely.</p>
+
 <p>This setting has no effect when used in the <code>uv pip</code> interface.</p>
 
 </dd><dt><code>--publish-url</code> <i>publish-url</i></dt><dd><p>The URL of the upload endpoint.</p>