python / python/mypy

unexpected "var-annotated" when using constrained TypeVar

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Description

Bug Report

I expect to not need to annotate the example below

To Reproduce

class C[T: (int, str)]:
    def __init__(self, x: T) -> None:
        self.x = x

Expected Behavior

no errors

Actual Behavior

$ ./venv/bin/mypy t.py
t.py:3: error: Need type annotation for "x"  [var-annotated]

Your Environment

  • Mypy version used: 1.17.1
  • Mypy command-line flags: n/a
  • Mypy configuration options from mypy.ini (and other config files): n/a
  • Python version used: 3.13.1

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Research direction

Reproduce the report with the provided t.py example and the mypy command using a constrained TypeVar. Trace how the assignment to self.x is inferred, then verify that the example completes without a var-annotated error.

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Tech stack
python
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devtools
Issue type
Bug
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3/5
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1-2 days
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