Dynamic Wallpapers for Linux
An open-source implementation of Wallpaper Engine for Linux. Bringing interactive and animated wallpapers to your Linux desktop.
Installation Guide
Follow these steps to get linux-wallpaperengine running on your system
Installing on Arch Linux
1. Install from the AUR using your preferred helper (e.g., yay):
yay -S linux-wallpaperengine-git
2. Run the application:
linux-wallpaperengine
Final steps
After installation, you'll need to install official Wallpaper Engine through Steam's Proton so base assets and your subscribed backgrounds are available.
- Make sure Steam is installed on your system
- Open your library and right click -> Properties on Wallpaper Engine
- Go to Compatibility and Enable Proton and finally click install
- Subscribe to wallpapers through Steam Workshop to make them available for linux-wallpaperengine
For more information please check the README.md
Feature Highlights
Enjoy existing animated desktop backgrounds from the official Windows version on Linux
Video Wallpapers
Support for various video formats as live wallpapers on your desktop.
Scene Wallpapers
Support for Wallpaper Engine scene-based wallpapers with animations and effects.
Web Wallpapers
Support for web-based wallpapers using CEF.
Multi-Monitor
Seamless support for multiple monitors with different wallpapers.
Wayland & X11
Support for Wayland through Layer Shell and X11 desktop environments without compositor.
Compatibility Status
Current implementation status of Wallpaper Engine features on Linux
Wallpaper Types
Full support through MPV
Image effects, user properties and complex effects. Particles not supported
Basic support, settings not implemented
Desktop Environments
As long as no compositor is drawing to the root screen
Layer Shell required (wlroots)
Features & Integrations
Background Showcase
These are some of the backgrounds that are regularly tested to prevent regressions and measure improvements.
Contributors
These are some of the people who have contributed to linux-wallpaperengine.