pyobjc-framework-CoreWLAN
Wrappers for the framework CoreWLAN on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are developing on or for macOS and need Wi-Fi framework access from Python. The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, uses a permissive MIT license, and integrates with the PyObjC ecosystem. The main constraint is platform specificity—it only works on macOS—and the requirement to consult Apple's documentation alongside PyObjC's guides. For macOS-specific Wi-Fi tasks, it is the standard choice.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 macOS system with CoreWLAN framework available.
- Medium install friction: platform-specific wheels for macOS only (Python 3.10–3.15), with compiled dependencies on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa.
- Active maintenance—released 3 days ago with last commit 2026-08-14—and stable status since 2014.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license is permissive; you may use, modify, and distribute this package freely with minimal restrictions.
last release 2026-08-11 (3 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 803 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 661,231 downloads/mo, #5,452 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
pip install pyobjc-framework-corewlan
import CoreWLAN
# Access CoreWLAN framework through pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa bindings- Whether CoreWLAN access requires elevated permissions or user approval on modern macOS versions.
- Specific macOS version requirements beyond the Python version constraint.
- Whether the package works on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/etc.) Macs or Intel-only.
- Concrete usage patterns and API entry points available through the CoreWLAN bindings.
What it is and what it does
This package wraps Apple's CoreWLAN framework, exposing macOS Wi-Fi capabilities to Python code through the PyObjC bridge. It is part of the PyObjC project and allows developers to interact with wireless networks on macOS. The package is a thin binding layer; it does not include its own documentation, so you rely on Apple's CoreWLAN documentation and PyObjC's general translation guides to understand how to use each API.
The package depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa, which handle the Objective-C bridge. It is actively maintained, supports Python 3.10 through 3.15 (including free-threading variants), and is macOS-only—installation will fail on Linux or Windows. It is suitable for macOS system utilities, network diagnostics, or any tool that needs to interact with Wi-Fi from Python.
Use it for
- Build a macOS system utility that queries available Wi-Fi networks and their properties.
- Create a network diagnostics tool that inspects the current Wi-Fi connection state.
- Develop a macOS app that monitors Wi-Fi state changes and responds to network events.
- Write a configuration tool that programmatically manages Wi-Fi settings on macOS.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are developing on or for macOS and need Wi-Fi framework access from Python.
The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, uses a permissive MIT license, and integrates with the PyObjC ecosystem. The main constraint is platform specificity—it only works on macOS—and the requirement to consult Apple's documentation alongside PyObjC's guides. For macOS-specific Wi-Fi tasks, it is the standard choice.
Install
pyobjc-framework-corewlan on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction: platform-specific wheels for macOS only (Python 3.10–3.15), with compiled dependencies on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa. Active maintenance—released 3 days ago with last commit 2026-08-14—and stable status since 2014.
macOS only; requires Python 3.10 or later and a macOS system with CoreWLAN framework available.
License in practice
MIT license is permissive; you may use, modify, and distribute this package freely with minimal restrictions.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-corewlan
import CoreWLAN
# Access CoreWLAN framework through pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa bindingsVerify before relying
- Whether CoreWLAN access requires elevated permissions or user approval on modern macOS versions.
- Specific macOS version requirements beyond the Python version constraint.
- Whether the package works on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/etc.) Macs or Intel-only.
- Concrete usage patterns and API entry points available through the CoreWLAN bindings.
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 | 661,231 / month, #5,452 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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