pyobjc-framework-ImageCaptureCore
Wrappers for the framework ImageCaptureCore on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need programmatic access to image capture devices. The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and carries a permissive license. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity, but this is unavoidable for macOS framework bindings. Not applicable on non-macOS systems.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires macOS; Python 3.10 or later; pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa as runtime dependencies.
- Medium install friction due to platform-specific wheels (macOS only, multiple Python versions and architectures).
- Actively maintained with a release 3 days old; the package is part of the established PyObjC project with 803 repository stars.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; 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) · 657,572 downloads/mo, #5,476 on PyPI
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pip install pyobjc-framework-imagecapturecore
import ImageCaptureCore
# Access ImageCaptureCore framework classes and methods via PyObjC- Whether this package is actively used in production workflows or primarily for specialized macOS integrations.
- Specific image capture scenarios (scanners, cameras, USB devices) that this binding reliably supports.
What it is and what it does
This package is a PyObjC wrapper around Apple's ImageCaptureCore framework, a macOS system library for interacting with image capture devices such as cameras and scanners. It translates Objective-C APIs into Python, allowing developers to programmatically discover, configure, and control image capture hardware on macOS systems.
The package depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa to bridge Python and Objective-C. It is macOS-only and requires Python 3.10 or later. The wrapper itself provides no standalone documentation; users must consult Apple's ImageCaptureCore documentation and PyObjC's general translation guidelines to understand how to use the framework's classes and methods.
Use it for
- Automate image acquisition from connected scanners or cameras on macOS without manual UI interaction.
- Build macOS applications that enumerate and interact with imaging devices programmatically.
- Integrate image capture workflows into Python-based media processing pipelines on macOS.
- Access low-level ImageCaptureCore APIs for specialized hardware control not exposed by higher-level libraries.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need programmatic access to image capture devices.
The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and carries a permissive license. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity, but this is unavoidable for macOS framework bindings. Not applicable on non-macOS systems.
Install
pyobjc-framework-imagecapturecore on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction due to platform-specific wheels (macOS only, multiple Python versions and architectures). Actively maintained with a release 3 days old; the package is part of the established PyObjC project with 803 repository stars.
Requires macOS; Python 3.10 or later; pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa as runtime dependencies.
License in practice
MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; suitable for most projects.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-imagecapturecore
import ImageCaptureCore
# Access ImageCaptureCore framework classes and methods via PyObjCVerify before relying
- Whether this package is actively used in production workflows or primarily for specialized macOS integrations.
- Specific image capture scenarios (scanners, cameras, USB devices) that this binding reliably supports.
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 | 657,572 / month, #5,476 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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