Weather Tool for LP3

A minimalist weather application designed for the Light Phone 3, built to demonstrate interest in contributing to the Light ecosystem.

LP3_Weather_Tool_Demo.mov

About This Project

This Weather Tool is fully-featured and optimized for the Light Phone 3's 3.92" AMOLED display (1080x1240). This project showcases:

• React Native architecture – Built with the same framework as LightOS
• Google API integration – Uses Google Weather and Places APIs, mirroring Light's existing Directory Tool
• Light Phone constraints – Optimized for the device's unique display and philosophy

Features

• Real-time weather data with location search
• Clean, distraction-free interface
• Designed for readability on the Light Phone 3's matte AMOLED screen
• Minimal animations respecting the device's intentional design

Technical Stack

• React Native
• Google Weather API
• Google Places API
• TypeScript

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Complete the React Native Environment Setup guide.

Installation

npm install

For iOS, install CocoaPods dependencies:

bundle install
bundle exec pod install

Running the App

# Start Metro bundler
npm start

# Run on Android
npm run android

# Run on iOS
npm run ios

Development

npm run lint      # Run ESLint
npm test          # Run tests
npm test -- --watch  # Watch mode

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Built with interest in contributing to Light's mission of creating technology that respects attention.