How to Fix "PyCharm Inspections Not Working"

If PyCharm’s code inspections aren’t working or aren’t showing warnings and suggestions as expected, there are a few potential causes and solutions.

First, check if the inspections are enabled.

Go to File > Settings > Editor > Inspections and make sure that the necessary inspections are turned on.

You can enable or disable specific inspections based on your needs.

If the inspections are enabled but not working, try restarting PyCharm.

Sometimes, a simple restart can fix minor glitches.

Next, ensure that the correct Python interpreter is selected for your project.

If PyCharm is using an incorrect or outdated interpreter, it might not analyze the code correctly.

Go to File > Settings > Project: <your project name> > Python Interpreter to check or select the correct interpreter.

If the issue persists, invalidate the cache and restart PyCharm.

Go to File > Invalidate Caches / Restart and choose Invalidate and Restart.

This clears any temporary files that might be causing the issue.

If the inspections are still not working, check for plugin conflicts.

Go to File > Settings > Plugins and disable any unnecessary or conflicting plugins that might interfere with inspections.

Also, ensure that your PyCharm installation is up to date.

JetBrains frequently releases bug fixes, so go to Help > Check for Updates to make sure you’re using the latest version.

Lastly, if none of the above steps help, consider reinstalling PyCharm.

Uninstall the IDE, clear any leftover configuration files, and then reinstall the latest version from the official website.

This can resolve any deep-rooted issues with inspections.