You don't put it in vscode, you execute it in a terminal. For example, "pip install requests" will install the requests library globally. Ideally, you want to create a virtual environment, then invoke/activate it, then install your dependency, and then run your code from the same terminal in which you created, activated and installed the dependency: This is the standard way of doing it: https://docs.python.org/3/library/venv.html There are modern alternatives, but perhaps focusing on the above for now might be easier to grasp. Answer from FriendlyRussian666 on reddit.com
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Getting Started with Python in VS Code
November 3, 2021 - During the course of this tutorial, you learned how to create a Python project, create a virtual environment, run and debug your Python code, and install Python packages. Explore additional resources to learn how to get the most out of Python in Visual Studio Code!
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Clean install of python-3.13.2-amd64, VSCodeUserSetup-x64-1.98.2. Python --version shows 3.13.2 as it should but pip --version presents a pop up(How would you like to open this file?). I can specif... More on github.com
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No offense, but did you google anything? Also try using pip3 instead of pip in the terminal. I think it depends on your OS or Python version. More on reddit.com
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Python in Visual Studio Code
November 3, 2021 - This article provides only an overview of the different capabilities of the Python extension for VS Code. For a walkthrough of editing, running, and debugging code, use the button below. ... The tutorial guides you through installing Python and using the extension.
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Which pip command can I use to install Python packages in VS Code? - Quora
To get this in VS Code, go to the “Terminal” option in the top bar, and then click “New Terminal”. You may need to use “pip3” instead of “pip”, so if pip doesn’t work give pip3 a shot.
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Tutorial Step 5: Install Packages in Python Environment | Microsoft Learn
March 16, 2026 - Visual Studio shows the list of packages currently installed in the default environment. In the Search field, enter matplotlib. In the results list, select the Run command: pip install matplotlib option.
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Python environments in VS Code
November 3, 2021 - If uv is installed and python-envs.alwaysUseUv is enabled (the default), package installation in venv environments uses uv pip instead of regular pip, which is significantly faster for large dependency trees.
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How to install Python Libraries in Visual Studio Code
October 16, 2025 - Learn how to easily install and manage Python libraries in Visual Studio Code. This beginner-friendly guide covers virtual environments, pip commands, etc.
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Python installation within Visual Studio IDE - Microsoft Q&A
September 16, 2024 - Hello, you can open the Python Environments windows in Solution Explorer and select Open in PowerShell command to open a separate command window to install external libraries. Or you can directly use the Open interactive window command within Visual Studio.
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November 19, 2023 - Installing Python packages in Visual Studio Code can be done using the integrated terminal with the command 'pip install package_name' or by using the command palette with 'Python: Run Pip Install'.
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Permission errors: run commands in an elevated prompt or install for user: "python -m pip install --user --upgrade pip". Multiple Python versions: ensure you use the exact python.exe path from the Python Environments window.
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Quick Start Guide for Python in VS Code
November 3, 2021 - A quick start guide to get you up and coding with the Python extension in Visual Studio Code.
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