widget
Create, update, hide, show, list, and delete Übersicht desktop widgets on macOS. Use this skill whenever the user asks for desktop widgets, desktop gadgets, or widgets.
Best use case
widget is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Create, update, hide, show, list, and delete Übersicht desktop widgets on macOS. Use this skill whenever the user asks for desktop widgets, desktop gadgets, or widgets.
Teams using widget should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/widget/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How widget Compares
| Feature / Agent | widget | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Create, update, hide, show, list, and delete Übersicht desktop widgets on macOS. Use this skill whenever the user asks for desktop widgets, desktop gadgets, or widgets.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# WidgetDesk Skill
## Environment
- Widget directory: `~/Library/Application Support/Übersicht/widgets/`
- Template directory: `~/.claude/skills/widget/templates/` after install, or `.claude/skills/widget/templates/` inside this repo
- Host requirement: Übersicht is installed and available at `/Applications/Übersicht.app` or `/Applications/Uebersicht.app`
## First Step
- When working inside a WidgetDesk repo clone, run `bash scripts/setup.sh` first
- `scripts/setup.sh` is the default entrypoint: it installs missing host dependencies, starts Übersicht, prepares the widget directory, installs the skill, and verifies the result
- Use `bash scripts/setup.sh --check` only when the user explicitly wants a dry-run check or when you are diagnosing an installation problem
- Use `bash ~/.claude/skills/widget/scripts/doctor.sh` only for a fast post-install health check
- After setup, use the installed skill path under `~/.claude/skills/widget/`
## Reference Files
- Reusable implementation patterns: [patterns.md](patterns.md)
- Host management scripts: `scripts/` for setup, starting Übersicht, checking the environment, installing widgets, and listing widgets
---
## Hard Constraints
### 1. Layout
- All widgets should default to `position: fixed`
- Any bottom-aligned widget must keep `bottom >= 90px`
- Default edge spacing is `40px`
- Default width should stay within `140px` to `360px`
- Default height should stay within `48px` to `220px`
- Only exceed these dimensions when the user explicitly asks for a large widget
### 2. Interaction
- Display-only widgets should default to `pointer-events: none`
- Only enable interaction when the widget truly needs clicking, dragging, or text input
- Interactive controls must stay easy to hit
- Avoid complex multi-step desktop interactions by default
### 3. Refresh
- Command-driven widgets should normally refresh between `1000ms` and `600000ms`
- Refresh below `1000ms` only for clocks or clearly time-sensitive UI
- Pure frontend widgets should use `refreshFrequency = false`
- Avoid high-frequency network requests
### 4. Implementation
- Use lowercase kebab-case filenames
- Prefer existing templates and `patterns.md` before inventing new structure
- Prefer built-in macOS capabilities over extra dependencies
- Do not hardcode secrets
- Keep widgets single-file by default unless the user explicitly asks for more complexity
### 5. Visual Style
- Keep the style consistent, restrained, and macOS-like
- Default to dark translucent cards
- Recommended corner radius: `14px` to `20px`
- Prefer `SF Pro Display` and `SF Mono`
- Keep motion short, light, and purposeful
- Do not invent a brand-new visual language for every widget
---
## Operations
```bash
# First-time setup inside this repo
bash scripts/setup.sh
bash scripts/setup.sh --check
# Fast post-install health check
bash ~/.claude/skills/widget/scripts/doctor.sh
# Start Übersicht
bash ~/.claude/skills/widget/scripts/start-uebersicht.sh
# Install or update a template widget
bash ~/.claude/skills/widget/scripts/install-widget.sh \
~/.claude/skills/widget/templates/clock.jsx
# List installed widgets
bash ~/.claude/skills/widget/scripts/list-widgets.sh
# Write a brand-new custom widget
cat > ~/Library/Application\ Support/Übersicht/widgets/{name}.jsx << 'EOF'
{widget_code}
EOF
# Hide a widget without deleting it
mv ~/Library/Application\ Support/Übersicht/widgets/{name}.jsx \
~/Library/Application\ Support/Übersicht/widgets/{name}.jsx.disabled
# Show a hidden widget
mv ~/Library/Application\ Support/Übersicht/widgets/{name}.jsx.disabled \
~/Library/Application\ Support/Übersicht/widgets/{name}.jsx
# Delete a widget
rm ~/Library/Application\ Support/Übersicht/widgets/{name}.jsx
```
Prefer the `scripts/` helpers for host operations. Only write raw widget files directly when creating or replacing actual JSX content.
When the user asks for a standard widget that already exists as a built-in template, do not rewrite it from scratch. Run `scripts/setup.sh` if needed, then install the matching template.
Do not install or copy any widget file until `scripts/setup.sh` has completed successfully and the host app is available.
---
## Widget Format
```jsx
// Optional shell command. stdout is passed into render as output.
export const command = "date '+%H:%M:%S'"
// Refresh frequency in milliseconds. Pure frontend widgets should use false.
export const refreshFrequency = 1000
// CSS positioning. Use position: fixed.
export const className = `
position: fixed;
bottom: 90px;
right: 40px;
`
// render receives { output, error }
export const render = ({ output }) => {
return <div>{output?.trim()}</div>
}
```
---
## Required Rules
### Rule 1: Never import React from `react`
```jsx
// Bad
import { useState } from 'react'
// Good
import { React } from 'uebersicht'
```
### Rule 2: Never call hooks directly inside `render`
```jsx
// Bad
export const render = () => {
const [n, setN] = React.useState(0)
}
// Good
const Widget = () => {
const { useState } = React
const [n, setN] = useState(0)
return <div>{n}</div>
}
export const render = () => <Widget />
```
### Rule 3: Never return a function from a state updater
```jsx
// Bad
setRemaining(r => {
if (r <= 1) return p => p === 'work' ? BREAK : WORK
})
// Good
useEffect(() => {
if (remaining !== 0) return
setPhase(p => p === 'work' ? 'break' : 'work')
setRemaining(p => p === 'work' ? BREAK : WORK)
}, [remaining])
```
---
## Position Cheatsheet
| Position | CSS |
|----------|-----|
| Bottom right | `bottom: 90px; right: 40px;` |
| Bottom left | `bottom: 90px; left: 40px;` |
| Top right | `top: 40px; right: 40px;` |
| Top left | `top: 40px; left: 40px;` |
---
## Built-In Templates
| File | Purpose | Default Position |
|------|---------|------------------|
| `clock.jsx` | Clock and date | Bottom right |
| `horizon-clock.jsx` | Alternate horizontal clock | Bottom right |
| `pomodoro.jsx` | Pomodoro timer | Bottom left |
| `now-playing.jsx` | Apple Music now playing | Bottom center |
| `system-stats.jsx` | CPU, memory, battery | Top right |
| `weather-canvas.jsx` | Animated weather card | Top left |
| `git-pulse.jsx` | Local Git activity heatmap | Top right |
| `memo-capsule.jsx` | Local quick-note capsule | Top center |
| `volume-knob.jsx` | System volume control knob | Right side |
| `tap-counter.jsx` | Simple interactive counter with persisted local state | Bottom right |
Copy a template directly when it already matches the request, or use it as the starting point for a custom widget.
---
## Style Baseline
```css
background: rgba(8, 12, 20, 0.72);
backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
border-radius: 18px;
border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'SF Pro Display', sans-serif;
color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
```
Add this for display-only widgets:
```css
pointer-events: none;
```
---
## Useful macOS Shell Commands
```bash
date '+%H:%M:%S'
date '+%Y年%-m月%-d日 %A'
pmset -g batt | grep -o '[0-9]*%' | head -1
top -l 1 | grep "CPU usage" | awk '{print $3}'
curl -s "wttr.in/?format=%t+%C"
```
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