how to create a scriptable widget in js in javascript

To create a scriptable widget in JavaScript, follow these steps:

  1. Create an HTML file with the widget layout and design.
  2. Add necessary CSS and JavaScript files to provide styling and functionality.
  3. Use the Scriptable app on iOS to add the JavaScript code to the widget.
  4. Optionally, use a third-party app like Widgy to create more complex widgets.

Here's an example of a simple scriptable widget in JavaScript:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>Scriptable Widget Example</title>
    <style>
        body {
            background-color: #222;
            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
            color: #fff;
            text-align: center;
            margin: 0;
        }

        h1 {
            font-size: 4em;
        }

        p {
            font-size: 2em;
            margin: 1em 0;
        }
    </style>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>Widget Example</h1>
    <p id="time"></p>

    <script>
        function updateTime() {
            let now = new Date();
            let timeString = now.toLocaleTimeString();
            document.getElementById("time").innerHTML = timeString;
        }

        setInterval(updateTime, 1000);
    </script>
</body>
</html>

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In this example, the HTML file contains a title, a header, and a paragraph. The header and paragraph will be populated with the current time using JavaScript. The <script> tag contains a function that updates the time and a setInterval() method that calls the function every second.

After saving the HTML file, open it in the Scriptable app on iOS. Tap the "Add Script" button to create a new script, and then copy and paste the JavaScript code into the script editor. Finally, add a small or medium-sized widget to the home screen, select the script, and the widget will display the current time.

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