activitykit

Implement Live Activities and Dynamic Island experiences on iOS 16+ using ActivityKit.

Updated Jul 12, 2026

Search Tags:#iOS #widget development #Live Activities #Dynamic Island #ActivityKit #real-time widgets

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npx skills add https://github.com/yashpalsince2004/National_academy_app --skill activitykit-yashpalsince2004

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Skill: activitykit
Source: https://github.com/yashpalsince2004/National_academy_app/tree/main/Mobile/.agents/skills/activitykit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yashpalsince2004/National_academy_app --skill activitykit-yashpalsince2004

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ActivityKit, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill facilitates the implementation, review, and improvement of Live Activities and Dynamic Island experiences in iOS apps, addressing the challenge of adding real-time, glanceable widgets.

Core Features & Use Cases

Live Activity Creation: Build widgets for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island that update in real time with information like delivery tracking, sports scores, and workout timers.
Activity Attributes and Lifecycle: Manage attributes, state, and lifecycle of activities to create dynamic user experiences.
Dynamic Island Design: Design three modes (compact, minimal, expanded) for Dynamic Island to provide a rich user interface.
Use Case: For an e-commerce app, create a Live Activity that updates with shipping status and a Dynamic Island that displays a tracking number.

Quick Start

Use the ActivityKit Skill to implement a Live Activity for tracking the delivery of a purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions about activitykit

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I implement Live Activities for real-time updates on the iOS Lock Screen?▼

To implement Live Activities, you use the ActivityKit framework to manage activity attributes, state, and lifecycle for real-time updating widgets on the iOS 16+ Lock Screen. This enables glanceable information like delivery tracking or workout timers directly on the locked device.

What's the best way to design Dynamic Island experiences in an iOS app?▼

Designing Dynamic Island experiences involves creating three distinct modes: compact, minimal, and expanded. Using ActivityKit, you manage the activity state to provide a rich user interface that dynamically adapts to display real-time information within the Dynamic Island.

Can I update Live Activities remotely using APNs?▼

Yes, you can update Live Activities remotely via Apple Push Notification service (APNs). This capability is part of ActivityKit lifecycle management, allowing your server to push real-time state changes to the widget without requiring the app to be open.

Does ActivityKit work with iOS 16+ for widget development?▼

ActivityKit supports widget development exclusively on iOS 16 and later versions. It integrates with the system to manage the lifecycle of real-time widgets, specifically targeting Live Activities and Dynamic Island features introduced in these operating systems.

How do I manage Activity attributes and lifecycle for dynamic user experiences?▼

Managing activity attributes and lifecycle involves defining static attributes and dynamic state content within ActivityKit. By controlling these elements, you create dynamic user experiences that update in real time, ensuring the Live Activity widget displays accurate, current information.

Why use ActivityKit for tracking deliveries in an e-commerce app?▼

ActivityKit is used for tracking deliveries because it facilitates real-time, glanceable Live Activities. For an e-commerce app, this allows the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island to display up-to-date shipping statuses and tracking numbers seamlessly as the state changes.