Iconfactory Tapestry
What’s a connector?
Tapestry uses connectors to retrieve the items in your timeline. Each connector is a collection of files that describe a feed and provide instructions on how to load it. They are the part of the app that gathers data.
Connectors are secure and protect your privacy.
Get connected.
If someone creates a connector you want to use, they are easy to download and install.
- Download the connector from the web (look for a file with a .tapestry extension) and save it (for example, on iCloud Drive).
- Open Tapestry settings, and tap Connectors then Add a Connector.
- Find the downloaded .tapestry file wherever you downloaded it, then tap it to install.
- In Settings > Connectors, you can now tap on the new connector to create a feed or get more info.
Featured Connectors
Here are some connectors to try out!
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Pixelfed
Pixelfed is the Fediverse's answer to Instagram.
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Hacker News
Posts from the front page of Hacker News.
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Glass
Glass is a global community platform for photographers.
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Feedbin
Read your Feedbin Subscriptions in Tapestry.
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Lemmy
Lemmy is a link aggregator for the fediverse. (It's like Reddit without being Reddit.)
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Gmail
View your gmail inbox through its atom feed.
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Apple Apps Today
Get app inspiration with stories straight from the App Store’s Today tab.
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Apple Newsroom
Stay updated with the latest news and announcements from Apple.
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Fefes Blog
A unique connector for a unique blog.
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Discourse
Add Discourse forums to your timeline, filter by category or tag.
Weave your own.
Connectors are created with standard web technologies: JavaScript and JSON. All of Tapestry’s connectors are open source and easy to adapt for your needs.
You’ll use Tapestry Loom on a Mac to test and debug your connector:
This app loads and displays content just like on iOS, but adds a web inspector that lets you see what’s going on during processing. You can also check configuration parameters, change feed variables, and view item metadata. And since you’re working on a Mac, you have your favorite text editor, version control, and any other tools you might need.
The API used by Tapestry is fully documented on GitHub. We highly recommend taking a look at this short walkthrough for creating your first connector.
Tapestry is a free app with premium features.