How does this skill handle data sharing between the app and the widget?

It uses a SharedWidgetStore pattern utilizing the 'group.com.leavn.app' App Group to allow the main app to write data that the widget can read.

Which specific iOS widgets can this skill build?

It is optimized for creating Verse of the Day, Reading Plan, Community Prayer widgets, and Reading Live Activities.

Does it support multiple languages?

Yes, it uses a dedicated WidgetI18n system to support localization across six different languages.

Can this skill help with widget update issues?

Yes, it provides implementation patterns for Timeline providers, background refreshes, and user-triggered reloads to ensure widget data stays current.

Widget Extension Builder

Name: Widget Extension Builder
Author: willsigmon

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Mobile Development

Streamlines the creation and maintenance of iOS widgets and Live Activities with integrated data sharing and localization.

The Widget Extension Builder is a specialized skill designed to accelerate iOS development within the Leavn app ecosystem. It provides comprehensive patterns for building Verse of the Day, Reading Plan, and Community Prayer widgets, as well as Reading Live Activities. By automating the setup of SharedWidgetStore via App Groups and providing robust templates for Timeline Providers and background refreshes, it ensures that widgets remain performant and synchronized. It also manages complex localization requirements through the WidgetI18n system, supporting six different languages out of the box.

Key Features

01Timeline provider implementation for background refresh logic

02Template generation for VerseOfDay, ReadingPlan, and Prayer widgets

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04Localized content management via WidgetI18n for six languages

05Live Activity support for real-time reading progress tracking

06Pre-configured App Group integration for data sharing

Use Cases

01Developing new iOS home screen widgets for content-heavy applications

02Troubleshooting background refresh and timeline synchronization issues

03Implementing data persistence between a main iOS app and its extensions

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add willsigmon/sigstack widget-extension-builder

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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