pyobjc-framework-IOBluetooth
Wrappers for the framework IOBluetooth on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need to interact with Bluetooth devices from Python. The package is actively maintained, carries no known vulnerabilities, uses a permissive MIT license, and supports current Python versions. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity and PyObjC dependencies, but both are expected for native framework bindings on macOS. 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; requires a macOS system with IOBluetooth framework support.
- Medium install friction: platform-specific wheels for macOS only (universal2 binaries for multiple Python versions 3.10–3.15).
- Requires pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa as dependencies.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; you may use, modify, and distribute this package freely provided you include the license notice.
last release 2026-08-11 (3 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 803 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 642,919 downloads/mo, #5,609 on PyPI
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pip install pyobjc-framework-iobluetooth
import IOBluetooth
# Access IOBluetooth framework classes and methods via PyObjC bindings- Whether the package includes type hints or stubs for IDE autocompletion.
- What specific IOBluetooth classes and methods are exposed by the wrapper.
- Whether there are known limitations or unsupported IOBluetooth features.
What it is and what it does
This package wraps Apple's IOBluetooth framework for use from Python, allowing developers to interact with Bluetooth devices on macOS. It is part of the PyObjC project and provides low-level access to the native framework; the wrappers themselves do not include separate documentation, so you must refer to Apple's IOBluetooth documentation and PyObjC's general translation guides to understand how to use the framework's classes and methods.
The package is a thin binding layer that requires pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa as runtime dependencies. It is actively maintained, supports Python 3.10 through 3.15 (including free-threading variants), and is distributed as pre-built wheels for macOS universal2 architecture. Installation is straightforward on macOS, but the package is not available on other operating systems.
Use it for
- Discover and enumerate Bluetooth devices available on a macOS system.
- Establish connections to Bluetooth peripherals and manage their lifecycle.
- Send and receive data over Bluetooth serial or custom profiles from a macOS application.
- Build macOS utilities or daemons that interact with Bluetooth-enabled hardware.
- Integrate Bluetooth device control into cross-platform Python applications on macOS.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need to interact with Bluetooth devices from Python.
The package is actively maintained, carries no known vulnerabilities, uses a permissive MIT license, and supports current Python versions. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity and PyObjC dependencies, but both are expected for native framework bindings on macOS. Not applicable on non-macOS systems.
Install
pyobjc-framework-iobluetooth on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction: platform-specific wheels for macOS only (universal2 binaries for multiple Python versions 3.10–3.15). Requires pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa as dependencies. Active maintenance with a release 3 days old.
macOS only; requires Python 3.10 or later; requires a macOS system with IOBluetooth framework support.
License in practice
MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; you may use, modify, and distribute this package freely provided you include the license notice.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-iobluetooth
import IOBluetooth
# Access IOBluetooth framework classes and methods via PyObjC bindingsVerify before relying
- Whether the package includes type hints or stubs for IDE autocompletion.
- What specific IOBluetooth classes and methods are exposed by the wrapper.
- Whether there are known limitations or unsupported IOBluetooth features.
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 | 642,919 / month, #5,609 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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