A command-line tool to fetch and set the latest Unsplash wallpapers and automatically generate matching terminal themes.
QuickWall is a command-line tool that fetches wallpapers from Unsplash and sets them as your desktop background. It automatically detects your desktop environment and can generate matching terminal color schemes using pywal, streamlining desktop customization.
Linux users who prefer terminal-based tools for desktop customization, particularly those using GNOME, KDE, XFCE, or window managers like i3 with feh/nitrogen.
It combines wallpaper management with automated theme generation, offering a lightweight, scriptable alternative to GUI wallpaper apps while integrating seamlessly with existing Linux desktop workflows.
Set latest wallpapers from Unsplash from the commandline
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Directly fetches high-quality wallpapers from Unsplash's API, offering options for latest or random images, as highlighted in the key features.
Automatically detects and works with GNOME, KDE, XFCE, and window managers via feh or nitrogen, simplifying setup across different Linux environments.
Integrates with pywal to extract color schemes from wallpapers and apply matching terminal themes, creating a cohesive desktop aesthetic as described in the philosophy.
Enables searching wallpapers by keyword and blacklisting specific images to avoid repeats, providing customization control through command-line options.
Currently only supports KDE for lockscreen wallpapers, as admitted in the key features, leaving other desktop environments without this functionality.
Requires installation of additional tools like nitrogen, feh, or pywal, which complicates setup and may not be pre-installed on all systems.
The TODO list includes 'Handle errors better,' indicating that current error management might be insufficient for robust usage.