pyobjc_kernelmanagement_framework_import_and_class_access.py

1import KernelManagement
2import objc
3
4# The KernelManagement framework provides classes like OSKernelExtensionManager
5# to interact with kernel extensions on macOS.
6
7def get_kernel_extension_info():
8    # Get the shared instance of the kernel extension manager
9    manager = KernelManagement.OSKernelExtensionManager.sharedManager()
10    
11    # Note: Many KernelManagement operations require specific entitlements 
12    # or root privileges (sudo) to execute successfully.
13    
14    print(f"Kernel Management Manager: {manager}")
15    
16    # Example: Accessing constants or classes provided by the framework
17    # In a real scenario, you would use manager.loadExtensionWithIdentifier_completionHandler_
18    # or similar methods to manage system extensions.
19    
20    try:
21        # Checking if the framework is loaded correctly by accessing a known class
22        extension_class = objc.lookUpClass("OSKernelExtensionManager")
23        print(f"Successfully loaded class: {extension_class}")
24    except objc.nosuchclass_error:
25        print("KernelManagement classes are not available on this system version.")
26
27if __name__ == "__main__":
28    get_kernel_extension_info()