PyObjC is a bridge between Python and Objective-C, enabling Python scripts to interact with macOS frameworks. The `pyobjc-framework-syncservices` package provides Python wrappers for Apple's SyncServices framework. It is currently at version 12.1 and is regularly updated in conjunction with new macOS SDKs and Python releases. Note that Apple deprecated the SyncServices framework itself in macOS 10.7, recommending alternative APIs for new development.
pip install pyobjc-framework-syncservicesVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
This quickstart demonstrates how to import and access a class from the `SyncServices` framework using PyObjC. It explicitly warns about the underlying framework's deprecation by Apple.
Avoid using SyncServices for new development. Migrate existing code to modern Apple APIs.
Update your Python environment to 3.10 or newer. PyObjC 11.0 dropped support for Python 3.8.
Ensure you are using `pyobjc-framework-syncservices` version 12.1 or later with Python 3.10+.
Review Python classes that implement Objective-C initializer methods to ensure correct reference handling, especially if upgrading from PyObjC versions older than 11.1.
Exercise caution when using PyObjC with free-threading Python builds. Consult PyObjC documentation for the latest status and limitations.
If your application relied on `IMServicePlugIn` bindings, it will break on PyObjC 10.0+ and macOS 14+. The framework is no longer available from Apple.