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python requests 'module' object is not callable

Narkw Brahma

Narkw Brahma

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Python Requests 'module' object is not callable

If you are getting the error message "module 'requests' object is not callable" while using Python requests library, this means that you are trying to call a module as a function.

This error can occur due to several reasons, such as:

  • You are using an outdated version of the requests module.
  • You have named your Python file or function the same name as the requests module.
  • You are importing the requests module incorrectly.

Solution 1: Update the requests module

The first solution is to update the requests module. You can do this by opening your terminal or command prompt and typing:

pip install --upgrade requests

This will update your requests module to the latest version.

Solution 2: Check your file or function name

If you have named your Python file or function the same name as the requests module, then you will get the "module 'requests' object is not callable" error. To fix this, simply change the name of your file or function to something else.

Solution 3: Correctly import the requests module

If you are importing the requests module incorrectly, then you will get this error. To correctly import the requests module, use:

import requests

Or if you only need a specific function from the requests module:

from requests import get

Make sure that you are not calling the requests module as a function:

requests() # This will give an error

Instead, call the appropriate function from the requests module:

response = requests.get(url) # This is correct

If you have tried all the solutions above and are still getting the "module 'requests' object is not callable" error, then try restarting your Python interpreter or IDE.

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