A developer has created an open source alternative to KWGT called Sukko.

It is an open source Android app for creating widgets for home and lock screens.

Here’s the project website: https://sadellie.github.io/sukko/

His repo: https://github.com/sadellie/sukko

Its currently in experimental stage and will take a while until a full release.

Current stage

Experimental

  • Accessibility features are not implemented
  • Expect huge changes in functionality
  • Clean installation recommended. Data migration is not guaranteed
  • External code contributions are welcomed, but I recommend waiting for alpha stage. There are no contributing guidelines at the moment
  • Bug reports and feature requests are discouraged. I know what ku*tom is
  • Not for daily usage despite implemented features and overall stability
  • Please avoid redistribution on “free and open source android app repositories” 🟢🟦

Development updates: https://t.me/sadellie_dev

Compatibility

  • Android 12 / API 31 and higher
  • vivo - no, lol
  • Pixel and close to AOSP ROMs
  • Anything else - visit https://dontkillmyapp.com/ and follow instructions. If that didn’t help - open an issue or buy Pixel
  • cron@feddit.orgEnglish
    21·
    2 days ago

    Maybe add this line to your post?

    Sukko is an open source Android app for creating widgets for home and lock screens.

  • AItoothbrush@lemmy.zipEnglish
    3·
    2 days ago

    This seems very neat, will be watching the progress. The beta rn is pretty glitchy but its not even released yet.

  • limerod@reddthat.comOPMEnglish
    4·
    2 days ago

    Hopefully, by the time it gets an fdroid release it will be slightly stable.

    Interestingly, he says no vivo phones supported.

    • Jrockwar@feddit.ukEnglish
      101·
      2 days ago

      I get that vivo phones aren’t supported, but the energy and messaging is very off here. “Vivo - no, lol” “open an issue or buy pixel”.

      There’s no need to be a condescending dick to your users, you can just write “phones with aggressive task managers might kill the app and break updates”.

      Plus I don’t think anybody sane is “buying pixel” just to access a widget app. 🙄

      • limerod@reddthat.comOPMEnglish
        1·
        2 days ago

        I chalked that to language barrier and not necessarily the app creator being a dick. There’s not enough activity to make an informed choice. So, will defer that until we see more.

        Plus I don’t think anybody sane is “buying pixel” just to access a widget app. 🙄

        Not necessarily a widget app but apps in general. I haven’t had issues with samsung or realme FWIW.

        • Jrockwar@feddit.ukEnglish
          11·
          2 days ago

          I have a Xiaomi, which typically is on the bad list of “dontkillmyapp” but with a bit of knowledge and care I’ve had zero issues.

          You just have to know not to let the phone kill apps if you don’t want them killed 🤷‍♂️ but I guess many users can’t understand that.

    • limerod@reddthat.comOPMEnglish
      11·
      2 days ago

      Yes, I read that. Maybe, he does not want the app from others on fdroid and just from him.

      The license is GPL 3 so cannot legally stop you from Redistribution. Hopefully, fdroid gets a build from him. Otherwise, this app may be a no go for many people.

      • somerandomperson@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        21·
        2 days ago

        If the license is GPL3, how is he even able to say to avoid redistribution?

        Like…why should i listen to what they’re saying if they have no legal right to say it?

        • limerod@reddthat.comOPMEnglish
          11·
          2 days ago

          Maybe, he does not know that. Someone can open an issue to inform them about that. Anyway, you can choose not to.

          But, fdroid may not list the app, if you fork and try to publish with your name.