python flake8 linting on file save VSC copy into .vscode/settings.json pip install flake8

settings.json

{
    "python.linting.pylintEnabled": false,
    "python.linting.flake8Enabled": true,
    "python.linting.flake8Args": ["--ignore=E24,W504", "--verbose"],
    "python.linting.enabled": true,
    "python.lintOnSave": true
}

To run the linting before commit and before it is run in your github action, add this config to your VSCode settings file:

In the root directory (top level folder) of your repository this into your VScode settings file (.vscode/settings.json)

You will need to install flake8 (one of?);

$pip install flake8
$conda install flake8
$pipenv install flake8

Everytime you save a python file linting will be checked (see 'PROBLEMS' tab in the terminal window), clear these issue before commiting / pushing your files - no more flake8 errors in your github actions!

Further reading: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/python/linting