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Pylance VSCode Extension
Fast, feature-rich language support for Python
Version 2026.4.101 · by Microsoft
Official site: marketplace.visualstudio.com
About Pylance VSCode Extension
Pylance is an extension that works alongside Python in Visual Studio Code to provide performant
language support. Under the hood, Pylance is powered by [Pyright](https://github.com/microsoft/pyright), Microsoft's static type checking tool. Using Pyright,
Pylance has the ability to supercharge your Python IntelliSense experience with rich type information, helping you write better code faster.
The Pylance name is a small ode to [Monty Python's Lancelot](https://hero.fandom.com/wiki/Sir_Lancelot_(Monty_Python)) who was the first knight to answer the
bridgekeeper's questions in the [Holy Grail](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Python_and_the_Holy_Grail).
## Features
* Docstrings
* Signature help, with type information
* Parameter suggestions
* Code completion
* Auto-imports (as well as add and remove import code actions)
* As-you-type reporting of code errors and warnings (diagnostics)
* Code outline
* Code navigation
* Code lens (references/implementations)
* Type checking mode
* Native multi-root workspace support
* IntelliCode compatibility
* Jupyter Notebooks compatibility

How to install Pylance VSCode Extension
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install pylance-vscode-extension
- Open Pylance VSCode Extension once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pylance VSCode Extension free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to marketplace.visualstudio.com, the developer's official site, where Pylance VSCode Extension is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Pylance VSCode Extension?
The version listed here is 2026.4.101, published /Date(1792. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Pylance VSCode Extension from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install pylance-vscode-extension. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Pylance VSCode Extension safe?
Pylance VSCode Extension downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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