The problem this product is built around
Installation is where a design becomes a system surface, and where a correct preview can appear to fail. A package can be on disk while WidgetKit still shows an old timeline or an empty source.
How WidgetCraft solves it
WidgetCraft treats creation, installation and refresh as separate lifecycle steps. The package is validated, the selected document becomes available, and the app signals WidgetKit after available timelines change. Open the WidgetCraft product page for current availability and plan details.
A practical workflow
- Check document and empty state before install.
- Install and choose the matching configuration.
- Add the widget at the previewed size and wait.
- If stale, check selection and refresh before redesigning.
What to check before you trust the result
WidgetKit scheduling can keep a last-known timeline, and installation cannot force unlimited refreshes. A stale surface is a lifecycle question first.
Who this workflow is for
Use it when the creator preview is correct but the Home Screen is not.
Go deeper
For detailed mechanics, read Follow installation, Check first setup.
WidgetCraft is useful when it shortens a repeated decision while keeping evidence, assumptions and stopping points visible. Try WidgetCraft.