How do I install editables in Python?

The standard way to install editables is by running `python -m pip install editables`. If you are using Anaconda, use `conda install -c conda-forge editables`.

Why causes the 'No module named editables' error?

This error occurs when the python interpreter cannot locate the `editables` package. It is often caused by missing installation or environment mismatch (e.g. installing in global but running in venv).

How to fix ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'editables'

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'editables'

Recommended: Install via pip into your active environment.

python -m pip install editables

Verification

Command

python -c "import editables; print(editables.__version__)"

Expected output

Success! editables version x.y.z (e.g., 2.4.0)