Rootless

Automate iOS, iPadOS, and macOS using plain JavaScript. Build custom widgets and interact directly with native APIs.

Download on the App Store
Rootless app interface

Plain JavaScript

Supports ES6. Scripts are stored as plain .js files on your disk.

Native APIs & Documentation

Integrate directly with iOS native APIs. Fully documented, available offline.

Siri Shortcuts

Trigger scripts via Siri. Present tables, websites, and custom HTML natively.

System Integration

Run from the Share Sheet, process inputs, and manage local files via Files.app.

x-callback-url

Communicate seamlessly and trigger workflows with other apps on your device.

Customizable & Ready

Tailor the code editor to your liking. Includes several example scripts to start immediately.

Documentation

Also inside the app, or as rootless.json.

QuickLook

Documents, images and text

Previews a file. Text is written to a temporary file first. In-app only; check isAvailable.

Properties

isAvailableBoolean

False in a widget.

Methods

QuickLook.present(path)void

Previews the file at a path.

  • path String required
QuickLook.text(text, name?)void

Previews a string, written to a temporary .txt file.

  • text String required
  • name String

Examples

Previewing output

QuickLook.text(JSON.stringify(data, null, 2), "response");