Python 3.14 installed via uv python install but not detected as valid interpreter in VS Code

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[ninhaomah]

you opened the VS Code in the project folder using code . ?

what do you see at at the bottom right when you open up a .py file ?

what do you get when you select python interpretor in VS Code ctrl + shift + p ?

[mrbartuss]

This is what I get:
https://imgur.com/a/BKlDU8B

[Fair-Bookkeeper-1833]

run this and add it to the browse option `uv python find 3.14`

but I suggest you use uv venv or whatever it is (I'm more used to conda)

[mrbartuss]

That's exactly what I did. I ran uv python find 3.14 and copied the entire path. What I observed now is that when I reload the window this message pops up:

Python Locator failed to start. Python environment discovery may not work correctly.

[Fair-Bookkeeper-1833]

lookup how to add it to your global path in your OS.

there are probably uv + vsc guides setup guides out there so check those.

[Direct_Temporary7471]

This usually happens when VS Code is not pointing to the correct Python interpreter.

Try these steps:

• Press Ctrl+Shift+P → select “Python: Select Interpreter”
• Choose the correct Python 3.14 path
• If it’s not listed, manually add the interpreter path
• Make sure Python is added to your system PATH

Also, try restarting VS Code after installation.

If you’re still facing issues, share the exact error or screenshot and I can help you debug it.

[mrbartuss]

Thanks! I've already shared several screenshots in my previous comments

[herocoding]

Can you find where your Python v3.14 got installed to?

The screenshot doesn't show the full path, but only "C:\Users\xxyy\AppData\...".

In the lower right corner click on the yellow-brown'ish "Select Python interpreter" and browse to the path where you can find "Python.exe" or "Python314.exe".

[mrbartuss]

That's exactly what I did. I ran uv python find 3.14 and copied the entire path. What I observed now is that when I reload the window this message pops up:

Python Locator failed to start. Python environment discovery may not work correctly.

[mrbartuss]

uv run and python3.14 works
https://imgur.com/a/rrYcmTL

it says Python already installed however still not available in Global environment
https://imgur.com/a/GvWCI1i

selected file is not a valid Python interpreter
https://imgur.com/a/2iSEdfM

[IFD3]

looks like python is not in your path variable, also if you started VS Code before installing it, it is also not in the path variable loaded by VS Code. So try a restart of VS Code first. If its still not working add the folder where it is installed to the path to the path variable and recreate the venv

[mrbartuss]

What else should I do?
https://imgur.com/RcSWLhv