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Hi all,

I was thinking about extending Pythonista functionality, I know I can work to build Python extensions when using the iTunes kit from @omz but I have some questions..

1. Can Pythonista / iTunes Kit be used to build a framework?

2. If I build Python modules against the same version as Pythonista, would a sys.path modification allow it to work, assuming it was embedded into the framework?

3. Do I have any other options for building modules that others could use?

I think what was determined previously is that signed frameworks (signed by omz) could be loaded. However it would need to be signed by omz.

@JonB

Okay, I get it cool.

Too bad, seemed too easy.

@omz are you open to a community contribution?

Perhaps a github page where members can contribute code and - when you get time you can review and include?

I am sure the top members here would be happy to ensure code quality on PR's.

Let me know

To clarify, you could always write your own modules, and integrate them using the xcode template. you wouldnt be able to use them with pythonista, just within your own app.

@JonB

Well outside of jailbreaking - It won't be as nice to develop - especially since I'd have to build out all of the interfaces the implementation of the new functionality.

I should also state that I use Pythonista for fun, and to solve problems on my iDevices that I can't otherwise.

That - and i'm too lazy to break out the MBP.

Thanks for clarifying - better than wasting my time.

@reticulated said:

@omz are you open to a community contribution?

Depends. Quite honestly, every additional module/framework I include increases the amount of maintenance I'll have to do later, so it would have to be quite useful for a larger group of people, and I usually add new stuff at my own pace. If you build something truly useful using the Xcode template (I think that's what you're referring to), then of course I'd be open to look at it though.