Hi. I have just started the Complete Python Mastery course. I am up to 1.6 which explains how to install the python extension and pylint in VS code. I am following the video and can install the python extension without problem. However, once installed I do not get the automatic message that pylint is not installed. As I am never prompted to install pylint, I have no idea how to install it. It would be great if someone could help!
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Try to reinstall python, and then run python in vs code.
I think then you may get a pop up for installing pylint
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I am experiencing the same problem. It may be related to the VS Code version?
Need help. Thanks.
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Hi,
I also have this problem. Iāve tried to reinstall both python and VS code, both to no avail. The error message doesnāt come up, and when I try to search or pylint manually, nothing comes up.
Since pylint isnāt working, when I type, there is no dropbox to autofill the code command for me and there is also no red underline if/when code is wrong.
I was previously using pycharm which was brilliant, but since switching to VS code, I havenāt even been able to start the actual content, Iām being held back by program issues.
Please help!
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I am having same problemā¦ I downloaded everything lsat night, so itās all up to dateā¦ I tried uninstalling and reinstallingā¦ I never get the box to popup asking to instal Linterā¦
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Are you on Mac or PC?
I think it may have something to do with Python 3.9. Cuz, Im having the problem on Mac, where I have Python installed, and when copy what Mosh does in Unit1 Video#6, I get no red underline under āPrint.ā BUT, I got a chance to try all of this on my Windows computer, and when I type āprint āHello Worldāā and hit save, I get the red underline, BUT, itās under the term āHelloā and not printā¦ like in Mosh video. I think Python v3.9 is not only different from Mosh video, but also operates slightly differently whether itās mac vs pcā¦ but I cant verify this cuz I am new to all of thisā¦ but it is my hunchā¦ let me know how it all works for you. 
Somthing elseā¦ if you bring up the Command Pallette (right click in a blank area on your file, and it should be at the bottom of the menu)ā¦ click that, and in the search area, type Python: run linterā¦ and variety of ālintā commands should pop upā¦ you can ārun pylintā, or turn it on, etcā¦ I think that is proof that pylint is thereā¦ and I think pylint just has been updated to operate differently than Moshās older videoā¦ not sure tho.
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Try to reinstall python, and then run python in vs code.
I think then you may get a pop up for installing pylint
I am on windows and also noticed the red underline was in a different location on my terminal than on Moshās in the video. Itās definitely either a python or VS Code version thing.
I had this same problem, but when I opened app.py the pop-up came back and I could move forward with the steps.
(windows):
Ctrl-Shift-P
type ālinterā and choose āSelect Linterā
choose pylint
Hello.
I donāt have access to Python course, but Iāll try to help.
I manage to replicate the āI canāt find pylinterā query. Here is what I did to find the pylint thing and how you can see the errors as you type.
- Make sure you install the Python extension. Here is the picture of the one I installed
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Now, type some python code with a very obvious errorā¦ and save the file (you knowā¦ with the .py ending)
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You will see a pop up with the pylint thing you are looking for. This is what I got:
Of course, click on install!
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Finally I managed to see the highlight you are looking for (and probably the one on the videos)
Let me know if this description solves the issue.
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I had this problem with Python 3.9 on a Mac and when reinstalled the VS it was fixed. The popup appeared and I was able to install pylint.
Hi. Iām new to python course, I was able to install pylint successfully. Just tab on python extension on VSC and do right click, then immediately tab on another version ( select version to install and choose the old version that has been installed on last November 2020). Once you click on, you need to reload the extension and pylint message will appear automatically and off course click install. All the process being illustrated by images and I hope that will help!.
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Hi,
I am having an issue getting Pylint to work (reading the forum I see that a number of people have also had issues with VSCODE and Pylint) I have reinstalled Python a number of times and I have used the command pallete to select Pylint and to enable, but I still get the same issue which is a red squiggly line under the string instead of a straight underline under the function.
So, I decided to read the topic in the VSC help section and I found the below note on their website:
If youāre using a global environment and VS Code is not running elevated, linter installation may fail. In that case, either run VS Code elevated, or manually run the Python package manager to install the linter at an elevated command prompt for the same environment: for example sudo pip3 install pylint (macOS/Linux) or pip install pylint (Windows, at an elevated prompt).
If I hover over my installed extension list, it says that:
āThis extension is enabled globallyā so I assume my installation of Pylint has failed for being both a global environment and not running elevated.
Please would someone kindly, and in simple terms, as I am not technically proficient (I am working on it) explain what I would need to do to resolve my issue?
Thank you:)
Same problem here. I think Iāll ask a full refund
You can manually install pylint in vs code
Just go to vs code terminal and write pip install pylint
The it will install pylint.
2nd way
type some python code with a very obvious errorā¦ and save the file (you knowā¦ with the .py ending)
go to command palette and type pylint
and then select Python:Select Linter then you will get pop up notification of install linter pylint
Any issues you get install pylint then message me in gmail- ugprakash006@gmail.com