pyobjc-framework-ScreenCaptureKit
Wrappers for the framework ScreenCaptureKit on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need programmatic access to ScreenCaptureKit. The package is actively maintained, carries no known vulnerabilities, and uses a permissive MIT license. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity and dependency chain, but this is inherent to PyObjC framework bindings. 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; depends on pyobjc-core, pyobjc-framework-CoreMedia, and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa
- Medium install friction: platform-specific wheels for macOS only (requires Python 3.10+), with three PyObjC framework dependencies.
- Released actively—latest version is 3 days old.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, making it 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) · 658,715 downloads/mo, #5,467 on PyPI
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pip install pyobjc-framework-screencapturekit
import ScreenCaptureKit
# Access ScreenCaptureKit framework objects through PyObjC bindings- Whether the bindings cover the full ScreenCaptureKit API surface or a subset
- Performance characteristics for real-time screen capture workloads
- Compatibility with specific macOS versions beyond the wheel metadata
What it is and what it does
This package wraps Apple's ScreenCaptureKit framework for use in Python via PyObjC. ScreenCaptureKit is a modern macOS framework for capturing screen content, and this wrapper translates its Objective-C API into Python bindings. It sits on top of three core PyObjC dependencies (pyobjc-core, pyobjc-framework-CoreMedia, and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa) and requires Python 3.10 or later.
The package does not include its own documentation; instead, users are expected to consult Apple's official ScreenCaptureKit documentation alongside PyObjC's general translation guidelines. This is a thin binding layer rather than a high-level abstraction, so developers using it need familiarity with both the underlying framework and PyObjC's bridging conventions.
Use it for
- Build screen recording applications on macOS that capture display content programmatically
- Create screenshot utilities that integrate with macOS native capture capabilities
- Develop remote desktop or screen-sharing tools for macOS platforms
- Implement automated UI testing frameworks that capture screen state during test execution
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need programmatic access to ScreenCaptureKit.
The package is actively maintained, carries no known vulnerabilities, and uses a permissive MIT license. Install friction is moderate due to platform specificity and dependency chain, but this is inherent to PyObjC framework bindings. Not applicable on non-macOS systems.
Install
pyobjc-framework-screencapturekit on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction: platform-specific wheels for macOS only (requires Python 3.10+), with three PyObjC framework dependencies. Released actively—latest version is 3 days old. Repository is actively maintained with recent commits.
macOS only; requires Python 3.10 or later; depends on pyobjc-core, pyobjc-framework-CoreMedia, and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa
License in practice
MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for most projects.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-screencapturekit
import ScreenCaptureKit
# Access ScreenCaptureKit framework objects through PyObjC bindingsVerify before relying
- Whether the bindings cover the full ScreenCaptureKit API surface or a subset
- Performance characteristics for real-time screen capture workloads
- Compatibility with specific macOS versions beyond the wheel metadata
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10 |
| Install friction | Medium. Platform-specific wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 3 packagespyobjc-corepyobjc-framework-CoreMediapyobjc-framework-Cocoa |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 3 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 658,715 / month, #5,467 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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