[macOs] iTunes Music Media Library Access using Swift Code Example

MusicHelperExample.swift

//
//  MusicHelperExample.swift
//
//  Created by Gboyega Dada on 11/01/2026.
//
// [ IMPORTANT ]
// - Requires "iTunes/Media Access"
// - Add plist entry: "Privacy - Music Usage Description" with a message to display 
//   when requesting access from the user.

import Foundation
import iTunesLibrary


class MusicHelper {
    var library: ITLibrary
    var songs: [ITLibMediaItem] = []
    var playlists: [ITLibPlaylist] = []
    
    init() throws {
        self.library = try ITLibrary(apiVersion: "1.1")
    }
    
    func fetchLibrary() {
        self.songs = library.allMediaItems
        
        let limit = 10
        var count = 0
        
        print("\n-- Songs --")
        for song in songs {
            print("\n\(song.title)")
            
            if let artistName = song.artist?.name {
                print("by \(artistName)")
            }
            
            guard count < limit else { break }
            
            count += 1
        }
        
        
        self.playlists = library.allPlaylists
        
        count = 0
        
        print("\n-- Playlists --")
        for playlist in playlists {
            print(playlist.name)
            
            guard count < limit else { break }
            
            count += 1
        }
    }
}