pyobjc-framework-iTunesLibrary
Wrappers for the framework iTunesLibrary on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need programmatic access to the iTunesLibrary framework. The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and carries a permissive license. Install friction is low. However, you must be prepared to consult Apple's framework documentation and understand PyObjC's Python-to-Objective-C translation model, and your application must be signed.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires macOS; application must be signed; requires Python 3.10 or later
- Low install friction; depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa.
- Actively maintained with a release 3 days ago and recent commits.
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) · 649,597 downloads/mo, #5,573 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install pyobjc-framework-ituneslibrary
from iTunesLibrary import ITLibrary
# Access the iTunes library
library = ITLibrary.libraryWithITunesMediaFolder_(None)- Whether the iTunesLibrary framework is available on all supported macOS versions or only recent ones
- Whether the signed application bundle requirement applies to all use cases or only certain operations
What it is and what it does
This package wraps Apple's iTunesLibrary framework for use from Python, allowing macOS developers to interact with iTunes library data programmatically. It is part of the PyObjC project and provides direct access to Objective-C framework classes and methods translated into Python.
The package requires a signed application bundle to function and does not include its own documentation—users must consult Apple's framework documentation and PyObjC's general translation guides. It supports Python 3.10 through 3.15 and is actively maintained, with recent releases and ongoing development.
Use it for
- Build macOS applications that read or query iTunes library metadata and playlists
- Automate iTunes library operations from Python scripts on macOS systems
- Integrate iTunes library access into larger macOS desktop applications using PyObjC
- Access music library information programmatically without relying on iTunes UI automation
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need programmatic access to the iTunesLibrary framework.
The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and carries a permissive license. Install friction is low. However, you must be prepared to consult Apple's framework documentation and understand PyObjC's Python-to-Objective-C translation model, and your application must be signed.
Install
pyobjc-framework-ituneslibrary on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction; depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa. Actively maintained with a release 3 days ago and recent commits.
Requires macOS; application must be signed; requires Python 3.10 or later
License in practice
MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; suitable for most projects.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-ituneslibrary
from iTunesLibrary import ITLibrary
# Access the iTunes library
library = ITLibrary.libraryWithITunesMediaFolder_(None)Verify before relying
- Whether the iTunesLibrary framework is available on all supported macOS versions or only recent ones
- Whether the signed application bundle requirement applies to all use cases or only certain operations
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-Cocoa |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 3 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 649,597 / month, #5,573 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 |
Evidence: pyobjc_framework_ituneslibrary-12.2.2-py2.py3-none-any.whl
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