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patrickjs/jquery-mobile — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2014-02-05

JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · easy

TL;DR

A framework that extends jQuery with pre-built, touch-friendly components so websites automatically adapt to phones and tablets.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Mobile UI components
      Touch friendly buttons
      Responsive layouts
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
      jQuery
      CSS
    Use cases
      Mobile dashboards
      Responsive websites
      Progressive web apps
    Audience
      Web developers
      jQuery teams

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Build a mobile dashboard using pre-built navigation menus, buttons, and sliders.

REASON 2

Create a responsive website that automatically adapts to phones and tablets without separate codebases.

REASON 3

Build a field survey tool or mobile shopping cart using ready-made mobile form widgets.

REASON 4

Use the download builder tool to package only the components you need for a smaller file size.

What's in the stack?

JavaScriptjQueryCSS

How it stacks up

patrickjs/jquery-mobile3rd-eden/ircb.ioa15n/a15n
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2014-02-052016-11-162019-04-07
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity2/52/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdevelopergeneral

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 30min

Built during the jQuery era, teams not already using jQuery may prefer a modern alternative.

Yoink these prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to use the jQuery Mobile download builder to include only the components I need.
Prompt 2
Help me build a mobile-friendly navigation menu using jQuery Mobile components.
Prompt 3
Explain how jQuery Mobile makes one interface work across iPhone, Android, and other devices.
Prompt 4
Walk me through customizing the theme colors and styling in this jQuery Mobile project.
Prompt 5
What are modern alternatives to jQuery Mobile for teams not already invested in jQuery?

Frequently asked questions

wtf is jquery-mobile?

A framework that extends jQuery with pre-built, touch-friendly components so websites automatically adapt to phones and tablets.

What language is jquery-mobile written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript, jQuery, CSS.

Is jquery-mobile actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2014-02-05).

How hard is jquery-mobile to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is jquery-mobile for?

Mainly developer.

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