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widgetkit

Create WidgetKit and ActivityKit designs for building interactive live-activity widgets and interfaces across iOS 17+.

1|1|Updated Apr 11, 2026
Search Tags:#swiftui#widgetkit#app-intents#live-activities#activitykit#dynamicisland
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npx skills add https://github.com/Borisserz/FoodTracker --skill widgetkit-borisserz
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: widgetkit
Source: https://github.com/Borisserz/FoodTracker/tree/main/.agents/skills/widgetkit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Borisserz/FoodTracker --skill widgetkit-borisserz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

WidgetKit and ActivityKit enable developers to create rich home screen widgets, Lock Screen elements, and Live Activities, but many teams struggle to assemble coherent end-to-end patterns across providers, intents, and surfaces.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Build and review widgets, Live Activities, and controls using WidgetKit and ActivityKit across iOS 17+.
  • Design timeline-driven interfaces for home screen widgets, Dynamic Island expansions, and StandBy surfaces with App Intent-based interactions.
  • Integrate App Groups, entitlements, and deep links for seamless cross-app experiences and testing.

Quick Start

Create a basic WidgetKit timeline provider that shows the current date and set up a sample Live Activity to test Dynamic Island.

Frequently Asked Questions about widgetkit

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build interactive Live Activities and Dynamic Island layouts with WidgetKit?▼

Build interactive Live Activities and Dynamic Island layouts by coordinating ActivityKit with WidgetKit using AppIntent-driven actions. This Skill provides references for designing timeline-driven interfaces and expanding Dynamic Island expansions across iOS 17+.

What is the best way to configure a WidgetKit timeline provider for home screen widgets?▼

Configure a WidgetKit timeline provider by designing timeline-driven interfaces for home screen widgets. This Skill guides setting up providers and samples to establish coherent end-to-end patterns for your widget configurations.

Does WidgetKit work with App Groups and entitlements for cross-app experiences?▼

Yes, WidgetKit works with App Groups and entitlements to enable seamless cross-app experiences. You integrate App Groups, entitlements, and deep links to properly share data and test widget interactions across your app ecosystem.

Can I use App Intents to add interactive controls to Lock Screen widgets in iOS 17?▼

Yes, you can use App Intents to add interactive controls to Lock Screen widgets. This Skill covers designing App Intent-based interactions for Lock Screen elements, controls, and related surfaces across iOS 17+.

Why do my WidgetKit and ActivityKit implementations lack coherent end-to-end patterns?▼

WidgetKit and ActivityKit implementations often lack coherent patterns because teams struggle to assemble providers, intents, and surfaces together. This Skill coordinates these elements to establish unified end-to-end widget and Live Activity architectures.

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