alarmkit

Implement AlarmKit alarms and countdown timers with native system UI.

Updated May 10, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/FelixRauch/medat-figuren --skill alarmkit-felixrauch
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Skill: alarmkit
Source: https://github.com/FelixRauch/medat-figuren/tree/main/.agents/skills/alarmkit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/FelixRauch/medat-figuren --skill alarmkit-felixrauch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you implement iOS/iPadOS alarms and countdown timers that integrate with Apple’s system presentation (Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and Apple Watch), so users get reliable, native-feeling alert experiences without building custom UI.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Alarm and timer scheduling: Create one-time alarms or duration-based countdown timers using AlarmManager.
  • Native system UI presentation: Configure AlarmPresentation and AlarmAttributes so the system renders templated UI across Lock Screen/Dynamic Island and (where applicable) Apple Watch.
  • Snooze, pause, stop actions: Wire stop and snooze behaviors via LiveActivityIntent implementations and track lifecycle via alarmUpdates.
  • Authorization and state observation: Request AlarmKit authorization up front and observe authorization/alarm state transitions asynchronously.
  • Live Activity integration: Support countdown/paused presentation with the required widget extension target.

Quick Start

Use the alarmkit Skill to schedule a countdown-style timer for iOS 26+ that displays a native countdown on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with working pause and stop actions.

Frequently Asked Questions about alarmkit

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I display a live countdown timer on the iOS Lock Screen and Dynamic Island?▼

Implement AlarmKit countdown timers by scheduling them via AlarmManager and configuring AlarmPresentation with a widget extension to render native Live Activity UI on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.

Can I add snooze and stop buttons to an iOS Live Activity notification?▼

Wire snooze and stop actions to AlarmButton configurations via LiveActivityIntent implementations to handle interactive alarm controls directly within the iOS Live Activity system UI.

Does AlarmKit require a specific iOS version for Lock Screen alarm integration?▼

AlarmKit requires iOS 26+ APIs for scheduling alarms and rendering native Live Activity presentations on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.

How do I request authorization to schedule alarms using AlarmManager in SwiftUI?▼

Request AlarmKit authorization up front via AlarmManager and asynchronously observe authorization and alarm state transitions before scheduling alarms or countdown timers in SwiftUI.

What is the best way to show a paused countdown timer state in an iOS widget?▼

Support a widget extension target to render countdown and paused Live Activity states, tracking alarm lifecycle transitions via alarmUpdates to reflect the current timer status natively.