pyobjc-framework-CompositorServices
Wrappers for the framework CompositorServices on macOS
What it is and what it does
This package provides Python bindings to Apple's CompositorServices framework on macOS, part of the PyObjC project. It wraps low-level Objective-C APIs for graphics composition and rendering, allowing Python developers to access macOS compositor functionality directly. The bindings are thin wrappers without embedded documentation; users must refer to Apple's official CompositorServices documentation and PyObjC's general translation guides to understand how to use the framework from Python.
The package is macOS-only and requires Python 3.10 or later. It depends on pyobjc-core, pyobjc-framework-Cocoa, and pyobjc-framework-Metal, which provide the foundational PyObjC infrastructure and related framework access. This is a specialized tool for developers building macOS applications that need direct access to composition and rendering primitives.
Use it for:
- Build macOS applications requiring direct access to low-level composition and rendering APIs
- Integrate Python code with native macOS graphics composition workflows
- Develop Metal-based rendering pipelines that interact with the compositor
- Create custom macOS UI frameworks that need compositor-level control
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Provides Python bindings to macOS's CompositorServices framework, enabling access to low-level composition and rendering APIs from Python on macOS systems.
Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need direct access to the CompositorServices framework from Python. The package is actively maintained, has low install friction, carries a permissive license, and has no known vulnerabilities. However, it is macOS-only and requires Python 3.10+, and you will need to consult Apple's documentation to use it effectively since the bindings themselves are undocumented.
Install
pyobjc-framework-compositorservices on PyPI
pip
pip install pyobjc-framework-compositorservicesuv
uv add pyobjc-framework-compositorservicespoetry
poetry add pyobjc-framework-compositorservicesInstalling pyobjc-framework-CompositorServices
Before you install
Low install friction with a pure-wheel distribution. Actively maintained as of 3 days ago with recent commits and no archived status. Depends on three PyObjC framework packages (pyobjc-core, pyobjc-framework-Cocoa, pyobjc-framework-Metal) which are standard PyObjC infrastructure.
License in practice
MIT license (permissive) means you can use, modify, and distribute this package with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for both open-source and proprietary projects.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-compositorservices
from CompositorServices import CompositorServices
# Access CompositorServices framework APIs
Requires macOS; will not install or function on Windows or Linux. Requires Python 3.10 or later.
Verify before relying
- Specific CompositorServices APIs available and their use cases beyond framework access
- Performance characteristics or typical use patterns for composition tasks
- Compatibility with specific macOS versions or Metal versions
Package facts
| License | MIT (permissive) |
| Python support | supports the current Python release (>=3.10) |
| Install friction | low — pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 3 — pyobjc-core, pyobjc-framework-Cocoa, pyobjc-framework-Metal |
| Maintenance | actively maintained — 3 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 482,895/month — #6,419 on PyPI (30-day window, as of 2026-08-14) |
| Known vulnerabilities | none known (OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14) |
Evidence: pyobjc_framework_compositorservices-12.2.2-py2.py3-none-any.whl
Keywords: PyObjC, CompositorServices
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