How do I install isort in Python?

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

Why causes the 'No module named isort' error?

This error occurs when the python interpreter cannot locate the `isort` 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 'isort'

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'isort'

Recommended: Install via pip into your active environment.

python -m pip install isort

Verification

Command

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

Expected output

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