{"categories":[{"label":"Python Modules","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-libraries-python-modules/9"},{"label":"User Interfaces","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-user-interfaces"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Provides Python bindings to the macOS LaunchServices framework, enabling programmatic control over application launching, file type associations, and system service discovery on macOS.","skillfed_tags":["macos-native","objc-bridge"],"use_cases":["Query which applications can open a given file type or URL scheme on macOS.","Launch applications programmatically from Python with full LaunchServices integration.","Discover available system services and their capabilities without shelling out to command-line tools.","Build macOS-native automation or system administration tools that need deep framework access."],"what_it_does":"pyobjc-framework-launchservices is a wrapper around Apple's LaunchServices framework, part of the larger PyObjC project that bridges Python and Objective-C on macOS. It allows Python code to interact with system-level services for launching applications, querying file type associations, and discovering available services\u2014functionality normally accessible only through Objective-C or command-line tools.\n\nThe package depends on pyobjc-core (the bridge itself) and pyobjc-framework-CoreServices (a related framework wrapper). It is actively maintained, supports Python 3.10 through 3.15, and carries no known security vulnerabilities. Installation is straightforward via pip, and the MIT license imposes no restrictions on use.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need programmatic access to LaunchServices. The package is actively maintained, has no security issues, installs cleanly, and carries a permissive license. It is only useful on macOS; do not install on other platforms."},"id":"pyobjc-framework-launchservices","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/pyobjc-framework-launchservices","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/pyobjc-framework-launchservices.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/pyobjc-framework-launchservices/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-08-11","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"pyobjc-framework-LaunchServices","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Wrappers for the framework LaunchServices on macOS"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":658976,"position":5466,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"12.2.2"}