live-wallpaper.mp4

Video by Allen Y

A lightweight utility to set videos as your desktop wallpaper on macOS (Ventura or later), with Adaptive Theme & Power Saving Mode.
Includes a built-in ambient nature sound mixer for a relaxing experience.

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✨ Features

• 🖼️ Set video as your desktop wallpaper.
• 🌿 Mix natural ambient sounds (rain, beach, fire, etc.), each with its own volume control.
• 🛡️ Sandboxed, signed, and notarized by Apple. Aside from read-only right to the selected videos, it does not access your files, internet, or personal data.
• ⚡ Lightweight: uses ~50MB RAM for 4K video.
• 🌗 Adaptive Theme: auto matches your device's dark/light appearance.
• 🔋 Power Saving Mode: Automatically pauses wallpaper rendering when it's nearly or fully covered by other app windows.
• 🎁 Completely free and open source.

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🚀 Install

1. Download the latest LiveWallpaper.zip from Releases
2. Open the app, add a video and Set as Wallpaper
3. Enjoy your lively desktop with peaceful sounds 🌲

Note: After closing the app window, you can control the video wallpaper using the 📦 icon in the menu bar.

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🍺 Install via Homebrew

You can install LiveWallpaper on macOS using Homebrew:

brew install ducbao414/tap/live-wallpaper

Update:

brew upgrade ducbao414/tap/live-wallpaper

Uninstall:

brew uninstall live-wallpaper