pyobjc-framework-CoreBluetooth
Wrappers for the framework CoreBluetooth on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need Bluetooth functionality from Python. The active maintenance, broad Python version support, permissive license, and zero known vulnerabilities make it a safe choice. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity and compiled dependencies, but this is unavoidable for framework bindings. Not applicable outside macOS.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- macOS only; requires Python 3.10 or later; requires pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa as runtime dependencies.
- Medium install friction due to platform-specific wheels and compiled dependencies.
- Active maintenance with a release 3 days old and recent commits, supporting Python 3.10 through 3.15 including free-threading variants.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, making this suitable for most projects.
last release 2026-08-11 (3 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 803 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 854,808 downloads/mo, #4,892 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
pip install pyobjc-framework-corebluetooth
import CoreBluetooth
# Use CoreBluetooth APIs through PyObjC bindings- Whether CoreBluetooth bindings support specific Bluetooth profiles or peripheral types beyond basic discovery and connection.
- Performance characteristics when handling multiple simultaneous device connections.
- Whether the package includes example code or reference implementations for common Bluetooth use cases.
What it is and what it does
This package wraps Apple's CoreBluetooth framework for use from Python, allowing developers to write Bluetooth applications on macOS without leaving Python. It sits on top of PyObjC, which handles the translation between Python and Objective-C, and requires both pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa as runtime dependencies.
The package provides direct access to CoreBluetooth's APIs for discovering Bluetooth devices, establishing connections, reading and writing characteristics, and handling peripheral events. Since it is a thin wrapper rather than a high-level abstraction, developers must understand both the CoreBluetooth framework itself and PyObjC's conventions for working with Objective-C objects. The package is actively maintained, supports modern Python versions including free-threading builds, and carries no known security vulnerabilities.
Use it for
- Build macOS desktop applications that discover and connect to Bluetooth peripherals like fitness trackers or smart home devices.
- Write command-line tools on macOS to scan for Bluetooth devices and read their advertised services.
- Develop cross-platform Python applications that need Bluetooth support on macOS alongside other platforms.
- Create test harnesses or automation scripts that interact with Bluetooth hardware on macOS.
- Prototype Bluetooth-based features in Python before porting to native macOS applications.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need Bluetooth functionality from Python.
The active maintenance, broad Python version support, permissive license, and zero known vulnerabilities make it a safe choice. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity and compiled dependencies, but this is unavoidable for framework bindings. Not applicable outside macOS.
Install
pyobjc-framework-corebluetooth on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction due to platform-specific wheels and compiled dependencies. Active maintenance with a release 3 days old and recent commits, supporting Python 3.10 through 3.15 including free-threading variants.
macOS only; requires Python 3.10 or later; requires pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa as runtime dependencies.
License in practice
MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, making this suitable for most projects.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-corebluetooth
import CoreBluetooth
# Use CoreBluetooth APIs through PyObjC bindingsVerify before relying
- Whether CoreBluetooth bindings support specific Bluetooth profiles or peripheral types beyond basic discovery and connection.
- Performance characteristics when handling multiple simultaneous device connections.
- Whether the package includes example code or reference implementations for common Bluetooth use cases.
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10 |
| Install friction | Medium. Platform-specific wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 2 packagespyobjc-corepyobjc-framework-Cocoa |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 3 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 854,808 / month, #4,892 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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