Wigify
Supercharge your Desktop with custom web widgets
Free1,337 impressionslaunches Oct 26
Wigify is a desktop app that lets you create and display custom HTML/CSS/JS widgets on your desktop.
- for
- Developers who want live desktop widgets without a web server
- pricing
- open source
- license
- MIT
Key features
- Custom HTML Widgets — Write widgets using plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with no framework required.
- Built-in Monaco Editor — Full-featured code editor with syntax highlighting, autocompletion and live preview.
- Live Preview & Auto-Refresh — See changes instantly and set refresh intervals to keep widget data up-to-date.
- Widget Templates — Start quickly with built-in templates such as Clock, Weather, Chart, Countdown and more.
- Drag, Resize & Smart Grid — Move, resize and automatically arrange widgets in a clean grid layout.
- Cursor Dodge & Click-Through — Widgets fade out and become click-through when the cursor approaches.
- System Tray & Auto-Update — Manage widgets from the menu bar and receive automatic updates from GitHub releases.
- Dark/Light Theme Support — Follows system theme with a native glassy appearance on macOS.
Use cases
- Display a live weather widget on the desktop
- Show a countdown timer for events
- Monitor system stats or custom API data in real time
- Create a personal dashboard with clocks and charts
Wigify FAQ
How do I install Wigify?+
You can install via Homebrew with `brew install wigify/tap/wigify` or download the latest release manually from the GitHub releases page.
Do I need any web framework to build widgets?+
No, widgets are built with plain HTML, CSS and JavaScript; no framework is required.
Is Wigify free to use?+
Yes, Wigify is open source under the MIT License and can be used without cost.
Can Wigify update itself automatically?+
Yes, it checks for and installs updates automatically from GitHub releases.
What platforms does Wigify run on?+
Wigify is an Electron-based desktop app and currently provides a Homebrew package for macOS.
Can I customize the refresh interval of a widget?+
Yes, each widget can be set to refresh at intervals such as 1 s, 1 m, 5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 30 m or 1 h.
Summarized by DevHunt from github.com · Oct 16, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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