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Python VSCode Extension
Linting, Debugging (multi-threaded, remote), Intellisense, code formatting, refactoring, unit tests, snippets, and more.
Version 2026.11.2026102301 · by Microsoft
Official site: code.visualstudio.com
About Python VSCode Extension
A [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) [extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/VSCode) withrich support for the [Python language](https://www.python.org/) (for all [actively supported versions](https://devguide.python.org/#status-of-python-branches) of the language: 2.7, >=3.5), including features such as IntelliSense, linting, debugging, code navigation, code formatting, Jupyter notebook support, refactoring, variable explorer, test explorer, snippets, and more!
## Features
* [IntelliSense](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/python/editing#_autocomplete-and-intellisense): Edit your code with auto-completion, code navigation, syntax checking and more
* [Linting](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/python/linting): Get additional code analysis with Pylint, Flake8 and more
* [Code formatting](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/python/editing#_formatting): Format your code with black, autopep or yapf
* [Debugging](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/python/debugging): Debug your Python scripts, web apps, remote or multi-threaded processes
* [Testing](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/python/unit-testing): Run and debug tests through the Test Explorer with unittest, pytest or nose
* [Jupyter Notebooks](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/python/jupyter-support): Define and run code cells, render plots, visualize variables through the variable explorer and more
* [Environments](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/python/environments): Automatically activate and switch between virtualenv, venv, pipenv, conda and pyenv environments
* [Refactoring](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/python/editing#_refactoring): Restructure your Python code with variable extraction, method extraction and import sorting
## Notes
* This package requires Visual Studio Code 1.95.0 or newer.
You can install either the [vscode](https://chocolatey.org/packages/vscode) or [vscode-insiders](https://chocolatey.org/packages/vscode-insiders) package.
* The extension will be installed in all editions of Visual Studio Code which can be found.
* While this package installs a specific version of the extension, Visual Studio Code by default will update the extension to the latest version on startup if there's a newer version available on the marketplace.
See [Extension auto-update](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/extension-gallery#_extension-autoupdate) for instructions on how to disable auto-update.
* This package is automatically updated using the [Chocolatey Automatic Package Update Model (AU)](https://github.com/majkinetor/au/blob/master/README.md).
If you find it is out of date by more than a day or two, please contact the maintainer(s) and let them know the package is no longer updating correctly.
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How to install Python 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 python-vscode-extension
- Open Python VSCode Extension once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Python VSCode Extension free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to code.visualstudio.com, the developer's official site, where Python VSCode Extension is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Python VSCode Extension?
The version listed here is 2026.11.2026102301, published /Date(1792. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Python VSCode Extension from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install python-vscode-extension. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Python VSCode Extension safe?
Python 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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