A private, cloud-synced messaging system that allows you to send custom text updates from a web dashboard directly to an iOS Home Screen widget. Perfect for staying connected with family members or creating a personalized "daily quote" display.
Web Dashboard: A mobile-friendly portal to update messages from anywhere.
Secure Access: Firebase Authentication ensures only you can send messages.
Live Updates: iOS widget refreshes automatically to show the latest message.
Clean UI: Minimalist design with a bold, readable layout for all ages.
dashboard/index.html: The web-based sender portal.
widget/widget.js: The JavaScript code for the Scriptable iOS app.
Go to the Firebase Console and create a new project.
Authentication: Enable Email/Password sign-in. Add a user (Email + Password) that you will use to log into your dashboard.
Realtime Database:
Create a database and choose a server location.
In the Rules tab, paste the following to allow anyone to read but only logged-in users to write:
JSON
{ "rules": { ".read": true, "message": { ".write": "auth != null" } } } Project Settings: Copy your Web App Firebase Config (API Key, Project ID, etc.).
Open dashboard/index.html.
Find the const firebaseConfig block and replace the placeholders with your actual Firebase keys.
Host this file using Firebase Hosting, GitHub Pages, or any static site host.
Download the Scriptable App on the receiver's iPhone.
Create a new script and paste the code from widget/widget.js.
Replace the url at the top with your Firebase Database URL, making sure it ends in /message.json.
Go to the iPhone Home Screen, add a Scriptable widget (Small), and select this script.
Colors: Change the hex code in w.backgroundColor = new Color("#4facfe") in the widget script to match your preference.
Fonts: Adjust Font.boldSystemFont(22) for larger or smaller text.
This project is licensed under the MIT License — see the LICENSE file for details.