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.

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