pyobjc-framework-AdServices
Wrappers for the framework AdServices on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are developing on macOS 11.1+ and need programmatic access to the AdServices framework from Python. The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and carries a permissive MIT license. The main gotcha is that you must consult Apple's documentation separately—this is a thin binding, not a high-level abstraction.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- macOS 11.1 or later required; Python 3.10+ required; PyObjC framework bindings are thin wrappers without embedded documentation—Apple's official AdServices documentation must be consulted for API details.
- Low friction installation with active maintenance.
- Released 3 days ago with recent commits, and depends only on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa, both core PyObjC packages.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions—suitable for most projects that can run on macOS.
last release 2026-08-11 (3 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 803 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 649,323 downloads/mo, #5,576 on PyPI
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pip install pyobjc-framework-adservices
import AdServices
# Access AdServices framework classes and methods
# Refer to Apple's AdServices documentation for available APIs- Whether AdServices framework is available on all macOS 11.1+ versions or only specific builds/configurations
- Performance characteristics and any known limitations when bridging between Python and Objective-C for ad-related operations
What it is and what it does
This package is a PyObjC bridge that exposes Apple's AdServices framework to Python code running on macOS 11.1 or later. It translates Objective-C class and method definitions into Python-callable interfaces, allowing developers to interact with system-level advertising functionality from Python scripts or applications.
The package is a thin wrapper—it does not include its own documentation. Instead, it relies on Apple's official AdServices framework documentation to explain what each API does, and PyObjC's general documentation to explain how Python-to-Objective-C translation works. Installation is straightforward and has low friction, depending only on the core PyObjC packages. It is actively maintained and supports modern Python versions including free-threading builds.
Use it for
- Build macOS applications that need to query or interact with system ad-related APIs from Python.
- Integrate ad-serving or ad-attribution functionality into Python-based macOS tools or daemons.
- Access AdServices framework data in Python scripts running on macOS for analytics or monitoring.
- Develop cross-framework macOS apps where Python handles business logic and AdServices provides system integration.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are developing on macOS 11.1+ and need programmatic access to the AdServices framework from Python.
The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and carries a permissive MIT license. The main gotcha is that you must consult Apple's documentation separately—this is a thin binding, not a high-level abstraction.
Install
pyobjc-framework-adservices on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction installation with active maintenance. Released 3 days ago with recent commits, and depends only on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa, both core PyObjC packages. Supports Python 3.10 through 3.15 including free-threading builds.
macOS 11.1 or later required; Python 3.10+ required; PyObjC framework bindings are thin wrappers without embedded documentation—Apple's official AdServices documentation must be consulted for API details.
License in practice
MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions—suitable for most projects that can run on macOS.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-adservices
import AdServices
# Access AdServices framework classes and methods
# Refer to Apple's AdServices documentation for available APIsVerify before relying
- Whether AdServices framework is available on all macOS 11.1+ versions or only specific builds/configurations
- Performance characteristics and any known limitations when bridging between Python and Objective-C for ad-related operations
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 2 packagespyobjc-corepyobjc-framework-Cocoa |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 3 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 649,323 / month, #5,576 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableEnvironment :: ConsoleEnvironment :: MacOS X :: CocoaIntended Audience :: DevelopersNatural Language :: EnglishOperating System :: MacOS :: MacOS XProgramming Language :: Objective CProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3 :: OnlyProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14Programming Language :: Python :: 3.15Programming Language :: Python :: Free Threading :: 3 - StableProgramming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: CPythonTopic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python ModulesTopic :: Software Development :: User Interfaces |
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