desktoppr
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Description:
Command-line tool to set the desktop picture
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.5,218@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: macos cli desktop automation wallpaper
Install: brew install --cask desktoppr
About:
desktoppr is a command-line utility designed for macOS that allows users to set the desktop wallpaper programmatically. It provides a simple and reliable way to change the desktop picture from a script or terminal, supporting local files and remote URLs. This tool is ideal for automation workflows and system configuration scripts.
Key Features:
  • Set desktop wallpaper via command line
  • Support for local image files and remote URLs
  • Simple, scriptable interface for automation
  • Works across multiple macOS versions
Use Cases:
  • Automating desktop setup in provisioning scripts
  • Changing wallpaper based on system events or time of day
Alternatives:
  • osascript – Uses AppleScript to set wallpaper; requires more verbose syntax and may be less reliable in some contexts.
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