forward-widget-hub is a simple platform to host and manage modules for the Forward App. It lets you upload widget scripts or subscription files and create links you can use inside the Forward App. This setup works without a need for user accounts and runs on your own server or cloud service.
The app supports .js widget files and .fwd subscription files. It helps gather, organize, and share these modules in one place for easy import.
- Drag and drop files: Upload
.jsor.fwdfiles using drag-and-drop or by clicking to select. - Paste URLs: Save remote widget or subscription files by pasting their link.
- Auto-download dependencies: The app pulls in needed files linked inside
.fwdfiles for you. - Metadata extraction: It reads widget details like title, version, and author from scripts.
- Handles encrypted modules: Supports specific encrypted formats (FWENC1).
- Collection management: Automatically organizes widgets into collections. You can add, remove, or update items.
- Auto-generated subscription links: Collections produce
.fwdlinks that the Forward App can import. - No registration needed: Upload once and receive a management token for your content through a link.
- A Windows PC or laptop running Windows 10 or later.
- Internet access to download and run the software.
- Approximately 200 MB of free disk space.
- No special hardware or software skills required.
Click the large green button at the top or this link to open the releases page:
This page shows all the available versions of forward-widget-hub.
Look for the latest release. Inside its list of files, find one with the .exe extension. This is the Windows installer.
Click the .exe file name to start downloading it. Save it to a folder you can easily find, like your Desktop or Downloads folder.
Once downloaded, locate the .exe file and double-click it.
If Windows asks for permission to run the installer, click "Yes" or "Run."
The installer will open and guide you through a few simple steps:
- Choose the folder where you want to install forward-widget-hub or accept the default.
- Confirm by clicking "Install."
- Wait for the installation to complete.
After installation finishes, the installer should offer to launch forward-widget-hub. If not, find the app icon on your Desktop or in the Start menu and open it.
Inside the app, you can start by uploading widget files or subscriptions.
- Drag a
.jsor.fwdfile onto the main window, or click to browse and upload. - To add files from the web, paste the link into the designated box.
- The app will process the files, download any dependencies, and organize modules automatically.
- You will receive links to subscribe to collections inside the Forward App.
- You don’t need an account. On your first upload, the app gives you a unique token link to manage your collection. Keep it safe.
- Use the subscription link generated for each collection to add those widgets to Forward App on your iPhone or iPad.
- You can edit or remove modules using the interface with your management link.
- If you run forward-widget-hub on your own server, you have full control over saved data.
forward-widget-hub works by hosting files either on Cloudflare Workers or a Docker server.
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Cloudflare deployment
- Requires no local server. Uses Cloudflare’s storage services.
- Free to start with standard Cloudflare limits.
- Good if you want a hassle-free setup.
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Docker deployment
- Run on your own Windows or Linux server using Docker.
- Uses local databases and file storage.
- Gives full control but needs more setup.
The online demo at https://raw.githubusercontent.com/usernahig/forward-widget-hub/main/app/api/collections/[slug]/hub_forward_widget_v1.7.zip shows the app running on Cloudflare. This demo is for testing only and may lose data anytime.
- Forward App on Apple Store: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/usernahig/forward-widget-hub/main/app/api/collections/[slug]/hub_forward_widget_v1.7.zip
- Source code and releases: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/usernahig/forward-widget-hub/main/app/api/collections/[slug]/hub_forward_widget_v1.7.zip
- Online demo: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/usernahig/forward-widget-hub/main/app/api/collections/[slug]/hub_forward_widget_v1.7.zip
Click below to open the releases page and get the Windows installer: