# Bindings _Drive the box from C, C++, or Python_ A [medius box](/native/hardware.md) sits inline between a mouse and a PC: the real device passes through untouched, and your program [injects input](/native/injection.md) of its own over a [USB-serial link](/native/frame.md). These bindings let you write that program in [C / C++](/bindings/c.md) or [Python](/bindings/python.md) instead of [Rust](https://crates.io/crates/medius). They cover the whole feature set and put the exact same bytes on the wire. ``` your program ( C / C++ / Python ) │ ┌──────────────▼──────────────┐ │ language binding │ ◀ these pages └──────────────┬──────────────┘ │ C ABI · medius.h + libmedius_capi ┌──────────────▼──────────────┐ │ medius (Rust core) │ ◀ the client library └──────────────┬──────────────┘ │ 4 Mbaud USB-serial frames ┌──────────────▼──────────────┐ │ the medius box │ ▶ mouse + game PC └─────────────────────────────┘ ``` > **Note** > > C and C++ are one binding: the C header ([`medius.h`](/bindings/c.md)) compiles as both, so a C++ program includes it and calls the same functions. If you're new to medius, start with the [Quickstart](/native/quickstart.md) for what the box does; these pages link to the [Rust Library](/library.md) and [Native API](/native.md) for what each command means. ## Languages _Same capabilities, different ergonomics_ | Language | Install | Errors | Cleanup | Reach for it when | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [`Python`](/bindings/python.md) | `[pip](https://pip.pypa.io) install medius` | raises [`MediusError`](/bindings/python/types.md#errors) | automatic (`[with](https://docs.python.org/3/reference/datamodel.html#context-managers)` / [GC](https://docs.python.org/3/glossary.html#term-garbage-collection)) | scripting, automation, fast prototyping | | [`C / C++`](/bindings/c.md) | download the prebuilt library | returns [`MediusStatus`](/bindings/c/types.md#errors) | manual ([`*_free`](/bindings/c/api.md)) | a C or C++ app, embedding, a base for another [FFI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_function_interface) | ## Coverage _Every box feature, in every language_ | Capability | C / C++ | Python | | --- | --- | --- | | [Connect, find, clone the link](/library/connection.md) | ✓ | ✓ | | [Move & wheel](/library/move.md) | ✓ | ✓ | | [Inject buttons, keys, media](/library/inject.md) | ✓ | ✓ | | [Lock physical input](/library/lock.md) | ✓ | ✓ | | [Catch live input (streams)](/library/catch.md) | ✓ | ✓ | | [Buffered clip playback](/library/clip.md) | ✓ | ✓ | | [Options & LED](/library/options.md) | ✓ | ✓ | | [Queries (version, health, caps…)](/library/requests.md) | ✓ | ✓ | | [Mock box (testing)](/library/features/mock.md) | build flag | build flag | | [Flash firmware](/library/features/flash.md) | build flag | build flag | | [Async](/library/features/async.md) | sync only. Build it on the stream timeouts (see each Streams page) | sync only. Build it on the stream timeouts (see each Streams page) | Mock and flash are off by default; each binding's **Build & features** page shows how to turn them on.