Damask is a simple utility that automatically sets wallpaper images by selecting images from a variety of sources, including local files and folders.
It supports slideshows sorted randomly, by name, or by creation date.
This is free and open source software.
It currently supports setting the wallpaper image from the following sources:
- Bing Wallpaper – choose from the following resolutions: 3840×2160, 1920×1080, and 1366×768.
- Google Earth View.
- NASA Astronomy.
- Wallhaven – you’ll need a personal API key to access private collections and other sensitive content.
Features include:
- Define the refresh interval.
- Option to run the software in the background.
- Option to automatically start the program upon login.
- Keyboard shortcuts.
Website: gitlab.gnome.org/subpop/damask
Support:
Developer: Link Dupont
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

Damask is written in Vala. Learn Vala with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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