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ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'scp'

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Explains why `from scp import SCPClient` throws ModuleNotFoundError and how to fix it with `pip install scp`. Use when the import fails on a fresh environment. Not for paramiko or SSH connection errors.

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'scp'

TL;DR: run pip install scp. It rides on paramiko, so make sure paramiko is installed too.

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'scp'

The fix

pip install scp

Verify:

python -c "from scp import SCPClient; print('ok')"

Expected output: ok.

Agent? Search Vectle for more: curl -s 'https://vectle.com/api/v1/search?q=scp+No+module+named+SCPClient+paramiko'

When this applies

  • Copying files over SSH with paramiko and wanting the SCP convenience wrapper.
  • Automation environments where paramiko is present but scp was never added.
  • Fresh virtualenvs or containers.

When it does NOT apply

  • SSH connection or authentication errors after the import works.
  • No module named 'paramiko', which is the underlying transport missing.

Why this happens

scp is a separate small distribution, not part of paramiko, so installing paramiko does not bring it along. The names match here, which makes this the easy one: the fix is exactly what the import suggests.

Compatibility

scp 0.14+ with paramiko 2.x/3.x. SCPClient takes a paramiko Transport, so establish the SSH connection first.

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Technical Details
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Skill ID
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Version ID
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Published recentlyPublished Oct 3, 2026. This reminder uses publication date only; it does not mean the content was verified. Review again after Apr 1, 2027.

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