It looks like the issue of not seeing a method’s docstring in VS Code when using the

@flow

decorator is not widely documented or reported specifically in the available Prefect resources. This can often happen due to the way decorators work, as they can alter the function metadata. Here are a few steps you might consider to address this: 1. Check VS Code Extensions: Ensure that your Python extension in VS Code is up to date, as the functionality of hover information can depend on such tools. 2. Use

functools.wraps

: If you’re defining custom decorators, using

functools.wraps

can be helpful in preserving the original function’s metadata, including the docstring. However, Prefect's

@flow

decorator is a built-in feature, so this won’t directly apply unless you're customizing it. 3. Check for Updates: Make sure both Prefect and its VS Code extension are updated, as issues like these can sometimes be resolved in updates. 4. Direct Inquiry with Prefect Community: Since documentation and GitHub issues didn’t reveal a related issue, reaching out directly to the Prefect community, forums, or their support might provide more insight or a workaround. Unfortunately, the documentation doesn't delve into this specific VS Code behavior with the

@flow

decorator. You may have to rely on community support to see if others have encountered and solved this issue. If you'd like, I can guide you on how to reach out to the Prefect community or suggest further steps.

It seems there was a misunderstanding with the tool setup, preventing me from directly accessing the latest Prefect version or conducting documentation searches. However, I can still provide some guidance that could help address your issue with docstrings not appearing in VS Code when using decorators like

@flow

. This behavior may occur because decorators can sometimes mask the underlying function attributes, such as docstrings, in tools like linters and IDEs. Here are a few potential solutions or workarounds: 1. Check Prefect Version: First, confirm which version of Prefect you're using. Prefect 2.x and 3.x may have different behaviors or updates that could address known issues. You might want to check the release notes or known issues on Prefect's GitHub. 2. Use the

inspect

Module: If you still want to access the docstring, consider using Python's

inspect

module to get docstrings manually. For instance:

python
   import inspect
   print(inspect.getdoc(your_flow_function))

3. Alternative Decorator Usage: Try structuring your code to minimize conflicts with decorators and docstring retrieval. Sometimes, changing how decorators are applied or how functions are structured can help. 4. VS Code Extensions: Some extensions might help manage this behavior better. Check if there's a specific extension that might improve Python or decorator handling. For a definitive solution, keeping an eye on Prefect's issue tracker or updates could highlight a known problem or an incoming fix. If you have access to the release notes of new Prefect versions, they may also contain relevant information on such IDE integration issues.