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"python.analysis.extraPaths": [ ".venv/lib/python3.x/site-packages" // Adjust version ] Use code with caution.

If you have already run poetry install , you need to reset the environment for this setting to take effect:

If Pylance still throws errors after you select the correct interpreter, you can manually guide the language server using local workspace settings.

How to Fix Pylance Missing Imports When Using Poetry VS Code’s Pylance language server frequently fails to recognize external packages installed via Poetry. This issue typically triggers a frustrating reportMissingImports warning, even when your code runs perfectly in the terminal. The root cause is almost always a disconnect between VS Code's active Python interpreter and the specific virtual environment where Poetry installed your dependencies. pylance missing imports poetry hot

Sometimes, issues can arise from incorrect or incomplete installations. Make sure you have the necessary packages:

Restart VS Code – Pylance will auto-detect .venv .

"extraPaths": ["./src"], "typeCheckingMode": "basic" "python

By aligning Pylance's search paths with Poetry's environment locations, you will permanently banish the reportMissingImports error and enjoy full autocomplete, type checking, and code navigation.

You can force VS Code to automatically scan the exact folder where Poetry stores its virtual environments.

Copy the path, then in VS Code: Ctrl+Shift+P → Python: Select Interpreter → Enter the path. Make sure you have the necessary packages: Restart

Whether you prefer virtual environments

: Press Ctrl+Shift+P , type Python: Select Interpreter , and choose the one associated with your Poetry environment (often marked as "Poetry" or found in .cache/virtualenvs ).

This is one of the most common friction points in Python development. The core issue is simple: (the VS Code Python language server) is looking at the system Python interpreter, while your code is running inside a specialized Poetry virtual environment .

in Pylance: