The `pyobjc-framework-mailkit` library provides Python wrappers for the macOS MailKit framework. MailKit allows developers to extend the functionality of Apple Mail, primarily through Mail app extensions. As part of the larger PyObjC project, it enables Python applications to interact with native macOS Objective-C APIs. The current version is 12.1, with releases typically tied to macOS SDK updates and Python version compatibility.
pip install pyobjc-framework-mailkitVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
This quickstart demonstrates basic Objective-C object interaction using `Foundation.NSString` via PyObjC. While it doesn't directly use a MailKit class, it shows the general pattern for importing and interacting with Objective-C frameworks. MailKit classes, such as `MKMailExtension`, are typically instantiated and used within the specific context of a Mail app extension on macOS, and not as standalone Python scripts.
Upgrade your Python interpreter to a supported version (e.g., Python 3.10+ for PyObjC 12.1).
Review any custom `init` methods in your PyObjC classes and ensure your memory management logic (especially for reference counts if manually managed) is consistent with ARC principles for initializers.
If encountering issues with `__init__` and `__new__`, ensure you are on PyObjC 10.3.1 or newer. When implementing custom `__new__`, carefully consider `__init__` usage according to Python's object model and PyObjC's specifics.
Before upgrading PyObjC or macOS, check the release notes for removed framework bindings. Update your code to use current and supported macOS APIs.
Always install PyObjC on a macOS version that corresponds to the PyObjC version's target SDK. Keep your Xcode Command Line Tools updated to match your macOS version.