VSCode Python Running ommand Error: /bin/sh: python: command not found

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I think I'm having path related issues on VSCode.

I completely removed and reinstalled reinstalled the OS, I have Monterey 12.3.1

I installed Python using brew:

➜  ~ python3 --version
Python 3.9.12

➜  ~ which python3    
/usr/local/bin/python3

However I have issues normally running my code on the mac. I can run from the terminal using

➜  test Python3 test.py
Hello World!

but if I try to run using right-clic -> run, I get:

[Running] python -u "/Users/user/Desktop/test/test.py"
/bin/sh: python: command not found

but if I clic on 'Run & Debug' in the left panel I get:

➜  test  /usr/bin/env /usr/local/bin/python3.9 /Users/user/.vscode/extensions/ms-python.python-2022.4.1/pythonFiles/lib/python/debugpy/launcher 56623 -- /Users/user/Desktop/test/test.py 
Hello World!

Weirdly, if I try to run the program with the run button from the touchbar it works:

➜  test  cd /Users/hugo/Desktop/test ; /usr/bin/env /usr/local/bin/python3.9 /Users/hugo/.vscode/extensions/ms-python.python-2022.4.1/pythonFiles/lib/python/debugpy/launcher 56632 -- /Users/hug
o/Desktop/test/test.py 
Hello World!

Could this problem be related to Apple removing Python2 from macOS in Monterey ?

I noticed that the command "python" wasn't working anymore in my terminal so think it might be related to that, but I'm not sure how to solve that in vscode without messing up paths

same issue. vscode 1.66.2

Rust Fisher
– Rust Fisher

2022-04-21 00:59:40 +00:00
Commented Apr 21, 2022 at 0:59 — Rust Fisher
– Rust Fisher, Commented Apr 21, 2022 at 0:59

Belmmost · Accepted Answer · 2022-09-23 22:35:10Z

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The issue is with Code Runner. But it's an easy fix. Open Code runner's Executor map settings.json --> find "python" and you'll notice that it says something like "python" == "python -u" --> change this to "python" == "python3" and the code should be running with the shortcuts in the Output window.

Cheers!

answered Sep 23, 2022 at 22:35

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James Cutler Over a year ago

Thank you!! This answer is the only one that fixed the problem for me!

Zaenury Adhiim · Accepted Answer · 2022-07-07 02:53:32Z

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If you installed python using homebrew, it should be in (by default)

/opt/homebrew/bin/python3

Your issue is actually with the Code Runner. Try to click Run Python File on the top right side of vscode.

Your code will be running well

Another information

macOS since version 10.8 comes with Python 2.7 pre-installed by Apple .

Information about this https://docs.python.org/3/using/mac.html#:~:text=5.1.-,Getting%20and%20Installing%20MacPython,www.python.org).

So if you run

➜  ~ which python3

Even if you haven't installed python. By default, show to directory

/usr/local/bin/python3

edited Jul 7, 2022 at 2:53

answered Jul 7, 2022 at 0:31

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brealin · Accepted Answer · 2023-03-28 14:47:27Z

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The above answers are very useful！

And there is another way：

open Code -> Preferences -> Settings or press command + ，
search Run In Terminal
Select it!

answered Mar 28, 2023 at 14:47

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Santiago Staviski · Accepted Answer · 2023-03-29 00:27:57Z

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Much more easy is create a symbolic link via command line (linux, macos). ln -s /opt/homebrew/bin/python3 /opt/homebrew/bin/python

Works for me.

answered Mar 29, 2023 at 0:27

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rushikesh chopade · Accepted Answer · 2024-11-17 07:34:52Z

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Changing the setting in the code runner extension can solve the issue. Following these steps could work for you:

Open the settings tab beside your code runner extension
Go to Code Runner: Executor map
Click on settings.json below it. enter image description here
The existing python should be "python": "python -u". Change it to "python":"python3"

VSCode Setting

answered Nov 17, 2024 at 7:34

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user22903069 · Accepted Answer · 2023-11-12 14:58:15Z

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click on extension in vscode and type "code runner". select the setting on the code runner and click on extension settings and on edit in settings.json change as python3 instead of python. it will work

edited Nov 12, 2023 at 14:58

answered Nov 12, 2023 at 14:56

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