Widgets, Shortcuts, and automations

One of DataJot’s strengths is that you do not always have to enter values manually. Once the series exists, you can add measures from a widget, from a manual shortcut, or from a Shortcuts automation.

Before configuring a widget or shortcut, first create the series that will receive the measures. The Series page explains that step.

Add a measure without opening the app

The most important action is adding a measure. It receives a target series and a numeric value, then DataJot adds that value to the series history.

For a counter, the value can be fixed. For example, an “Add coffee” shortcut can add 1 to the “Coffee” series.

For a variable value, the shortcut can ask for the value before sending it to DataJot. This is better for temperature, weight, meter readings, or any measure you read manually.

Automate a measure

A Shortcuts automation can add a measure without you doing the logging at that moment.

For example, you can create an automation that runs at a fixed time, reads or asks for a value, then adds it to the right DataJot series. The goal is to reduce repetitive entry: DataJot receives the value, saves it with a date, and the history remains available in the app.

Start simple. Test the shortcut manually first, check that the measure arrives in the right series, then use it inside an automation.

Quick add widget

The add measure widget is useful for values you add often.

If you track coffee, you can configure a widget with the “Coffee” series and the value 1. Each tap adds a measure. With sum aggregation, DataJot can then display the total for the day or week.

This widget is available in small and medium sizes. It also displays the aggregated value for the current day for the configured series.

Chart widget

The chart widget lets you review a series quickly from the Home Screen.

Choose a series and range: day, week, month, six months, or year. The widget displays the corresponding chart and the latest available value.

In medium and large sizes, it can also display statistics according to the series configuration. In small size, the display is more compact.

Useful examples

A habit counter can use a fixed value of 1.

A weight measure can ask for the value when the shortcut runs.

A regularly recorded measure can be added by an automation, as long as the shortcut provides a reliable numeric value.

In all cases, keep series names explicit. That makes widgets and shortcuts easier to configure without sending values to the wrong destination.