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TerminalWidget
Put terminal output, charts, progress bars and images directly onto your Mac, iPhone and iPad widgets.
Built by Brett TerpstraNative macOS, iOS, iPadOSCLI, Shortcuts & AppleScript supportRich widget formattingTestFlight beta available
Opportunity score
38/100
A well-executed tool for a tight niche, but limited by one-time pricing and small market size; strong audience fit but weak revenue scaling.
Founder verdict
MAYBE
A beautifully executed niche tool with a loyal audience, but the one-time-purchase model and small market cap its growth potential; only worth building if you can expand the scope to a recurring service.
What is TerminalWidget?
TerminalWidget is a native Apple utility that bridges command-line outputs, scripts, APIs and Shortcuts to Home Screen and desktop widgets. It supports text, progress bars, sparklines, matrix charts and remote images, all styleable and syncable across devices via iCloud. Priced at $19.99 one-time on the App Store, it targets developers and automation enthusiasts who want live dashboards without web services. Built by indie Apple developer Brett Terpstra, it leverages his existing reputation and audience but faces the challenge of a niche, one-time-purchase market.
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