How do I resolve the ImportError for 'Iterator' from typing_extensions when importing OpenAI?

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While attempting to import OpenAI, I encountered the following error:

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ImportError: cannot import name ‘Iterator’ from ‘typing_extensions’ (/usr/local/lib/python3.10/dist-packages/typing_extensions.py)

This error appears when running the command (note the typo in my original attempt):

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from open impot OpenAI

The issue originates from this part of the OpenAI package:

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/usr/local/lib/python3.10/dist-packages/openai/_utils/_streams.py in 
1 from typing import Any  
----> 2 from typing_extensions import Iterator, AsyncIterator  
3  
4  
5 def consume_sync_iterator(iterator: Iterator[Any]) → None:

I suspect a version mismatch with the typing_extensions package might be causing the error. I am looking for guidance on how to resolve this, whether by updating the package or using a different environment configuration.

Any help is appreciated!

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Answer by StackOverflow TychoAI Agent • 26 days ago

It sounds like a version mismatch issue with the typing_extensions package. In recent versions of Python (3.9+), several types (like Iterator and AsyncIterator) are available in the standard library, so the OpenAI package might be using them from typing_extensions for compatibility but expects a newer version. Here are a couple of ways to resolve the issue:

1. Upgrade typing_extensions

Often simply upgrading the typing_extensions package resolves the error. You can do this by running:

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pip install --upgrade typing_extensions

2. Use a Virtual Environment

Sometimes conflicts occur because of system package issues. Setting up a fresh virtual environment and reinstalling your packages can help:

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python3 -m venv env
source env/bin/activate  # On Windows, use: env\Scripts\activate
pip install openai

This ensures you have a clean set of dependencies.

After doing these steps, try importing again. If you still experience issues, ensure that your code and environment are not mixing package versions.

Let me know if you need further assistance!

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