I use PyCharm to write code and I also have CI server configured to run PyLint on every PR. The problem is PyCharm and PyLint use different comments for warning suppression:
Is there a way to configure PyLint to understand PyCharm comments or to configure PyCharm to understand PyLint comments?
No. At least not currently that i am aware of. You could always write something, although i believe there is a simpler option.
I am looking for a way to make PyCharm understand the PyLint syntax, that is comments like # pylint: disable=unused-argument to supress specific linter warnings.
Rather than make "PyCharm understand the PyLint syntax" Why not integrate PyLint with PyCharm:
Within PyCharm:
Navigate to the preferences window
Select “External Tools”
Click the plus sign at the bottom of the dialog to add a new external task
In the dialog, populate the following fields:
Name: Pylint
Description: A Python source code analyzer which looks for programming errors, helps enforcing a coding standard and sniffs for some code smells.
Synchronize files after execution:
unchecked
Program: /path/to/pylint
Parameters: $FilePath$
Click OK
The option to check the current file with Pylint should now be available in Tools > External Tools > Pylint.
Then in disable the PyCharm specific warnings in PyCharm. Now you only need to use the PyLint warnings. I realise this isn't exactly what you wanted but i hope it helps. It works for me atleast. The nice thing about using only PyLint warnings is that sharing the code with people who use other editors is simpler.