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gnome-shell-extension-idlescape

Description

A Wayland-optimized video screensaver extension using mpv.

A Wayland-optimized video screensaver extension using mpv.

Idlescape plays a user-defined video when the system becomes idle, providing smooth playback and efficient resource handling.

Features:

  • Event-based idle detection (no polling)
  • Wayland-optimized playback (dmabuf / gpu fallback)
  • Safe process lifecycle management
  • Automatic stop on user activity or lock screen
  • Configurable video path and idle timeout
  • Supports both native and bash backend modes

Requirements:

  • GNOME 45+
  • Wayland session
  • mpv installed.
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