Mac Widgets Mac Desktop Widgets

Live desktop widgets for the web pages you keep checking

Kepo turns repeated web checks into focused Mac desktop widgets, so updates stay one shortcut away instead of becoming another browser tab.

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Why it exists

A desktop surface for repeated checks

Native macOS widgets are useful when an app already provides the widget you need.

Kepo is for custom desktop widgets built around the sources you personally check: websites, feeds, launch pages, repositories, dashboards, status pages, timers, and small tools.

People still search for Mac OS X widgets and widgets Mac OS X when they mean desktop widgets on a Mac. Kepo is built for modern macOS, not the old Dashboard system.

The goal is not to recreate a full website. A good Kepo widget answers a small question quickly: did something change, is there a new item, or does this source need attention now?

Use Cases

What you can turn into widgets

Start with sources that are important enough to check often but too small to deserve a permanent tab.

Web pages and page sections

Track latest articles, changelogs, rankings, announcements, documentation updates, and other repeatable page areas.

RSS feeds and desktop tickers

Keep one RSS or Atom feed visible as a compact Mac desktop widget when a full RSS reader is too much.

Developer and launch signals

Follow GitHub releases, Product Hunt launches, issue lists, status pages, and lightweight dashboards.

Small tools and workflows

Keep checklists, timers, formatters, counters, and compact utilities in the same shortcut-accessible panel.

Workflow

How Kepo works

Kepo keeps the creation flow simple while still supporting custom widgets.

Describe the widget

Tell Kepo which page or source you care about and what the widget should show.

Build with AI or Skills

Use the built-in AI creation flow, or build local custom widgets for free with Kepo Skills.

Open with one shortcut

Keep the widget in Kepo and bring the panel up when you need a quick glance without breaking your current workflow.

Fit

Kepo vs native Mac widgets

Use the right surface for the job.

Native widgets

Best for app-backed information like weather, calendar events, reminders, notes, and supported Mac apps.

Kepo widgets

Best for custom sources that do not already have a native widget: web pages, feeds, repositories, launch pages, and internal dashboards.

Legacy Dashboard widgets

Older Mac OS X widgets are no longer the modern macOS path. Kepo focuses on current Mac desktop workflows and web-based sources.

Questions

FAQ

Can I create custom Mac desktop widgets from websites?

Yes. Kepo is designed for custom widgets around websites, RSS feeds, launch pages, repositories, status pages, and other repeatable web sources.

Is Kepo the same as Apple macOS widgets?

No. Apple widgets come from apps that support the native widget system. Kepo runs custom widgets in its own shortcut-accessible Mac panel.

Can developers build widgets without paying for the AI flow?

Yes. Kepo Skills let developers build and run local custom widgets for free. The built-in AI creation flow is the paid convenience layer.

Can I use Kepo for Mac OS X widgets?

Kepo is not a legacy Mac OS X Dashboard widget system. It is a modern Mac app for custom desktop widgets built around websites, feeds, monitors, and small tools.

What pages make good Mac desktop widgets?

Good sources include RSS feeds, website sections, GitHub releases, Product Hunt launches, Reddit threads, status pages, dashboards, timers, checklists, and small utilities.

Start small

Create one widget for the page you keep checking.

Kepo works best when the first widget has one clear source and one repeated question.

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