webviewscreensaver ☆
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Description:
Screen saver that displays web pages
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: screensaver webkit macos dashboard utility
Install: brew install --cask webviewscreensaver
About:
WebViewScreenSaver is a macOS screen saver that renders web pages directly on the desktop. It allows users to display dynamic web content, such as dashboards or live data feeds, as a background. This provides a customizable and visually engaging alternative to static images or standard animations.
Key Features:
  • Displays any live web page as a screen saver
  • Supports multiple URLs in a rotating slideshow
  • Configurable refresh intervals and update frequency
  • Uses native macOS WebKit rendering engine
Use Cases:
  • Displaying a personal dashboard or analytics feed on a lock screen
  • Creating a dynamic digital signage display using a Mac
  • Monitoring a web-based status page in a passive, ambient view
Alternatives:
  • Plash – More actively maintained, offers deeper integration and interactivity.
  • Aerial – Displays Apple TV aerial videos instead of web content.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Oct 25, 2023 12:37am 2.2.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 6aa7949f
Oct 25, 2023 12:34am 2.2.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 2850ef3d
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