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Resolving os.getenv Issues: Why Your New Environment Variables Aren't Appearing in Jupyter Notebook

Discover why new environment variables aren't accessible in Jupyter Notebook and learn how to resolve the issue effectively. --- This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/67922076/ asked by the user 'az84' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/16187452/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/67922412/ provided by the user 'grey_ranger' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/5037133/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions. Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: Python - os.getenv works in command prompt, but not in jupyter notebook? (Windows) Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l... The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license. If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com. --- Understanding the Problem with os.getenv in Jupyter Notebook If you've recently added a new system environment variable in Windows 10 and find that it works perfectly in the command prompt, but not in Jupyter Notebook, you're not alone. Many users encounter this issue when switching between environments, leading to confusion regarding the visibility of newly created environment variables. So, what could be the underlying reason for this inconsistency? Let’s explore it in depth. The Environment Variable Visibility Issue When using Python in different interfaces, such as the command prompt versus Jupyter Notebook, the way environment variables are loaded can differ. Here’s a clear breakdown of the most common scenario that leads to this problem: Long-Term Kernel Running: You might have a Jupyter kernel (the compute engine for Jupyter notebooks) running continuously in the background. Loading Environment Variables: When Jupyter starts, it pulls the current environment variables. If you start Jupyter before making changes to these variables, it won’t recognize the newly added ones. Command Prompt Access: If you check the new variable through a command prompt after adding it, you’ll see it is properly set, as the command prompt picks up the latest environment settings. Jupyter Notebook Behavior: However, if you then open Jupyter Notebook, it will still refer to the old set of variables it was launched with, leading to the new variable being unrecognized or returning None when queried. Solution: Steps to Make New Environment Variables Visible in Jupyter Notebook To ensure your new environment variables can be accessed in Jupyter Notebook, follow these simple steps: Step 1: Restart Your Jupyter Kernel The easiest way to ensure that Jupyter recognizes the new variables is to restart the kernel: In Jupyter Notebook, go to the menu bar. Click on Kernel, then select Restart. This forces Jupyter to reload the environment variables. Step 2: Check Environment Variables in Jupyter After restarting the kernel, check to see if the variable is now recognized: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Step 3: Verify Kernel Startup If the problem persists, verify if you have multiple kernels installed. Sometimes, different kernels can be associated with different Python environments, which might not have access to system-wide environment variables. Step 4: Launch Jupyter Notebooks from Anaconda Prompt Always consider launching Jupyter Notebook from the Anaconda Prompt, as it loads environment variables that are specific to your Anaconda environment: Open the Anaconda Prompt. Navigate to your desired directory. Type jupyter notebook and press enter. This ensures that your kernel has the latest variables loaded. Conclusion In summary, the issue of your new environment variables not appearing in Jupyter Notebook usually stems from the fact that the Jupyter kernel maintains a static set of environment variables after its initial load. A simple restart of the kernel can help your new variables appear. If you continue to experience issues, ensure you are launching Jupyter from the appropriate environment. By following these straightforward steps, you can streamline your workflow and enhance your Python programming experience in Jupyter Notebook.