Basedpyright: Python Type Checker (pyright Fork)

116 · Python Developer Tooling Handbook – pydevtools.com · July 10, 2026, 12:14 a.m.
Summary
Basedpyright is an open-source static type checker for Python, derived from Microsoft's pyright, offering additional diagnostic rules and features while remaining independent of Node.js and Microsoft's licensing restrictions. It allows integrations with various VS Code forks, enhancing their functionality with inlay hints, semantic highlighting, and more.