lively

Lively Wallpaper is a free and open-source application for Windows that lets users set animated desktop wallpapers and screensavers. It is built with WinUI 3 and the WindowsAppSDK framework, offering a modern Windows 11 design. **Wallpaper Types:** - **Video/GIF:** Fixed resolution, non-interactive. - **Webpage:** Variable resolution, interactive, powered by a minimal Chromium renderer. - **Application/Games:** Run Unity or Godot games as wallpapers, interactive and variable resolution. **Screensavers:** - Supports Windows screensaver functionality. - Any wallpaper can be used as a screensaver. - Multi-monitor support. **Automation:** - Controllable via command-line arguments. - Integrates with scripting languages like Python or AutoHotKey. **Lively API:** - Provides a powerful API for developers to create interactive wallpapers. - Access hardware readings, audio graphs, and music information. **Machine Learning:** - Leverages ML inference for dynamic wallpapers. **Additional Features:** - Hardware-accelerated video playback using mpv/VLC with customizable filters. - Drag-and-drop media or webpages to set as wallpaper. - Supports Shadertoy.com URLs. - Pauses wallpaper playback during fullscreen apps/games, on battery power, or during remote desktop sessions. - Playback rules based on foreground applications. **Download:** - Available on Microsoft Store (Windows 10 1809+) or as an installer (Windows 10 1903+). **Support:** - Contributions welcome for programming, design, localization, and bug reports. **License:** GPL-v3.