Display command output, progress, sparklines, and images in customizable widgets for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Universal app, one-time purchase.
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TerminalWidget is a universal macOS, iOS, and iPadOS app that turns terminal output into live, customizable home-screen widgets. Instead of keeping a terminal window open or checking logs manually, you can pipe command results, script output, API responses, or Shortcuts data directly into widgets that display rich text, progress bars, sparklines, charts, and even images. It’s available as a one-time purchase for $19.99 on the App Store, with a public TestFlight beta for trying it out first.
With iCloud enabled, widgets sync across multiple Macs and iOS devices. You can update a widget from your Mac’s CLI and see the change appear on your iPhone or iPad moments later. Existing CLI scripts keep working the same way for Mac workflows, while iOS updates use rapid iCloud propagation.
A complete command-line tool is included, so you can incorporate widget updates directly into scripts. The CLI supports targeting specific widgets, setting text, icons, progress values, and colors—all in a single line. On top of that, Shortcuts actions work on both Mac and iOS, with AppleScript support and a URL scheme for deeper automation.
Beyond plain text, TerminalWidget accepts serial integer data for charts and graphs, 0–100 values for progress bars, and matrix-style data for heatmap-like displays. You can also show local or remote images, including images generated by APIs, and display them edge-to-edge. Full control over colors, fonts, and icons means each widget can match your aesthetic.
You’re not limited to one widget. TerminalWidget lets you target multiple widgets individually, each with its own command output, formatting, and update schedule. This makes it easy to build a personal dashboard with separate widgets for different data sources.
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TerminalWidget turns your terminal into a visual dashboard that lives on every Apple device you own.
The key edge is the combination of a full CLI with native widget rendering across three platforms. Many widget apps are iOS-only or require manual configuration; TerminalWidget’s scriptable, automatable approach means your existing shell scripts can push updates without extra steps. The one-time price—rather than a subscription—also makes it a straightforward buy for power users who want a permanent tool.
You regularly run commands or scripts whose output you’d like to see without opening a terminal, or if you want a unified widget dashboard across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It’s especially valuable if you already use Shortcuts, AppleScript, or CLI automation and want a polished visual layer on top. If you’re on the fence, the TestFlight beta lets you test it before committing.
