pyobjc-framework-CoreMotion
Wrappers for the framework CoreMotion on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need native access to motion sensors. The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and carries a permissive license. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity and Python version constraints, but pre-built wheels minimize setup complexity. 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 and a compatible macOS version (10.9+ for most wheels, 10.13+ for Python 3.12+, 10.15+ for Python 3.14+).
- Medium install friction: platform-specific wheels for macOS only (Python 3.10–3.15, including free-threading variants).
- Requires pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license is permissive; no restrictions on commercial or proprietary use, modification, or redistribution provided the license and copyright notice are retained.
last release 2026-08-11 (3 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 803 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 655,736 downloads/mo, #5,509 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
pip install pyobjc-framework-coremotion
from CoreMotion import CMMotionManager
manager = CMMotionManager()- Specific CoreMotion capabilities exposed (e.g., which motion sensors, data types, or APIs are wrapped).
- Whether the wrapper covers the full CoreMotion API surface or a subset.
- Real-world performance or latency characteristics for sensor data collection.
What it is and what it does
This package wraps Apple's CoreMotion framework for use in Python, allowing developers to access motion and activity sensor data on macOS. It is part of the PyObjC project, which provides a bridge between Python and Objective-C frameworks on Apple platforms. The wrapper does not include its own documentation; users must consult Apple's CoreMotion documentation alongside PyObjC's general translation guides to understand how to use the framework from Python.
The package depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa and is available only as pre-built wheels for macOS. It supports Python 3.10 through 3.15, including free-threading builds for Python 3.13+. Installation is straightforward on supported platforms, and the project is actively maintained with recent releases.
Use it for
- Build macOS applications that respond to device motion, such as gesture recognition or tilt-based controls.
- Collect accelerometer and gyroscope data from a Mac for research or fitness tracking applications.
- Detect user activity (walking, running, stationary) on macOS for context-aware application behavior.
- Develop accessibility tools that adapt to user motion or activity patterns on macOS.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need native access to motion sensors.
The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and carries a permissive license. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity and Python version constraints, but pre-built wheels minimize setup complexity. Not applicable on non-macOS systems.
Install
pyobjc-framework-coremotion on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction: platform-specific wheels for macOS only (Python 3.10–3.15, including free-threading variants). Requires pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa. Active maintenance with a recent release (3 days old) and steady repository activity.
macOS only; requires Python 3.10 or later and a compatible macOS version (10.9+ for most wheels, 10.13+ for Python 3.12+, 10.15+ for Python 3.14+).
License in practice
MIT license is permissive; no restrictions on commercial or proprietary use, modification, or redistribution provided the license and copyright notice are retained.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-coremotion
from CoreMotion import CMMotionManager
manager = CMMotionManager()Verify before relying
- Specific CoreMotion capabilities exposed (e.g., which motion sensors, data types, or APIs are wrapped).
- Whether the wrapper covers the full CoreMotion API surface or a subset.
- Real-world performance or latency characteristics for sensor data collection.
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 | 655,736 / month, #5,509 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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