pyobjc-framework-SoundAnalysis
Wrappers for the framework SoundAnalysis on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need to use the SoundAnalysis framework from Python. The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and low install friction. No, if you are not on macOS or do not need SoundAnalysis specifically—the package is platform-specific and requires understanding of both Apple's framework and PyObjC's translation model.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires macOS and Python 3.10 or later; framework is not available on other operating systems.
- Low friction install with active maintenance.
- Released 3 days ago and actively maintained with recent commits.
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) · 648,778 downloads/mo, #5,584 on PyPI
Alternatives
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pip install pyobjc-framework-soundanalysis
from SoundAnalysis import SNAudioStreamAnalyzer
# Use SNAudioStreamAnalyzer for audio analysis tasks- Specific audio analysis capabilities (e.g., sound classification, feature extraction) not detailed in excerpt
- Performance characteristics and typical use patterns for real-time vs. batch audio processing
- Whether additional Apple frameworks or system libraries are required beyond macOS itself
What it is and what it does
This package wraps Apple's SoundAnalysis framework for use in Python via PyObjC, allowing macOS developers to access native audio analysis capabilities from Python code. It is a thin binding layer that translates Python calls into Objective-C framework calls, with no independent documentation—users must consult Apple's SoundAnalysis documentation and PyObjC's general translation guides to understand what each framework class and method does.
The package is part of the broader PyObjC project and depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa. It targets modern Python versions (3.10 through 3.15) and is actively maintained. Installation is straightforward on macOS, but the package is only useful for macOS development; it will not work on other platforms.
Use it for
- Build macOS audio analysis tools that classify sounds or extract audio features using native framework APIs
- Integrate SoundAnalysis capabilities into cross-platform Python applications that run on macOS
- Prototype audio processing workflows in Python while leveraging optimized native macOS audio libraries
- Develop accessibility or audio monitoring features for macOS applications using Python
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need to use the SoundAnalysis framework from Python.
The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and low install friction. No, if you are not on macOS or do not need SoundAnalysis specifically—the package is platform-specific and requires understanding of both Apple's framework and PyObjC's translation model.
Install
pyobjc-framework-soundanalysis on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction install with active maintenance. Released 3 days ago and actively maintained with recent commits. Depends on pyobjc-core and pyobjc-framework-Cocoa, both part of the established PyObjC ecosystem.
Requires macOS and Python 3.10 or later; framework is not available on other operating systems.
License in practice
MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for most projects.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-soundanalysis
from SoundAnalysis import SNAudioStreamAnalyzer
# Use SNAudioStreamAnalyzer for audio analysis tasksVerify before relying
- Specific audio analysis capabilities (e.g., sound classification, feature extraction) not detailed in excerpt
- Performance characteristics and typical use patterns for real-time vs. batch audio processing
- Whether additional Apple frameworks or system libraries are required beyond macOS itself
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 | 648,778 / month, #5,584 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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