ModuleNotFoundError for spyder-kernels module installed via pip

Question

I am attempting to use conda to install spyder-kernels and instantiate a kernel on a remote server as per the instructions here: https://docs.spyder-ide.org/ipythonconsole.h

Answer 1

Given your comment:

"However, I know that earlier today this command worked fine."

You may have a conda virtual environment set up which has become deactivated. Try this to see all your available conda environments:

conda env list

If there are any, you can do:

conda list -n whicheverenvyouchoose

to see if a given one has spyder_kernels installed.

If and when you find it, simply do:

conda activate whicheverenvyouchoose

If you somehow don't have any, first, create a conda virtual environment for your work with the following:

conda create -n whateveryoudcalltheenv python=x.y anaconda

where x.y is your preferred version of python.

then do:

.  activate whateveryoudcalltheenv

Now, go ahead and install your packages via:

conda install -n whateveryoudcalltheenv stuff

At that point, you should be good to go.

When you're done with working in that environment, just:

source deactivate

No need to name it.