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Hidamari

github.com/jeffshee/hidamari Desktop Customization Open-source projectOpen source

Hidamari lets Linux users set videos as wallpaper backgrounds on their desktop.

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About Hidamari

Hidamari is an open-source Linux application, written in Python, that sets videos as desktop wallpapers. It also supports autostart after login, volume control, mute or pause playback, random video selection, GNOME Wayland, multi-monitor setups, streaming URLs via yt-dlp tested with YouTube, and webpages as wallpaper. Hardware-accelerated video decoding uses VLC as a backend.

Several features have stated limits: static wallpaper with blur is currently GNOME exclusive, maximized-window and fullscreen detection is currently X11 only, and hardware acceleration does not work with Nvidia plus Wayland. Installation is available as a Flatpak on Flathub, with a setup guide.

Key features

  • Set videos as desktop wallpapers on Linux.
  • Autostart after login; control volume; mute or pause playback anytime.
  • Apply static wallpaper with blur effect, currently GNOME exclusive.
  • Pause playback when maximized window or fullscreen mode detected, currently X11 only.
  • Hardware-accelerated video decoding via VLC; not with Nvidia plus Wayland.
  • Support GNOME Wayland, multi-monitor, streaming URLs via yt-dlp, and webpage wallpapers.
Best for: Linux users who want video, streaming URL, or webpage wallpapers, especially those using GNOME Wayland or multi-monitor setups.
Good for
  • Open source under GPL-3.0 license.
  • Available as a Flatpak on Flathub.
  • Supports GNOME Wayland, multi-monitor, streaming URLs, and webpage wallpapers.
Watch out for
  • Static wallpaper with blur is currently GNOME exclusive.
  • Maximized-window and fullscreen detection is currently X11 only.
  • Hardware-accelerated video decoding does not work with Nvidia plus Wayland.

Hidamari at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Linux
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
open sourcelinuxpythondesktop customization

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Hidamari FAQ

How is Hidamari installed?
It is available as a Flatpak on Flathub. The project provides command-line instructions and says to follow the setup guide before installing.
Does Hidamari support streaming URLs or webpages as wallpaper?
Yes. Streaming URL support uses yt-dlp as a backend and has been tested with YouTube videos. Webpages can also be used as wallpaper; the project says this can theoretically include Unity or Godot WebGL games.
Does hardware-accelerated video decoding work with Nvidia and Wayland?
No. Hidamari uses VLC as a backend for hardware-accelerated video decoding, but the source notes that this currently does not work with the Nvidia plus Wayland combination.
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