pyobjc-framework-LocalAuthenticationEmbeddedUI
Wrappers for the framework LocalAuthenticationEmbeddedUI on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are building a Python application on macOS that needs to use the LocalAuthenticationEmbeddedUI framework. The package is actively maintained, carries no security issues, and has low installation friction. No, if you are not developing for macOS or do not need embedded authentication UI—the package is macOS-only and tightly coupled to Apple's framework.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- macOS operating system required; Python 3.10 or later; Xcode command-line tools recommended for development.
- Low friction installation via wheel; actively maintained with recent releases and no known vulnerabilities.
- Requires macOS and depends on pyobjc-core and related framework wrappers.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits use in proprietary and open-source projects with minimal restrictions; include a copy of the license with distributions.
last release 2026-08-11 (3 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 803 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 647,635 downloads/mo, #5,590 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install pyobjc-framework-localauthenticationembeddedui
from LocalAuthenticationEmbeddedUI import LAEmbeddedAuthenticationViewController
# Use framework classes via PyObjC bindings- Specific authentication methods supported (biometric types, fallback options) beyond framework name
- Whether embedded UI can be customized or if it follows Apple's standard appearance
- Performance characteristics or latency of authentication flows through Python bindings
What it is and what it does
This package is a thin wrapper layer that exposes Apple's LocalAuthenticationEmbeddedUI framework to Python code running on macOS. It translates Objective-C classes and methods into Python equivalents, allowing developers to integrate macOS's native authentication UI—typically used for biometric or password-based authentication—directly into Python applications. The package itself contains no documentation; it relies on Apple's official framework documentation and PyObjC's general translation guidelines.
The package is part of the broader PyObjC project and depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa for its underlying bridge infrastructure. It is actively maintained, supports modern Python versions (3.10 through 3.15), and carries no known security vulnerabilities. Installation is straightforward on macOS systems, but the package is only useful for developers building native macOS applications in Python.
Use it for
- Add native macOS biometric authentication (Touch ID, Face ID) to a Python desktop application.
- Integrate password-based authentication UI that matches macOS system standards in a Python app.
- Build a cross-platform Python application with platform-specific authentication on macOS.
- Wrap macOS authentication flows in a Python service or daemon running on macOS.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you are building a Python application on macOS that needs to use the LocalAuthenticationEmbeddedUI framework.
The package is actively maintained, carries no security issues, and has low installation friction. No, if you are not developing for macOS or do not need embedded authentication UI—the package is macOS-only and tightly coupled to Apple's framework.
Install
pyobjc-framework-localauthenticationembeddedui on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction installation via wheel; actively maintained with recent releases and no known vulnerabilities. Requires macOS and depends on pyobjc-core and related framework wrappers.
macOS operating system required; Python 3.10 or later; Xcode command-line tools recommended for development.
License in practice
MIT license permits use in proprietary and open-source projects with minimal restrictions; include a copy of the license with distributions.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-localauthenticationembeddedui
from LocalAuthenticationEmbeddedUI import LAEmbeddedAuthenticationViewController
# Use framework classes via PyObjC bindingsVerify before relying
- Specific authentication methods supported (biometric types, fallback options) beyond framework name
- Whether embedded UI can be customized or if it follows Apple's standard appearance
- Performance characteristics or latency of authentication flows through Python bindings
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 3 packagespyobjc-corepyobjc-framework-Cocoapyobjc-framework-LocalAuthentication |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 3 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 647,635 / month, #5,590 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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