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Desktop Widget Open APIs

ProviderDescriptionCommercial UseLimitsTermsFees
Serence

Write XML/RSS (external) data visualisation/presentation widgets. Capabilities limited to using
(manipulating) external data, i.e. news aggregators, blog post notifiers




None
YahooWidget Engine v3.0. Yahoo's release of the Konfabulator technology. Write cool widgets
for your desktop. Capabilities unlimited.
YesNoneYesNone

Google Homepage

Homepage API lets a user define a module for us on the personalized home page.YesYes
TouchstoneA client-side all-purpose heads-up-display for web-apps. Helps users to subscribe to what matters, set rules for what's important and stay up-to-date while they work. The more important the alert the more disruptive the presentation.YesNoneNone
NetjaxerA desktop application launcher and directory for Web 2.0/Ajax sites. NetJaxer users are able to launch Web 2.0 applications like Meebo, TadaList, Digg, Writely, and Rollyo, among others, from their Windows desktop, start menu and taskbar.YesNone
None

Examples of sites using APIs

None so far

Definitions:

  • Provider - Who is providing the API?

  • Description - What does the API let you do?

  • Commercial Use - Can you use this API for commercial use without asking?

  • Limits - Are there any limitations to amount of usage?

  • Terms - Link to Terms of Service