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Terminal widgets for Android
Green or amber monospace text on black, like a command line. Terminal widgets look like a command prompt: a black background, green monospace text, a prompt symbol and plain text output instead of graphics.
Also known as: hacker widgets, command line widgets, code widgets, matrix widgets.
Terminal widget recipes
Each recipe has a preview, exact colors and layer-by-layer steps.
Terminal clock widgetFree to build
Terminal analog clock widgetFree to build
Terminal calendar widgetData needs Pro
Terminal battery widgetFree to build
Terminal countdown widgetFree to build
Terminal to-do list widgetFree to build
Terminal photo widgetFree to build
Terminal quote widgetFree to build
Terminal music widgetData needs Pro
Terminal year progress widgetFree to build
Terminal step counter widgetData needs Pro
Terminal habit tracker widgetFree to build
Terminal sticky note widgetFree to build
Terminal world clock widgetFree to build
Terminal date widgetFree to buildThe terminal palette
- Black
#050805Background - Phosphor dark
#0D140DSurface and tracks - Phosphor green
#39FF6AText - Dim green
#2A9D50Labels - Green
#39FF6AAccent
Design rules
- Text: Start lines with a prompt such as > or $ and write labels in lowercase.
- Numbers: Print numbers as plain monospace output, not as large display type.
- Bars and rings: Draw bars from block characters, like [#####-----].
- Photos: Skip photos; this style is text only.
- Lists: Prefix rows with [ ] and [x] like a text file checklist.
Do
- Use one monospace font for everything.
- Keep text green on black with a dimmer green for labels.
Avoid
- Do not use rounded corners above 8.
- Do not mix in icons or images.
Wallpaper and icons
Pure black.
Monochrome green or white glyph icons.
Questions
What colors suit terminal widgets?
Start with Black (#050805) for the background, Phosphor green (#39FF6A) for text and Green (#39FF6A) as the accent.
Which font works for terminal widgets?
Use JetBrains Mono (import the font file), or the built-in Mono, at weight 500.
Does WidgetCraft have terminal widgets ready to use?
There is no ready-made terminal pack at the moment. Each recipe on this page lists the exact settings to build one in a few minutes, and most use only free features.