SSToolkit is an archived collection of reusable Objective-C components created to simplify common iOS interface and utility tasks. It began as a large library of classes developed from 2008 onward. The monolithic version was later deprecated because the collection had become difficult to maintain as a single package. Its functionality was divided into independent libraries covering badges, gradients, loading indicators, progress displays, text controls, web views, and UIKit helpers. The remaining SSToolkit package primarily acts as an umbrella header and CocoaPods specification that installs those smaller projects. It is best treated as a historical reference or component catalog rather than a recommended dependency for modern iOS development.
Features
- Reusable UIKit interface components
- Badge and heads-up display views
- Gradient and loading indicators
- Circular progress visualization
- Enhanced text fields and text views
- Foundation and UIKit utility categories