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You need to tell VS Code to use the Python executable inside Poetry's virtual environment.

  • Once selected, reload the window or restart Pylance.

    • First, ensure your Poetry environment is activated. If you're using a virtual environment managed by Poetry, you should activate it:

    poetry shell

    This command spawns a new shell with the Poetry environment activated.

    poetry install

    Now, look in your project folder. You will see a .venv directory. VS Code and Pylance will auto-detect it without any manual intervention.

    The integration of Pylance and Poetry can significantly enhance your Python development experience. By following these steps, you should be able to resolve issues related to missing imports and ensure a smoother workflow. If issues persist, consider checking the documentation of both tools or seeking help from their communities.

    The "Pylance missing imports" error when using Poetry is a common configuration issue in Visual Studio Code. It typically occurs because Pylance is looking at a different Python environment than the one where Poetry has installed your dependencies. Core Solution: Select the Correct Interpreter

    The most direct way to fix this is to point VS Code's Python extension to the virtual environment managed by Poetry.

    Open the Command Palette: Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac). pylance missing imports poetry hot

    Run Select Interpreter: Type "Python: Select Interpreter" and choose that option.

    Choose the Poetry Environment: Look for an entry that mentions "Poetry" or matches the name of your project. If it doesn't appear, you may need to find the path manually.

    To find your Poetry environment path, run poetry env info --path in your terminal.

    In VS Code, select Enter interpreter path and paste the path to the python executable (usually in the bin or Scripts folder of that path). Alternative: Use "In-Project" Virtual Environments

    Many developers prefer to have Poetry create the virtual environment inside the project folder (as a .venv directory). This often makes it easier for VS Code to auto-detect the environment.

    Configure Poetry: Run poetry config virtualenvs.in-project true.

    Re-create the Environment: Delete your existing environment and run poetry install.

    Update VS Code: VS Code should now see the .venv folder automatically and prompt you to use it. Advanced Troubleshooting You need to tell VS Code to use

    If the imports are still missing after selecting the correct interpreter:

    Sometimes the environment exists, but the internal structure Pylance needs is missing.

    If you cannot change your virtual environment location (e.g., a team standard), you can manually tell Pylance where to look. Pylance is built on Pyright, so we can configure it via pyrightconfig.json.

    Create a file in your project root called pyrightconfig.json:

    
  "venvPath": "/path/to/your/global/poetry/venvs",
  "venv": "your-project-name-xyz-py3.9",
  "extraPaths": [
    "."
  ]

    How to get the values:

    Reload VS Code. This forces Pylance to inspect that specific environment.

    The mismatch between Poetry’s virtual environment location and Pylance’s interpreter selection is almost always the culprit. Setting virtualenvs.in-project true is the most reliable long-term fix, as it keeps the env inside the workspace where Pylance looks by default.

    When using Poetry with VS Code and Pylance, "missing import" errors typically occur because Pylance is looking at a different Python environment than the one where Poetry installed your dependencies. 1. Select the Correct Interpreter Once selected, reload the window or restart Pylance

    The most frequent fix is manually pointing VS Code to the Poetry-created virtual environment. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P). Type and select Python: Select Interpreter.

    Look for an entry that includes Poetry or matches the path shown by running poetry env info --path in your terminal. 2. Configure Poetry to Create Local Virtual Environments

    By default, Poetry often stores environments in a central cache folder, which Pylance can sometimes miss. Forcing a local .venv folder in your project root often resolves detection issues.

    In your terminal, run: poetry config virtualenvs.in-project true.

    Delete your current environment and reinstall: poetry install.

    Pylance usually auto-detects a .venv folder if it is located in the project root. 3. Add Extra Paths (For Local Modules)

    If you have a custom folder structure (e.g., a src directory or local packages in "editable mode") that Pylance isn't seeing, you can manually add these to the analysis paths.