How to configure custom PYTHONPATH with VM and PyCharm?

Question

I am using IntelliJ with the Python plugin and the Remote Interpreter feature to communicate with my Vagrant VM. It sets up the remote interpreter correctly to use my VM's interpreter. But, I use a custom PYTHONPATH in my VM, and I would like IntelliJ to recognize that path and include the modules in that path when developing.

How do I configure IntelliJ/PyCharm's remote interpreter to use a custom PYTHONPATH on the VM?

Answer 1

For PyCharm 5 (or 2016.1), you can:

1. select Preferences > Project Interpreter
2. to the right of interpreter selector there is a "..." button, click it
3. select "more..."
4. pop up a new "Project Interpreters" window
5. select the rightest button (named "show paths for the selected interpreter")
6. pop up a "Interpreter Paths" window
7. click the "+" buttom > select your desired PYTHONPATH directory (the folder which contains python modules) and click OK
8. Done! Enjoy it!

Answer 2

Instructions for editing your PYTHONPATH or fixing import resolution problems for code inspection are as follows:

1. Open Preferences (On a Mac the keyboard short cut is ⌘,).

2. Look for Project Structure in the sidebar on the left under Project: Your Project Name

3. Add or remove modules on the right sidebar

EDIT: I have updated this screen shot for PyCharm 4.5