How do I configure a Python interpreter in IntelliJ IDEA with the PyCharm plugin?

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kousen picture kousen · Jul 16, 2014 · Viewed 62.5k times · Source

There is a tutorial in the IDEA docs on how to add a Python interpreter in PyCharm, which involves accessing the "Project Interpreter" page. Even after installing the Python plugin, I don't see that setting anywhere.

Am I missing something obvious?

Answer

Makoto picture Makoto · Jul 16, 2014

With the Python plugin installed:

  1. Navigate to File > Project Structure.
  2. Under the Project menu for Project SDK, select "New" and
  3. Select "Python SDK", then select "Local".

Provided you have a Python SDK installed, the flow should be natural from there - navigate to the location your Python installation lives.

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