pyobjc-framework-CoreMediaIO
Wrappers for the framework CoreMediaIO on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need direct access to CoreMediaIO for media device control. The package is actively maintained, carries no known vulnerabilities, and uses a permissive license. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity and compiled dependencies, but this is unavoidable for framework bindings. Not applicable on non-macOS systems.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- macOS only; requires Python 3.10 or later; requires a compatible macOS version (10.9 minimum, 10.15 for Python 3.14+).
- Medium install friction: platform-specific wheels for macOS only (versions 10.9 to 10.15 depending on Python version), requires pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa.
- Actively maintained with a release 3 days old and recent commits.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, making it 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) · 656,762 downloads/mo, #5,486 on PyPI
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pip install pyobjc-framework-coremediaio
import CoreMediaIO
# Access CoreMediaIO framework objects and methods via PyObjC bindings- Specific CoreMediaIO API coverage and completeness compared to native framework
- Performance characteristics for real-time media I/O operations
- Known limitations or gaps in the wrapper implementation
What it is and what it does
This package wraps Apple's CoreMediaIO framework for use in Python, allowing developers to interact with macOS media input and output devices programmatically. It is built on PyObjC, which translates between Python and Objective-C, and depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa to function.
The wrapper does not include its own documentation; users must consult Apple's CoreMediaIO documentation alongside PyObjC's general translation guides. It is intended for developers building macOS applications that need direct control over audio and video capture devices or media I/O routing.
Use it for
- Build macOS applications that enumerate and control audio/video input devices programmatically.
- Create custom media capture pipelines that interact directly with CoreMediaIO device abstractions.
- Develop macOS system utilities that manage media device routing or configuration.
- Integrate CoreMediaIO functionality into Python-based audio/video processing workflows on macOS.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need direct access to CoreMediaIO for media device control.
The package is actively maintained, carries no known vulnerabilities, and uses a permissive license. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity and compiled dependencies, but this is unavoidable for framework bindings. Not applicable on non-macOS systems.
Install
pyobjc-framework-coremediaio on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction: platform-specific wheels for macOS only (versions 10.9 to 10.15 depending on Python version), requires pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa. Actively maintained with a release 3 days old and recent commits.
macOS only; requires Python 3.10 or later; requires a compatible macOS version (10.9 minimum, 10.15 for Python 3.14+).
License in practice
MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for most projects.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-coremediaio
import CoreMediaIO
# Access CoreMediaIO framework objects and methods via PyObjC bindingsVerify before relying
- Specific CoreMediaIO API coverage and completeness compared to native framework
- Performance characteristics for real-time media I/O operations
- Known limitations or gaps in the wrapper implementation
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 | 656,762 / month, #5,486 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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