tree-sitter-objc
Objective-C grammar for tree-sitter
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need to parse or analyze Objective-C code programmatically. The MIT license is permissive, prebuilt wheels reduce friction, and no runtime dependencies simplify deployment. The aging status (606 days since release) warrants checking whether the grammar covers your target Objective-C features before committing to production use.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python 3.9 or later; tree-sitter Python bindings must be installed separately as a peer dependency.
- Medium install friction due to compiled wheels; prebuilt binaries available for macOS x86_64 and arm64, Linux x86_64 and aarch64, and Windows x86_64 and arm64.
- Package is aging—last release was 606 days ago, though the repository remains active with a recent commit on 2025-05-24.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits unrestricted use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for both open-source and proprietary projects.
last release 2024-12-16 (606 days) · last repo commit 2025-05-24 · 40 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 1,591,618 downloads/mo, #3,735 on PyPI
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import tree_sitter_objc
# tree_sitter_objc provides the grammar for Objective-C parsing
# Use with tree-sitter bindings to parse Objective-C source code- Whether the package is actively maintained or in maintenance-only mode given 606 days since last release.
- Performance characteristics and parsing speed for typical Objective-C codebases.
- Completeness of Objective-C grammar coverage for modern language features.
What it is and what it does
tree-sitter-objc is a language grammar binding that provides Objective-C parsing support for the tree-sitter ecosystem. It allows developers to parse Objective-C source code into abstract syntax trees for analysis, transformation, or tooling purposes. The package provides precompiled wheels for multiple platforms (macOS, Linux, Windows across x86_64 and ARM architectures), reducing installation friction for common development environments.
The package is designed for developers building code analysis tools, linters, refactoring utilities, or IDE features that need to understand Objective-C syntax. It has no runtime dependencies and requires Python 3.9 or later. The grammar is maintained as part of the tree-sitter-grammars community project.
Use it for
- Building static analysis tools or linters that examine Objective-C codebases for style or correctness.
- Creating IDE plugins or editor extensions that provide syntax highlighting or navigation for Objective-C.
- Implementing automated refactoring or code transformation tools for Objective-C projects.
- Analyzing Objective-C code metrics or complexity for large codebases.
- Generating documentation or API references from Objective-C source code.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you need to parse or analyze Objective-C code programmatically.
The MIT license is permissive, prebuilt wheels reduce friction, and no runtime dependencies simplify deployment. The aging status (606 days since release) warrants checking whether the grammar covers your target Objective-C features before committing to production use.
Install
tree-sitter-objc on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction due to compiled wheels; prebuilt binaries available for macOS x86_64 and arm64, Linux x86_64 and aarch64, and Windows x86_64 and arm64. Package is aging—last release was 606 days ago, though the repository remains active with a recent commit on 2025-05-24.
Requires Python 3.9 or later; tree-sitter Python bindings must be installed separately as a peer dependency.
License in practice
MIT license permits unrestricted use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for both open-source and proprietary projects.
Quickstart
import tree_sitter_objc
# tree_sitter_objc provides the grammar for Objective-C parsing
# Use with tree-sitter bindings to parse Objective-C source codeVerify before relying
- Whether the package is actively maintained or in maintenance-only mode given 606 days since last release.
- Performance characteristics and parsing speed for typical Objective-C codebases.
- Completeness of Objective-C grammar coverage for modern language features.
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.9 |
| Install friction | Medium. Platform-specific wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Aging 606 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 1,591,618 / month, #3,735 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Intended Audience :: DevelopersTopic :: Software Development :: CompilersTopic :: Text Processing :: LinguisticTyping :: Typed |
Evidence: tree_sitter_objc-3.0.2-cp39-abi3-macosx_10_9_x86_64.whl; tree_sitter_objc-3.0.2-cp39-abi3-macosx_11_0_arm64.whl; tree_sitter_objc-3.0.2-cp39-abi3-manylinux_2_17_aarch64.manylinux2014_aarch64.whl; tree_sitter_objc-3.0.2-cp39-abi3-manylinux_2_5_x86_64.manylinux1_x86_64.manylinux_2_17_x86_64.manylinux2014_x86_64.whl; tree_sitter_objc-3.0.2-cp39-abi3-musllinux_1_2_x86_64.whl; tree_sitter_objc-3.0.2-cp39-abi3-win_amd64.whl; tree_sitter_objc-3.0.2-cp39-abi3-win_arm64.whl
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