Completed
Public personal project
2026
MVG Departure Monitor
A public iOS home-screen widget that displays live Munich public-transport departures and provides a configurable live board.
Built a Scriptable-based iOS widget for viewing Munich public-transport departures. The project demonstrates API investigation, defensive data handling, user configuration, documentation, and attention to responsible API usage.
JavaScriptScriptableREST APIGitHub
Key Highlights:
- Real-time departure data for configurable Munich stops
- Home-screen widget plus full-screen live board
- Public source code, setup guide, and usage limitations
Tools & Technologies
Challenges
- Working with an unofficially documented public endpoint
- Presenting live departure data in a compact widget layout
- Supporting reusable configuration without an app backend
Solutions
- Separated widget display and settings into focused scripts
- Stored stop configuration locally for repeatable refreshes
- Documented API limitations and responsible-use requirements
Results
- Published a usable open-source project with installation documentation
- Supports configurable stops and transport-line filtering
- Demonstrates practical JavaScript and API integration outside work projects