Vscode needs to install extensions to complete more functions. For python, you need to install the Python extension, which includes the Pylance extension, which can bring intellisense and auto-completion.

If you are just getting started with vscode, this document is a good start.

Here is more information on vscode Intellisense and python Autocomplete and IntelliSense .

Answer from JialeDu on Stack Overflow
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Visual Studio Code
code.visualstudio.com › docs › python › editing
Editing Python in Visual Studio Code
November 3, 2021 - Tip: Check out the IntelliCode extension for VS Code. IntelliCode provides a set of AI-assisted capabilities for IntelliSense in Python, such as inferring the most relevant auto-completions based on the current code context.
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Visual Studio Code
code.visualstudio.com › docs › languages › python
Python in Visual Studio Code
November 3, 2021 - It leverages all of VS Code's power to provide auto complete and IntelliSense, linting, debugging, and unit testing, along with the ability to easily switch between Python environments, including virtual and conda environments.
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Donjayamanne
donjayamanne.github.io › pythonVSCodeDocs › docs › autocomplete
Autocomplete | Python in Visual Studio Code
Here’s a sample entry in the User Settings file that will enable Google App Engine autocomplete and intellisense: "python.autoComplete.extraPaths": [ "C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/google_appengine", "C:/Program Files (x86)/Google/google_appengine/lib" ]
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/vscode › how to have autocompletion in python like in pycharm?
r/vscode on Reddit: How to have autocompletion in Python like in PyCharm?
April 3, 2021 -

I use PyCharm for years and one of its great strengths is its autocomplete of methods from imported modules (and the fact that it suggests importing a module for you when it is not).

I use vscode for some coding at it looks brilliant, except that the autocomplete is really poor. See for instance https://i.imgur.com/HTCThNv.png where I imported the module arrow and expected its methods to show up after the dot. Not only nothing showed up but when I clicked on the bulb some nonsense suggestion appeared.

This happens in PyCharm: https://i.imgur.com/3XS11xL.png

I really, really would like to switch to vscode but this part is painfully missing.

I tried to add all kinds of plugins but none managed to do that - is there a way to have autocomplete provide useful suggestions for methods in modules?

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Towards The Cloud
towardsthecloud.com › blog › best-vscode-extensions-python
10 Must-Have VS Code extensions for Python developers | Towards The Cloud
April 22, 2025 - But in my experience, I find that this extension works better because it scans your code using AI and then does a better job with autocomplete than the Python extension from Microsoft.
Find elsewhere
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DEV Community
dev.to › wesleycheek › make-vs-code-faster-for-python-auto-completion-49p8
Make VS Code Faster for Python Auto-Completion - DEV Community
September 6, 2022 - #vscode #python · I've always struggled with how slow Pylance IntelliSense becomes when a project gets large. It turns out that with a minor tweak, my system is super speedy again!
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Visual Studio Code
code.visualstudio.com › docs › editing › intellisense
IntelliSense
November 3, 2021 - Learn about Visual Studio Code IntelliSense (intelligent code completion).
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GitHub
github.com › microsoft › vscode-python › issues › 12720
Improvements on Autocomplete and Code Intellisense · Issue #12720 · microsoft/vscode-python
April 17, 2020 - vscode python extension lacks a perfect Autocomplete, and Code Intellisense features for both of Microsoft and Jedi language servers than other IDEs like Visual Studio and PyCharm. I explain it to you as below: Autocomplete and Documenta...
Author   matinmoezzi
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GitHub
github.com › VSCodium › vscodium › issues › 892
Python autocompletion doesn't work with VS Code Python extenstion (Pylance) · Issue #892 · VSCodium/vscodium
October 28, 2021 - Describe the bug When I am using VS Codium and have the VS Code Python and Pylance extensions installed and enabled, I don't get any autocomplete options or suggestions and it shows No suggestions. As you can see I have enabled only the ...
Author   an4s911
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/vscode › intellisense (autocomplete) not working in vs code while at work
Intellisense (autocomplete) not working in VS Code while at work : r/vscode
October 21, 2023 - Please install Pylance which is the default language server for Python in VS Code, and is installed alongside the Python extension to provide IntelliSense features.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/learnpython › what are your favorite extensions for vscode that make coding in python easier?
r/learnpython on Reddit: What are your favorite extensions for VSCODE that make coding in Python easier?
June 28, 2023 -

I just learned about autoDocstring last night and I'm blown away how nice this extension is. It makes creating docstrings so much easier and automated. Personally, I'm a fan of Google's style for docstrings so that's what I've set my default to when generating docstrings!

Another favorite extension of mine is this linter: Ruff. However, it is a bit buggy in that it duplicates functions at the bottom of the file, but other than that I love it!

Lastly, this is not an extension, but I love the Black library and auto-saving my .py files with this formatting provider in VSCODE.

I'm curious what this communities' favorite extensions are that make coding in Python easier or automated?

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SitePoint
sitepoint.com › blog › ai › beyond chat: how to set up local llm code completion in vs code (without copilot)
Set Up Local LLM Code Completion in VS Code
1 month ago - Alternatives exist: Tabby takes a self-hosted server approach with its own model management, and Llama Coder offers a simpler but more limited experience. Continue strikes the best balance of features and flexibility for most developers.
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Epic Games
dev.epicgames.com › community › learning › knowledge-base › VZP0 › unreal-engine-setting-up-autocomplete-for-editor-python-scripting
Setting up Autocomplete for Editor Python Scripting | Knowledge base
Setting up Autocomplete for Editor Python Scripting Article written by Cody A. If you frequently write Python for editor scripting, it may be beneficia...
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Medium
pillyshi.medium.com › python-auto-completion-in-visual-studio-code-for-pipenv-project-d26bce0f879b
Python auto-completion in Visual Studio Code for Pipenv project - pillyshi - Medium
January 6, 2021 - Python auto-completion in Visual Studio Code for Pipenv project In order to make writing codes fast, completion is quite important. In this post, I introduce the way to enable completion in Visual …