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Gadgets API

How do I start?

  1. Check out our Getting Started doc.
  2. Read the gadgets.* Developers Guide to learn more.
  3. Test your gadget for common errors like XML, HTML, character sets, and more.
  4. Submit your gadget to the directory.

Write gadgets for…

  • Gmail - Write contextual and sidebar gadgets.
  • Calendar - Write gadgets for the Calendar sidebar.
  • iGoogle - Write gadgets for Google's personalized homepage.
  • orkut - Write gadgets for the popular social network.

Resources

What are Gadgets?

Gadgets are simple HTML and JavaScript applications that can be embedded in webpages and other apps.


Simple to build

Built-in JavaScript libraries make it easy to create gadgets that include tabs, Flash content, persistent storage, dynamic resizing, and more. Use the Google Gadgets Editor to build gadgets quickly and easily.


Multiple sites

Your gadget can run on multiple sites and products including iGoogle, Gmail, Calendar, Sites, Maps, orkut, or any webpage. Write your gadget once, and with minor changes it can run in multiple places.


Reach millions of users

Many gadgets are viewed millions of times per week and generate significant traffic for their authors. For example, when users add your gadget to their iGoogle homepage, they'll see your content each time they visit Google. Gadgets can also be included in applications listed for sale in the Google Apps Marketplace.