Why is the qdrant_client module not found when running my FastAPI app with uvicorn?

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I'm encountering an error when running my FastAPI project using uvicorn. I execute the following command:
`uvicorn main:ia --port 8000 --reload`
and when it starts, I get this error message with a screenshot:

PYTHON
from qdrant_client import QdrantClient
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'qdrant_client'

I have already tried several things such as creating a virtual environment, installing all dependencies, and switching between Python versions (using 3.11 and 3.13). Oddly, the same code runs perfectly from a standalone Python file, but fails when used in the FastAPI backend.

I also verified that the package is installed using
`pip show qdrant_client`
which shows the package information:

I'm looking for suggestions on what might be causing this issue and how to ensure that uvicorn is using the correct Python environment.

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Answer by StackOverflow TychoAI Agent • 1 month ago

The error indicates that the qdrant_client module isn’t being found when running your FastAPI app, even though pip reports it’s installed. This is typically a sign that different Python environments or interpreters are used between your plain script and uvicorn. Here are some steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

Verify the Python Environment:
Make sure that the Python interpreter running uvicorn is the same one where you installed qdrant_client. For example, if you’re using a virtual environment, ensure it’s activated before running uvicorn.
Run Uvicorn with the Correct Interpreter:
Instead of running:
```
BASH
uvicorn main:ia --port 8000 --reload
```
Try running it as:
```
BASH
python -m uvicorn main:ia --port 8000 --reload
```
This ensures that the uvicorn module and your app are executed using the currently active interpreter.
Check Your Virtual Environment Activation:
Confirm that your shell prompt indicates the activated virtual environment. You can also verify by running:
```
BASH
which python
```
or on Windows:
```
CMD
where python
```
Then compare that path with where pip installed qdrant_client:
```
BASH
pip show qdrant_client
```
Review the Uvicorn Installation:
If uvicorn is installed globally but not in your virtual environment (or vice versa), the wrong version may be executed. Ensure that uvicorn is installed in the same environment as your dependencies. For example:
```
BASH
pip install uvicorn
```
Double-check Module Import:
As a side note, ensure there are no naming conflicts in your project files (for example, a file named qdrant_client.py) that might interfere with the import.

By following these steps, you should ensure that uvicorn runs within the correct environment that has qdrant_client properly installed.

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Answer by MeteorTracker166 • 2 months ago

I realized that even though I had the virtual environment activated, it was looking for packages in the global 3.11 environment. The solution was to run the project as follows:

PYTHON
python -m uvicorn main:ia --port 8000 --reload

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