chwp is a command-line utility for changing the desktop wallpaper without opening a graphical configuration application. It provides a straightforward way to select backgrounds from local image collections or retrieve images based on keywords.
The program accepts different kinds of input through the same command-line interface. Users can specify a search term, supply an image URL or point to a local directory containing wallpapers. It then selects and applies an appropriate background.
Keyword searches are particularly useful for users who want to vary their wallpapers without maintaining a large local collection. Multiple keywords can be supplied, and terms can also be combined to narrow the subject of the requested image.
chwp is suitable for terminal-oriented workflows where wallpaper changes are initiated through shell commands. It also offers a multi-monitor spanning option for displaying one background across several screens.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Changes the desktop wallpaper directly from the command line.
- Searches for wallpaper images using a supplied keyword.
- Randomly selects an image matching the requested keyword.
- Accepts a direct image URL for setting a specific wallpaper.
- Supports local image directories as wallpaper sources.
- Selects a random wallpaper from a specified local directory.
- Accepts multiple comma-separated search keywords.
- Combines search terms with the + operator to request images matching more specific subjects.
- Includes a span option for extending one wallpaper across multiple displays.
- Can be invoked from shell scripts and keyboard shortcuts.
Website: github.com/RouHim/chwp
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Developer: Rouven Himmelstein
License: MIT License
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