tauri-plugin-widgets 0.4.2

Tauri plugin for App Widgets on Android, iOS, and macOS (WidgetKit); Windows Widgets Board (Adaptive Cards) + desktop webview; Linux desktop webview with X11 DESKTOP pin.
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title: Platform setup
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# Platform setup

Pick a surface. Desktop is the fastest feedback loop; native extensions take longer but ship on the home screen.

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![Platform surfaces: desktop, Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux](/illustrations/platforms.jpg)

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| Platform | Surface | Rough time | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Desktop | Frameless webview | ~10 min | [Desktop](/guide/setup/desktop) · [First widget](/guide/first-widget) |
| Android | Jetpack Glance AppWidget | ~30–60 min | [Android](/guide/setup/android) |
| iOS | WidgetKit extension | ~1–2 h (Xcode) | [iOS](/guide/setup/ios) |
| macOS | WidgetKit `.appex` + `tauri build` | ~1–2 h | [macOS](/guide/setup/macos) |
| Windows | Widgets Board and/or desktop webview | ~1 h | [Windows](/guide/setup/windows) |
| Linux | Desktop webview + X11 pin | ~30 min | [Linux](/guide/setup/linux) |

Each setup page ends with **When it fails**. Symptom index: [Troubleshooting](/guide/troubleshooting).