Question 1

How do I use Gowall to convert a wallpaper to match my terminal theme?

Accepted Answer

First, ensure your theme is supported or create a custom one in ~/.config/gowall/config.yml. Then, run `gowall recolor -t theme_name input.jpg output.jpg` to apply the palette. The docs provide visual examples for clarity.

Question 2

Can Gowall handle batch processing of images for compression?

Accepted Answer

Yes, combine it with shell loops or tools like find. For example, use `find . -name '*.png' -exec gowall compress {} {} \;` to compress all PNGs in place. Unix pipe support makes it ideal for scripting.

Question 3

Gowall vs ImageMagick: which is better for CLI image tasks?

Accepted Answer

Gowall excels in theme recoloring, OCR, and AI upscaling with a simpler command set, while ImageMagick offers more granular control and decades of maturity. Choose Gowall for aesthetic workflows and ImageMagick for precision editing.

Question 4

Does Gowall's OCR work on handwritten text or low-quality scans?

Accepted Answer

It supports hybrid OCR methods that can improve accuracy on challenging images, but performance varies by provider. For best results, use high-contrast inputs and experiment with different providers listed in the docs.

Question 5

What are the system requirements for running Gowall's AI upscaling?

Accepted Answer

AI upscaling uses adversarial networks and requires moderate CPU/GPU resources. Larger images may increase memory usage, but it's optimized for CLI efficiency—check the docs for specific benchmarks on your hardware.

Question 6

How to integrate Gowall with other tools like pywal for color schemes?

Accepted Answer

Use the color palette extraction feature to get dominant colors, then pipe output to pywal or similar tools. Community extensions like tinted-gowall also bridge to base16 themes for extended integration.

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