Can I use UIKit with this skill?

WidgetKit is SwiftUI-only. This skill provides the necessary SwiftUI patterns and protocols required to build modern widget extensions.

Can I use this for watchOS complications?

Absolutely. It covers specific widget families like accessoryCircular, accessoryRectangular, and accessoryCorner used specifically in watchOS and Lock Screens.

Does this skill support interactive widgets?

Yes, it provides implementation patterns for iOS 17+ interactive widgets using buttons and toggles powered by App Intents.

Does it support Live Activities and Dynamic Island?

Yes, it includes guidance for using ActivityKit to create Live Activities that appear on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island.

How does it handle widget data updates?

The skill guides you through implementing TimelineProviders and managing reload policies to stay within system refresh budgets.

WidgetKit Development

Name: WidgetKit Development
Author: ios-agent

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Mobile Development

Builds glanceable, interactive widgets and Live Activities for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS using Apple's WidgetKit framework.

This skill provides specialized guidance for developing Apple platform widgets, covering everything from basic StaticConfiguration to complex interactive widgets with App Intents and Live Activities. It helps developers implement TimelineProviders, manage data refresh budgets, handle various widget families across different devices, and adapt UI for specialized rendering modes like accented or vibrant. Whether you are building a simple Home Screen widget or a real-time Dynamic Island experience, this skill ensures best practices for performance, design, and platform-specific constraints.

主な機能

01Integrates interactive elements like buttons and toggles using App Intents (iOS 17+)

02Implements TimelineProvider logic for efficient widget data lifecycle management

03Optimizes UI for full-color, accented, and vibrant rendering modes

04Sets up Live Activities and Dynamic Island configurations via ActivityKit

05Configures all widget families from small system widgets to watch complications

065 GitHub stars

ユースケース

01Developing specialized complications for Apple Watch faces and Lock Screens

02Implementing real-time Live Activities for tracking deliveries or live events

03Creating glanceable dashboard widgets for productivity or financial apps

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add ios-agent/iosagent.dev widgetkit

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