How to Add Python Interpreter in Visual Studio Code - Step By Step (2024)

How to Add Python Interpreter in Visual Studio Code - Step By Step
Adding a Python interpreter to Visual Studio Code (VS Code) allows you to leverage the power of the Python language within the editor, enabling features such as syntax highlighting, code completion, debugging, and more. By configuring a Python interpreter in VS Code, you can seamlessly develop Python applications and scripts directly within the editor environment. In this step-by-step tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of adding a Python interpreter to Visual Studio Code, empowering you to start coding Python projects with ease.
*Step 1: Install Python:*
1. If you haven't already installed Python on your computer, download and install the latest version of Python from the official Python website: [python.org](www.python.org/).
2. Follow the installation instructions provided by the Python installer, ensuring that Python is added to your system's PATH environment variable.
*Step 2: Open Visual Studio Code:*
1. Launch Visual Studio Code on your computer by double-clicking its icon on the desktop or searching for "Visual Studio Code" in the Start menu.
*Step 3: Open Workspace or Folder:*
1. Open the workspace or folder where your Python project is located, or create a new folder for your Python project.
*Step 4: Install Python Extension for Visual Studio Code:*
1. In Visual Studio Code, click on the Extensions view icon in the Sidebar (or press `Ctrl+Shift+X`).
2. In the Extensions view, search for "Python" in the search box.
3. Locate the "Python" extension published by Microsoft and click on the "Install" button to install the extension.
4. Once the extension is installed, you may be prompted to reload Visual Studio Code to activate the changes. Click on the "Reload" button to reload VS Code.
*Step 5: Select Python Interpreter:*
1. Open the Command Palette by pressing `Ctrl+Shift+P` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd+Shift+P` (macOS).
2. Type "Python: Select Interpreter" in the Command Palette and press `Enter`.
3. A list of available Python interpreters will be displayed. Select the Python interpreter you want to use for your project.
*Step 6: Verify Python Interpreter:*
1. Once you've selected the Python interpreter, Visual Studio Code will use it for your Python projects.
2. You can verify that the Python interpreter is correctly configured by opening a Python file (.py) in Visual Studio Code and confirming that syntax highlighting and code completion are working properly.
By following these step-by-step instructions, you can easily add a Python interpreter to Visual Studio Code, enabling seamless Python development within the editor environment. Whether you're working on Python scripts, web applications, or data science projects, Visual Studio Code provides a powerful platform for coding and debugging Python projects.
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[@WaliSayed]

The instructions are clear and very useful. Thanks a lot!

[@innas2291]

Many thanks!

[@mo7sin711]

I need help
I'm studying the freecodecamp course, and when i type the following code for the conditional exercise
x = 0
y = 10
if 0 == x:
if y == 10:
print('YES')
the output in the VS code terminal is Syntax Error
however when I run it in python itself or an online compiler, it runs successfully and prints YES
I need help :(

[@prashantrai5603]

working🥰

[@mohammadzubaid4189]

Sir I got interpretor error right corner after did the same as u tell pls tell what mistake I did

[@owaiskadiwal7481]

Bro just click on select python interpreter in yellow text at right corner and you will get options like enter path and python not installed click on python not installed and get the python( 52 MB) and after installation open that python terminal and write import sys and now your python interpreter is selected and you can run your python code in vscode

[@CodeWisdomAcademy]

With due respect sir, please change the video title bcoz it's misleading. Actually it is python extension not python interpreter.
As a teacher I observed that maximum students got confused between extension and interpreter. If possible just create a video on this topic. 🙏🏼 Btw I am a Big fan of your teaching 😊