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Widget Library

The Widget Library is where you can find all the Widgets that are available to install on your Blotch Smart Frame.

Accessing the Widget Library​

Widget Library

To access the Widget Library, you need to be logged in to the Console.

Once logged in, open a Frame to enter the Frame Editor and go to the Page Builder. The Widget Library is shown in the left pane as the Widget Selector, with a search bar at the top and a category dropdown to the right for filtering. You can search for any published Widget and filter by category after clicking the dropdown button to the right of the search bar.

Widgets we love​

This section showcases the Widgets that we love and recommend you to install on your Frame to get started. These Widgets are handpicked by the Blotch team and are of high quality.

Find Widgets​

You can search for Widgets by typing in the search bar at the top of the left pane. The search will look for Widgets that match the search query.

Categories​

You can filter the Widgets by category using the dropdown to the right of the search bar. The available categories are:

  • Ornamental: Widgets that add aesthetic value to your Frame.
  • Weather: Widgets that provide weather updates and forecasts.
  • News: Widgets that deliver the latest news and headlines.
  • Productivity: Widgets designed to help you stay organized and productive.
  • Smart Home: Widgets that integrate with and control your smart home devices.
  • Social: Widgets that connect you with social media platforms and updates.
  • Gaming: Widgets related to gaming, including game stats and updates.
  • Entertainment: Widgets that provide entertainment content such as videos and music.
  • Business: Widgets that offer business-related information and tools.
  • Health And Fitness: Widgets focused on health, fitness, and wellness.
  • Finance: Widgets that provide financial information and tools.
  • Sport: Widgets that deliver sports news, scores, and updates.
  • DIY: Widgets for do-it-yourself projects and tutorials.
  • Others: Miscellaneous widgets that don't fit into the other categories.
  • None: Widgets that are un-categorized.

Installing a Widget​

To install a Widget, click on the Install button on the Widget card. The Widget will be installed to your current Frame and can then be placed on a Page in the Page Builder.

See the Page Builder documentation for details on placing and arranging Widgets on the canvas.

Creating Widgets​

If a Widget is not available in the Widget Library, you can create your own Widget using the Widget Builder. The Widget Builder is a fully integrated tool to facilitate the creation and editing of Widgets.

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Once a Widget is created, you can publish it to the Widget Library for others to use.