pyobjc-framework-IOBluetoothUI
Wrappers for the framework IOBluetoothUI on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are building a macOS application in Python that needs native Bluetooth UI components. The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and installs with low friction. It is macOS-only and requires Python 3.10+, so it is only relevant for that platform. Expect to consult Apple's framework documentation alongside PyObjC's guides.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 Cocoa support.
- Low friction install with active maintenance—released 3 days ago and updated regularly.
- Depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-IOBluetooth, both part of the same PyObjC ecosystem.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for both open-source and commercial projects.
last release 2026-08-11 (3 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 803 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 636,133 downloads/mo, #5,630 on PyPI
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pip install pyobjc-framework-iobluetoothui
from IOBluetoothUI import IOBluetoothDeviceSelectorController
# Use the framework's UI components for Bluetooth device selection- Specific UI components and methods available in this version of the IOBluetoothUI wrapper
- Whether this package includes the full IOBluetoothUI API surface or a subset
What it is and what it does
This package wraps Apple's IOBluetoothUI framework for use in Python, allowing developers to build macOS applications that need native Bluetooth device selection and pairing dialogs. It is part of the larger PyObjC project, which bridges Python and Objective-C frameworks on macOS. The wrapper provides access to Cocoa UI components specific to Bluetooth operations without requiring direct Objective-C code.
The package itself does not include documentation; users must refer to Apple's official IOBluetoothUI documentation and PyObjC's general translation guides to understand how to use the framework. It is a thin binding layer, not an abstraction or simplification, so familiarity with both the underlying framework and PyObjC's calling conventions is expected.
Use it for
- Build a macOS app that lets users select and pair Bluetooth devices through native system dialogs
- Integrate Bluetooth device management UI into a Python-based macOS desktop application
- Create a utility that programmatically triggers Bluetooth pairing workflows on macOS
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are building a macOS application in Python that needs native Bluetooth UI components.
The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and installs with low friction. It is macOS-only and requires Python 3.10+, so it is only relevant for that platform. Expect to consult Apple's framework documentation alongside PyObjC's guides.
Install
pyobjc-framework-iobluetoothui on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction install with active maintenance—released 3 days ago and updated regularly. Depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-IOBluetooth, both part of the same PyObjC ecosystem.
macOS only; requires Python 3.10 or later and a macOS system with Cocoa support.
License in practice
MIT license permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for both open-source and commercial projects.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-iobluetoothui
from IOBluetoothUI import IOBluetoothDeviceSelectorController
# Use the framework's UI components for Bluetooth device selectionVerify before relying
- Specific UI components and methods available in this version of the IOBluetoothUI wrapper
- Whether this package includes the full IOBluetoothUI API surface or a subset
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 2 packagespyobjc-corepyobjc-framework-IOBluetooth |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 3 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 636,133 / month, #5,630 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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