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mpvpaper

video wallpaper program for wlroots based wayland compositors

  • video-wallpaper-tool
  • CLI
  • DESKTOP
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · Jun 2, 2026 description in en

Description

Turns video files into animated wallpapers on wlroots-based Wayland compositors. It is useful for users who want a moving desktop background in environments such as Sway, Wayfire, or other wlroots setups.

Video wallpapers can use CPU, GPU, battery, and memory continuously. Test performance and avoid private or distracting media on shared screens.

How to run

mpvpaper

Commands: mpvpaper

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