Rong is a CLI that extracts a Material You color palette from an image or video, and applies it across your system using configurable template mappings.
This utility is useful for dynamically theming desktop environments, applications, or any system that supports Material You or customizable color schemes.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Extracts color palettes from images or videos.
- Generates color output using customizable templates.
- Automatically writes output to multiple target files.
- Easily theme apps like WezTerm, Eww, Kitty, Spicetify, Waybar, and Discord mods.
Website: github.com/Nadim147c/rong
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Developer: Ephemeral
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

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