# init(intent:description:) Creates a recommended configuration for a widget on platforms that don’t offer a dedicated user interface to customize widgets. ``` init(intent: T, description: S) where S : StringProtocol ``` ## Parameters `intent` The intent that represents the recommended configuration. `description` A description that helps the user understand the value of the preconfigured configuration option. For example, if the configuration represents a location in a weather app, the description may be the name of one of the user’s favorite cities, such as `Cupertino`. ## Discussion> Note: On platforms that offer a dedicated user interface for configuring > widgets — for example, iOS or macOS — `IntentRecommendation` is > inactive. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)