pyobjc-framework-Intents
Wrappers for the framework Intents on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need to interact with the Intents framework from Python. The package is actively maintained, permissively licensed, and has no known vulnerabilities. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity and compilation requirements, but pre-built wheels are available for current Python versions. Not applicable for non-macOS development.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- macOS only; requires Python 3.10 or later; requires Xcode command-line tools or full Xcode installation for compilation.
- Medium install friction due to platform-specific wheels (macOS only, multiple Python versions).
- Active maintenance with recent releases (3 days old); depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa.
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) · 656,641 downloads/mo, #5,487 on PyPI
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pip install pyobjc-framework-intents
import Intents
# Access Intents framework classes and methods- Whether this package requires additional system frameworks or libraries beyond Xcode tools to function.
- Specific Intents framework features exposed and their stability across macOS versions.
- Performance characteristics when handling large numbers of intent operations.
What it is and what it does
pyobjc-framework-intents is a thin wrapper around Apple's Intents framework, part of the larger PyObjC project that bridges Python and Objective-C. It allows Python developers on macOS to access the native Intents framework, which handles system-level intent resolution and Siri integration. The package provides direct Python access to Intents classes and methods without adding its own documentation layer—users rely on Apple's official framework documentation combined with PyObjC's general bridging patterns.
The package is macOS-only and requires Python 3.10 or later. It depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa, which handle the underlying Objective-C bridge mechanics. Installation uses pre-built wheels for supported Python versions and macOS versions, though compilation may be needed in some edge cases. This is a production-stable package maintained actively as part of the PyObjC ecosystem.
Use it for
- Build macOS applications that respond to Siri voice commands and system intents.
- Create intent handlers for custom app actions exposed through the system Intents framework.
- Integrate Python logic with macOS system-level intent resolution and routing.
- Develop automation scripts that interact with macOS intent-based workflows.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need to interact with the Intents framework from Python.
The package is actively maintained, permissively licensed, and has no known vulnerabilities. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity and compilation requirements, but pre-built wheels are available for current Python versions. Not applicable for non-macOS development.
Install
pyobjc-framework-intents on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction due to platform-specific wheels (macOS only, multiple Python versions). Active maintenance with recent releases (3 days old); depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa.
macOS only; requires Python 3.10 or later; requires Xcode command-line tools or full Xcode installation for compilation.
License in practice
MIT license is permissive; you may use, modify, and distribute this package freely with minimal restrictions.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-intents
import Intents
# Access Intents framework classes and methodsVerify before relying
- Whether this package requires additional system frameworks or libraries beyond Xcode tools to function.
- Specific Intents framework features exposed and their stability across macOS versions.
- Performance characteristics when handling large numbers of intent operations.
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 | 656,641 / month, #5,487 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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