What's the purpose of this extension?

[tombohub]

I am confused, VScode pylint linting is already working without this extension:

so what exactly is this extension doing compared to already builtin pylint linting?

[karthiknadig]

This extension will replace the pylint support in python extension. This extension offers code actions for cases that can be fix by minor adjustment to code. It also makes it easier to contribute new fixes, and ships with pylint in the box so you don't have to install pylint in every environment.

You also get enhances problem description, with links to explanations:

[tombohub]

thank you, so do I need to disable builtin pylint linting before I use this extension?

[karthiknadig]

You don't necessarily have to, but you will see two entries for the same error if you don't disable the python extension linting.

[ewerybody]

I'd add:

• If you don't need pylint installed in your project this extension will come with everything that's needed already!
• redundant options on the Python-extension will eventually be removed