Ableton's Extensions SDK (Live 12) is TypeScript only. I made a Python SDK on top of it, so you can write the same extensions in Python.

You develop against a small bridge with Python then package it into a normal .ablx.

It covers the host API: context-menu actions, plus reading and writing tracks, clips, MIDI notes, scenes, devices and parameters.
The .ablx runs on Windows and macOS with nothing for your users to install.
Same ceiling as the SDK underneath: request/response only, so no transport, automation, realtime or observers.

Docs: https://xterminatorapps.github.io/ableton-python-sdk/
Source: https://github.com/XTERMINATORAPPS/ableton-python-sdk
Install: pip install ableton-extensions

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Tell me what you think.

 

oooo!! this is great! LLMs are better at writing in python too for all the n00bs and vibe coders. TY!

 

Yes , Try it out.

 

this sounds great and all but it looks like ableton's way of saying: "we can't be bothered to offer useful features. you guys write them while we focus on next update which will bring 4gb more for 1% increase of accuracy in stem separation"

 

What you say becomes reality. If you say this, it becomes truth, and you will forever believe that Ableton gave up and left it up to the people. Ableton could come out with an incredible update in 6 months but because you believe this, you will accept the update as sub par, lazy, and uninspired. All before you even read the changelog. Because you hold resentment towards ableton, that resentment will subconsciously fester and grow inside you until you begin to resent everything and everyone around you, and start to dread every time you open ableton.

Instead, reframe it - Wow, how cool! I can customize and optimize my workflow in a way that is meaningful for me and maybe only me. Im empowered with endless possibility, I don't have to wait or rely on Ableton's devs to bring functional and creative tools that will make my work easier and more fun.