What is the difference between this and the extensions-widgets skill?

This skill (axiom-extensions-widgets-ref) is a technical API reference, while the companion skill focuses on general discipline, anti-patterns, and debugging workflows.

Does this skill support the latest iOS 18 features?

Yes, it includes reference material for iOS 18+ features like Control Center widgets (ControlWidget) and Apple Intelligence integration.

How does this skill help with widget performance?

It provides specific guidance on memory limits (~30MB for widgets) and strategies for managing the system's daily refresh budget of 40-70 reloads.

Can I use this for visionOS or watchOS development?

Yes, the skill covers widget and extension implementations for watchOS 9+, macOS 11+, and visionOS 2+.

Axiom iOS Widget & Extension Reference

Name: Axiom iOS Widget & Extension Reference
Author: CharlesWiltgen

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Mobile Development

Provides comprehensive API reference and implementation patterns for WidgetKit, ActivityKit, and Apple platform app extensions.

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This skill serves as a specialized technical companion for developers building modern Apple platform features, including Home Screen widgets, Live Activities, and Control Center controls. It offers instant access to documentation on timeline providers, refresh policies, memory constraints, and shared data via App Groups, ensuring developers follow Apple’s best practices for power efficiency and performance across iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS.

Características Principales

Implementation guides for Static and AppIntent configurations
Guidance on App Groups and extension data sharing
Detailed lifecycle and timeline refresh policy documentation
Comprehensive WidgetKit and ActivityKit API reference
Resource on Live Activities and Dynamic Island layouts
233 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

Setting up Live Activities for real-time data updates and Dynamic Island support
Configuring App Groups to share data between a main app and its extensions
Implementing interactive widgets with App Intents in iOS 17+

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Características Principales

Implementation guides for Static and AppIntent configurations
Guidance on App Groups and extension data sharing
Detailed lifecycle and timeline refresh policy documentation
Comprehensive WidgetKit and ActivityKit API reference
Resource on Live Activities and Dynamic Island layouts
233 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

Setting up Live Activities for real-time data updates and Dynamic Island support
Configuring App Groups to share data between a main app and its extensions
Implementing interactive widgets with App Intents in iOS 17+