Win32more is a python bindings for Windows API generated from metadata.
https://github.com/microsoft/win32metadata
https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.Windows.SDK.Contracts
https://github.com/microsoft/WindowsAppSDK
This Python module provides a comprehensive interface for interacting with the Win32 API, allowing you to perform a wide range of operations and access system functionalities within the Windows environment. The win32more library facilitates interaction with Windows system components and applications through direct API calls, making it an invaluable tool for developers needing to interface with Windows at a low level.
win32more is a powerful replacement for older libraries and provides enhanced support for modern Windows versions and APIs. With this module, you can leverage the full capabilities of the Win32 API to create, manage, and manipulate system resources and applications with ease.
Whether you're building utilities, automating tasks, or developing advanced applications, win32more offers the flexibility and control you need.
# winui.py from win32more.winui3 import XamlApplication from win32more.Microsoft.UI.Xaml import Window from win32more.Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Media import MicaBackdrop from win32more.Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Markup import XamlReader class App(XamlApplication): def OnLaunched(self, args): win = Window() win.SystemBackdrop = MicaBackdrop() with open("page.xaml", "r", encoding='utf-8') as file: win.Content = XamlReader.Load(file.read()) win.Activate() XamlApplication.Start(App)
<!-- page.xaml --> <Page xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"> <NavigationView IsBackButtonVisible="Collapsed"> <NavigationView.MenuItems> <NavigationViewItem Content="Home" Icon="Home" /> </NavigationView.MenuItems> <Frame> <StackPanel HorizontalAlignment="Center" VerticalAlignment="Center"> <TextBlock Text="WinUI 3 with Python!" FontSize="40" Padding="10" HorizontalAlignment="Center" /> <HyperlinkButton Content="GitHub repository" NavigateUri="https://github.com/ynkdir/py-win32more" HorizontalAlignment="Center" /> </StackPanel> </Frame> </NavigationView> </Page>
NOTE: This library requires a compatible Windows environment and appropriate permissions to access certain system functions.
# Install Win32more Library
python -m pip install win32moreTo ensure that your application works on machines with older versions of Windows App SDK, it is recommended that you pin the following:
win32more-Microsoft.Windows.SDK.Win32Metadata == 0.8.VERSION
win32more-Microsoft.Windows.WDK.Win32Metadata == 0.8.VERSION
win32more-Microsoft.Windows.SDK.Contracts == 0.8.VERSION
win32more-Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK == 0.8.VERSION
win32more-Microsoft.Web.WebView2 == 0.8.VERSION
win32more-Microsoft.Graphics.Win2D == 0.8.VERSION
where VERSION should be replaced by the minimum version of the Windows App SDK you want to work with (see the NuGet page for the versions).
Let's build a simple app with Win32more. To begin, create an empty window and display it on the screen.
from win32more.Microsoft.UI.Xaml import Window from win32more.winui3 import XamlApplication class App(XamlApplication): def OnLaunched(self, args): win = Window() win.Activate() XamlApplication.Start(App)
Now, add some elements to the window (don't forget to import them at the beginning of the script). To navigate into WinUI views and know from which library you've to import yours, take a look at the WinUI 3 Gallery app, avaible on Microsoft Store.
For example, the Button view belongs to Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls. Then import it as follows :
from win32more.Microsoft.UI.Xaml import Window from win32more.Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls import Button # Import Button view from win32more.winui3 import XamlApplication class App(XamlApplication): def OnLaunched(self, args): win = Window() btn = Button() # Init Button instance btn.Content = "Hello World" # Set Button content win.Content = btn # Put it into the window win.Activate() XamlApplication.Start(App)
You'll probably want to run some code when you click on your button. Create a ButtonClick method to print "Hello World" in the console and link it to your button.
from win32more.Microsoft.UI.Xaml import Window from win32more.Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls import Button from win32more.winui3 import XamlApplication class App(XamlApplication): def OnLaunched(self, args): win = Window() btn = Button() btn.Content = "Hello World" btn.add_Click(self.ButtonClick) # Link Button to method win.Content = btn win.Activate() def ButtonClick(self, sender, args): # Create method print("Hello World") XamlApplication.Start(App)