The Importerror: cannot import name ‘get_terminal_size’ from ‘click.termui’ indicates that there is an incompatibility of typer module.
In particular, Typer module internally invokes the click module.
However, some of click 8.1.0 version functionality is deprecated or removed.
As a result, when using the Older version of Typer and the latest version of Click, an error will be raised.
Possible causes of cannot import name ‘get_terminal_size’ from ‘click.termui’
Besides what was mentioned above, there are other possible causes why we encounter this error Importerror: cannot import name ‘get_terminal_size’ from ‘click.termui’.
It includes the following:
- get_terminal_size was introduced in Click version 8.0, so if you’re using an older version of Click, you won’t have access to this function.
- It’s possible that you’ve misspelled the module name or are using a different module that doesn’t contain the get_terminal_size function.
- Conflicting module names
- get_terminal_size requires Python 3.3 or later, so if you’re using an older version of Python, this function will not be available.
- It’s possible that there is an issue with your Click installation or your Python environment in general.
Now let’s proceed to the solution of this error.
Importerror: cannot import name ‘get_terminal_size’ from ‘click.termui’ -Solutions
There are several ways to fix the “ImportError: cannot import name ‘get_terminal_size’ from ‘click.termui‘” error message.
Here are some options:
- Upgrade the Typer module
- Downgrade the Click module
Update Typer Module
In this case, we will use Python package manager ( Pip, conda , easy_intsall ) to upgrade this Typer Module.
Since pip is the most popular package manager, we will use it to install or upgrade the module.
Here is the command you can use.
pip install typerThis will install the latest version for typer.
However, if you want the specific version of typer module, the following command is you can use.
pip install typer==0.6.1Here we can alter the version of Typer to our requirements.
Although the majority will go with pip package manager in case you want to opt for conda. Here is the command for the same.
conda install -c conda-forge typerSince once you upgrade this, It will not call get_terminal_size which is the root cause of this error. This is the fix.
Downgrading Python Version
If upgrading the Click library does not solve the problem, it may be necessary to downgrade the Python version. This is because newer versions of Python may not be compatible with older versions of Click library. To downgrade the Python version, follow these steps:
- Uninstall the current version of Python by running the following command:
pip uninstall python
- Install the desired version of Python by downloading it from the official Python website.
Upgrading Click Library
One reason for this error message is that the version of Click library being used is not compatible with the version of Python being used.
Upgrading the Click library to a more recent version may solve the problem.
To upgrade the Click library, run the following command in the terminal:
pip install --upgrade clickAnyway here are the fixed errors that can help you in case you encounter these issues.
- importerror html5lib not found please install it
- Importerror: cannot import name ‘joblib’ from ‘sklearn.externals’
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Python ImportError and what causes it?
ImportError is raised when an import fails for any reason. The most specific subtype is ModuleNotFoundError (no such module). Plain ImportError typically means the module exists but a name inside it can’t be imported, e.g. ‘cannot import name X from Y’ (X was renamed, removed, or moved between versions of Y). Common with library version mismatches.
How do I fix ‘cannot import name X from Y’?
Three steps: (1) Check the library version: pip show Y. (2) Check the changelog of Y, X may have been renamed or removed in a recent release. (3) Either pin to an older Y version (pip install Y==1.x.y) or update your code to the new import path. Common 2025-2026 examples: Werkzeug url_decode removed, Pillow ANTIALIAS renamed to LANCZOS.
Why does the import work in REPL but fail in script?
Two reasons. (1) Different Python interpreter: REPL uses one Python, your script uses another. Run python –version both times. (2) Different working directory: REPL is started where you have access to local modules, script is run from a different cwd. Add the project path to sys.path or use python -m to run as a module.
How do I avoid circular import errors?
Circular imports happen when module A imports B and B imports A at the top level. Three fixes: (1) Move one import inside the function that uses it (lazy import). (2) Restructure code so A and B both import from a third module C. (3) Use TYPE_CHECKING for type-hint-only imports: if TYPE_CHECKING: from a import X.
Where can I find more ImportError fixes?
Browse the ImportError reference hub for 67+ specific fixes (Flask, Werkzeug, Django, ML library versions). For missing-module cases see ModuleNotFoundError. For Python setup help see Python Tutorial hub.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the “ImportError: cannot import name ‘get_terminal_size’ from ‘click.termui‘” error message can be frustrating, but it can be fixed. By understanding what the error message means and trying the various solutions provided in this article, developers can quickly get back to coding without any further issues.
I thank that’s all for this error. I hope this article has helped you fix it.
Until next time! 😊
Glay Eliver
Programmer & Technical Writer at PIES IT Solution
Glay Eliver is a programmer and writer at PIES IT Solution, author of over 600 tutorials at itsourcecode.com. Specializes in JavaScript tutorials, Microsoft Office how-tos (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Python error debugging covering ImportError, TypeError, AttributeError, ModuleNotFoundError, and JavaScript ReferenceError. Authored several of the site’s highest-traffic Excel and MS Office reference articles.
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