How to fix Error "No module named 'pynput'"? even after downloading with pip?

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I downloaded the pynput in my windows with pip following the video: https://youtu.be/DTnz8wA6wpw

with cmd in administrator mode

pip install pynput

and when i run the code, the pycharm and spyder3 show the error:

Traceback (most recent call last): File "E:/Users/nilson/Dropbox/Python/PyCharm/auto/auto.py", line 1, in from pynput.keyboard import Key, Controller ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'pynput'

Here is my code:

from pynput.keyboard import Key, Controller
import time

keyboard = Controller()

time.sleep(2)

for char in "sasdasdasda":
    keyboard.press(char)
    keyboard.release(char)
    time.sleep(0.12)

Are you by chance using `python3`? How about `pip3 install pynut`? — Matt Clark, Jul 31 '18 at 22:58

score 12 · Answer 1 · edited Dec 14 '19 at 05:03

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I had the same issue and I fixed it using:

python -m pip install pynput

edited Dec 14 '19 at 05:03

Pedram Parsian

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answered Dec 14 '19 at 04:56

Orionater

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score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 16 '19 at 22:04

If it works at the prompt but not in the PyCharm, you probably need to install the package in the PyCharm. To do so, try the following:

Open your .py file with Pycharm.
Put your cursor next to the import pynput line.
PyCharm will show the Lamp icon next to it (most definitely it will be RED)
If it's RED, click the Lamp icon and select option "install pynput package".
Once it's installed, run your script again.

I hope it will help. At least it helped me.

score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Feb 03 '22 at 22:51

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If you are using python 3.XX:

python3 -m pip install pynput

answered Feb 03 '22 at 22:51

user7260398

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This worked as the pre-processor needs to be python3 – Clain Dsilva Apr 29 '22 at 08:18

trxgnyp1 · Answer 4 · 2022-04-01T00:38:47.940

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If you are using python3 you have to use pip3:
pip3 install pynput
or
python3 -m pip insall pynput

edited Apr 01 '22 at 00:38

answered Jul 10 '19 at 19:06

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score 0 · Answer 5 · answered Jul 31 '18 at 23:06

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If you used python install pynput, so please test your file by these steps. It can help you find your problem is from installation or there are multiple versions of python that cause this issue.

open a terminal (command prompt in windows)
go to the path your file located, it is possible by typing cd your/files/complete/path
now type py script_name.py
let us know that it worked or not, so we can suggest you other ways...

answered Jul 31 '18 at 23:06

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I downloaded pynput with pip3 now, then at the prompt it works, but in pycharm and spyder not yet – Nilson Rodrigues Aug 01 '18 at 00:02

score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Jan 30 '20 at 02:49

your pycharm interpreter is not configured . near the run button there is a dropdown menu with the name of the python file written on it . in that dropdown menu is an option 'edit configurations' click on that . select the current file and change the interpreter on the python interpreter dropdown . hope this helps .

score 0 · Answer 7 · edited Aug 29 '20 at 08:08

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python -m pip install pynput

I was facing issue with my pycharm IDE with the version of 3.8. But the above command can solve this issue.

edited Aug 29 '20 at 08:08

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answered Aug 29 '20 at 08:02

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score 0 · Answer 8 · edited Sep 06 '22 at 11:08

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Firstly, run the following command in the terminal:

pip install pynput

Then install the package through the PyCharm IDE:

In PyCharm, click File > Settings > Project: "projectname" > Python Interpreter > click the + > type "pynput" > click "Install Package"

edited Sep 06 '22 at 11:08

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answered Aug 30 '22 at 17:17

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score -1 · Answer 9 · answered Feb 03 '22 at 16:49

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Actually you are doing inside the python interpreter and not the one with the system command line. Thats where the bug arises .

Performing pip install pynput in windows command line works perfect. check this

answered Feb 03 '22 at 16:49

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If you try to run `pip install pynput` inside the interpreter, you get a syntax error, not `No module named 'pynput'`. – Jack Deeth Feb 07 '22 at 17:25

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