pyobjc-framework-FSKit
Wrappers for the framework FSKit on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need direct access to FSKit APIs from Python. The package is actively maintained, permissively licensed, and has no known vulnerabilities. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity, but that is inherent to the framework's nature. 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; depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa.
- Medium install friction due to platform-specific wheels (macOS only, multiple Python versions supported).
- Active maintenance with recent releases; last commit 2026-08-14 and version released 2026-08-11 indicate current upkeep.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license is permissive; you can use this package in commercial and open-source projects 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) · 523,439 downloads/mo, #6,196 on PyPI
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pip install pyobjc-framework-fskit
from FSKit import FSKit
# Access FSKit framework classes and methods through PyObjC bindings- Specific FSKit APIs exposed and their stability across macOS versions
- Performance characteristics compared to direct Objective-C or Swift implementations
- Whether documentation covers FSKit-specific usage or only generic PyObjC translation patterns
What it is and what it does
This package wraps Apple's FSKit framework for use in Python via PyObjC, allowing developers to interact with macOS filesystem APIs from Python code. FSKit is a low-level framework for filesystem operations on macOS; this wrapper translates its Objective-C interface into Python bindings.
The package is part of the PyObjC project and does not include its own documentation—users must consult Apple's FSKit documentation alongside PyObjC's translation guides to understand how to use the framework. It depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa, and is actively maintained with support for Python 3.10 through 3.15.
Use it for
- Build macOS-specific file system monitoring or management tools that need low-level filesystem access.
- Integrate FSKit functionality into Python applications running on macOS that require native framework capabilities.
- Develop system utilities or daemons on macOS that interact with filesystem events or metadata.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need direct access to FSKit APIs from Python.
The package is actively maintained, permissively licensed, and has no known vulnerabilities. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity, but that is inherent to the framework's nature. Not applicable on non-macOS systems.
Install
pyobjc-framework-fskit on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction due to platform-specific wheels (macOS only, multiple Python versions supported). Active maintenance with recent releases; last commit 2026-08-14 and version released 2026-08-11 indicate current upkeep.
macOS only; requires Python 3.10 or later; depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa.
License in practice
MIT license is permissive; you can use this package in commercial and open-source projects with minimal restrictions.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-fskit
from FSKit import FSKit
# Access FSKit framework classes and methods through PyObjC bindingsVerify before relying
- Specific FSKit APIs exposed and their stability across macOS versions
- Performance characteristics compared to direct Objective-C or Swift implementations
- Whether documentation covers FSKit-specific usage or only generic PyObjC translation patterns
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 | 523,439 / month, #6,196 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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