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WAIT — Stale — last commit 1y ago

• 8 active contributors
• MIT licensed
• CI configured
• ⚠ Stale — last commit 1y ago
• ⚠ Single-maintainer risk — top contributor 86% of recent commits
• ⚠ No test directory detected

_{Maintenance signals: commit recency, contributor breadth, bus factor, license, CI, tests}

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wallpapper is a Swift CLI tool that generates dynamic macOS wallpapers (HEIC format) that change appearance based on time of day and sun position. It processes sequences of images with metadata (timestamps, sun coordinates) to create the .heic files that macOS Mojave+ treats as dynamic, shifting between light/dark variants throughout the day—mimicking the built-in Big Sur wallpapers. Two-binary SPM package: Sources/Wallpapper/ and Sources/WallpapperExif/ are separate CLI entry points wrapping shared Sources/WallpapperLib/. The lib is organized by domain: DynamicWallpaperGenerator/ (core image→HEIC logic with Models and Errors), ImageMetadataReaders/ (extract EXIF, sun positions), SunPositions/ (solar calculations), and ConsoleOutput/ (CLI formatting).

macOS power users and developers who want to create custom dynamic wallpapers beyond Apple's built-in set. Also useful for digital artists, themers, and anyone wanting to automate wallpaper generation from image sequences without manual Xcode/metadata hacking.

Moderately mature but low-activity. The repo uses Swift 5.2, has CI via GitHub Actions (build.yml), and is distributed via Homebrew, suggesting production readiness. However, the last visible activity appears older (no recent commits shown), and it's a single-maintainer project with limited test coverage evident in the file structure.

Single-maintainer risk is substantial (only mczachurski visible). No visible test suite in the file listing suggests coverage gaps. The project depends on macOS-specific imaging APIs (NSImage extensions in Sources/WallpapperLib/Extensions/NSImage.swift) which could break with OS updates. The codebase has not been updated for Swift 6 or recent Xcode versions based on Package.swift targeting Swift 5.2.

No recent activity is evident from the file listing alone. The repo appears in maintenance mode—the build.yml workflow likely runs on push but there is no indication of open PRs, active issues, or recent commits beyond what exists in the static snapshot.

git clone https://github.com/mczachurski/wallpapper.git
cd wallpapper
swift build --configuration release
sudo cp .build/release/wallpapper /usr/local/bin
sudo cp .build/release/wallpapper-exif /usr/local/bin

Or via Homebrew: brew tap mczachurski/wallpapper && brew install wallpapper

Daily commands:

wallpapper -i input.json -o output.heic
wallpapper-exif -e existing.heic  # extract metadata from dynamic wallpaper

See -h flag for all options. Input JSON defines sequence of images + timing/sun data.

• Sources/Wallpapper/main.swift — Primary CLI entry point—all wallpapper command execution begins here; must understand argument parsing and program initialization.
• Sources/WallpapperLib/DynamicWallpaperGenerator/WallpaperGenerator.swift — Core wallpaper generation engine that orchestrates metadata embedding and image processing; essential to understand wallpaper creation workflow.
• Sources/WallpapperLib/DynamicWallpaperGenerator/ImageMetadataGenerator.swift — Generates HEIF image metadata with embedded timing and appearance sequences; critical for dynamic wallpaper functionality.
• Sources/WallpapperLib/SunPositions/SunCalculations.swift — Calculates solar position data used to time wallpaper transitions; enables sun-based dynamic wallpaper sequences.
• Sources/WallpapperExif/main.swift — Secondary CLI tool for extracting metadata from existing dynamic wallpapers; mirrors main wallpapper workflow for reverse operations.
• Sources/WallpapperLib/ImageMetadataReaders/DynamicWallpaperExtractor.swift — Extracts timing and appearance metadata from HEIF images; enables wallpaper analysis and debugging.
• Package.swift — Defines Swift package structure, dependencies, and build targets; required for building and packaging the application.

Add a new image format input support

1. Create a new converter function in Sources/WallpapperLib/Extensions/NSImage.swift to load the format (Sources/WallpapperLib/Extensions/NSImage.swift)
2. Update WallpaperGenerator.swift to call the new converter before processing sequences (Sources/WallpapperLib/DynamicWallpaperGenerator/WallpaperGenerator.swift)
3. Add validation and error handling in ImageMetadataGeneratorError.swift (Sources/WallpapperLib/DynamicWallpaperGenerator/Errors/ImageMetadataGeneratorError.swift)

Add a new wallpaper sequence mode (e.g., time-of-day based)

1. Create a new model file under Sources/WallpapperLib/DynamicWallpaperGenerator/Models/ to hold sequence configuration (Sources/WallpapperLib/DynamicWallpaperGenerator/Models/)
2. Implement calculation logic in a new file under Sources/WallpapperLib/SunPositions/ (mirror SunCalculations.swift structure) (Sources/WallpapperLib/SunPositions/SunCalculations.swift)
3. Update ImageMetadataGenerator.swift to conditionally use your new calculation module based on sequence type (Sources/WallpapperLib/DynamicWallpaperGenerator/ImageMetadataGenerator.swift)
4. Update Program.swift to prompt users for the new mode parameters (Sources/Wallpapper/Program.swift)

Add metadata extraction support for a new HEIF property

1. Create a new extractor file under Sources/WallpapperLib/ImageMetadataReaders/ following LocationExtractor.swift pattern (Sources/WallpapperLib/ImageMetadataReaders/LocationExtractor.swift)
2. Define a model in Sources/WallpapperLib/ImageMetadataReaders/Models/ to hold the parsed property (Sources/WallpapperLib/ImageMetadataReaders/Models/ImageLocation.swift)
3. Call your extractor from DynamicWallpaperExtractor.swift in the metadata reading flow (Sources/WallpapperLib/ImageMetadataReaders/DynamicWallpaperExtractor.swift)
4. Update Program.swift or WallpapperExif/Program.swift to output the extracted property (Sources/WallpapperExif/Program.swift)

Add a new CLI argument or interactive option

1. Define the new option in Sources/Wallpapper/OptionType.swift enum (Sources/Wallpapper/OptionType.swift)
2. Add argument parsing logic in Sources/Wallpapper/Program.swift (Sources/Wallpapper/Program.swift)
3. Add user prompts via ConsoleIO in Sources/WallpapperLib/ConsoleOutput/ConsoleIO.swift if interactive (Sources/WallpapperLib/ConsoleOutput/ConsoleIO.swift)
4. Pass the parsed option to WallpaperGenerator.swift to influence generation behavior (Sources/WallpapperLib/DynamicWallpaperGenerator/WallpaperGenerator.swift)

• Swift + Swift Package Manager — Native mac

Xcode/Swift version constraint: Hardcoded to Swift 5.2 in Package.swift; Swift 6 migration not attempted. macOS-only: NSImage and ImageIO are macOS-specific; no Linux/Windows support despite SPM suggesting cross-platform. HEIC metadata structure: The XML/plist metadata format for dynamic wallpapers is reverse-engineered and fragile—breaking changes in future macOS versions would require manual inspection of output files. No validation of input JSON: bad SequenceInfo JSON may fail silently during generation. Sun calculation expects latitude/longitude: missing location data falls back to fixed times; document this clearly.

• Solar Elevation Angle & Apparent Solar Time — The core logic in SunCalculations.swift uses sun elevation to trigger image transitions; understanding solar angles is critical to tuning when wallpapers change and why latitude/longitude matter.
• HEIC/HEIF Container Format & Image Sequencing — Dynamic wallpapers are HEIC files with embedded sequences and metadata; the generator must correctly structure this container format or macOS will reject the wallpaper.
• Property List (plist) Metadata Embedding — macOS dynamic wallpapers store timing and sun data as XML plist metadata inside HEIC; ImageMetadataGenerator.swift must correctly serialize this format.
• Codable Serialization & JSON Schema Modeling — Input configuration uses Codable structs (SequenceInfo, PictureInfo); understanding how Swift's Codable maps JSON to models is essential for extending the input format.
• Exif Metadata Extraction & Camera Geolocation — wallpapper-exif pulls latitude/longitude from image Exif; used by the sun position calculator to customize wallpaper timing to user location.
• Time Zone & Civil Twilight Calculations — The generator must handle local time correctly (not UTC) and account for twilight periods when images transition; TZDBData or equivalent integration may be hidden in SunCalculations.

• boredzo/wallpapper — Alternative dynamic wallpaper generator; comparing approaches to HEIC metadata encoding could reveal missing features
• Mpark/variant — Swift enum/union patterns that could improve error handling in the DynamicWallpaperGenerator error hierarchy
• SDWebImage/SDWebImage — Image caching and format handling library; could be integrated to optimize large image sequences
• apple/swift-argument-parser — Modern Swift CLI argument parsing; current OptionType.swift is manual—ArgumentParser is the new standard
• pointfreeco/swift-composable-architecture — State management pattern that could refactor the generator's image processing pipeline into testable effects

To work on one of these in Claude Code or Cursor, paste: Implement the "<title>" PR idea from CLAUDE.md, working through the checklist as the task list.

Add unit tests for ImageMetadataGenerator and WallpaperGenerator

The repo lacks test coverage for core functionality. Sources/WallpapperLib/DynamicWallpaperGenerator/ contains critical image processing logic (ImageMetadataGenerator.swift, WallpaperGenerator.swift) and error handling (ImageMetadataGeneratorError.swift) with no corresponding test files. Adding XCTest coverage would catch regressions early and improve maintainability for contributors working on image metadata or wallpaper generation features.

• [ ] Create Tests/WallpapperLibTests/DynamicWallpaperGenerator/ directory structure
• [ ] Write tests for ImageMetadataGenerator.swift covering various image formats and metadata extraction edge cases
• [ ] Write tests for WallpaperGenerator.swift covering sequence generation and error conditions from ImageMetadataGeneratorError.swift
• [ ] Update Package.swift to include test target with proper dependencies
• [ ] Update build.sh or CI workflow to run tests

Add unit tests for SunCalculations and sun position models

The SunPositions module (Sources/WallpapperLib/SunPositions/SunCalculations.swift) calculates sun positions—a mathematically complex feature that needs regression testing. The models (SunCoordinates.swift, SunPosition.swift, WallpapperItem.swift) should be validated against known sun position data and edge cases (e.g., equinoxes, polar regions, daylight saving time transitions).

• [ ] Create Tests/WallpapperLibTests/SunPositions/ directory
• [ ] Write tests for SunCalculations.swift with real-world coordinates and expected sun positions at specific times
• [ ] Write tests for SunPosition and SunCoordinates models including edge cases (poles, equator, date boundaries)
• [ ] Add test data files with reference sun positions from a trusted astronomy library or NOAA data
• [ ] Integrate tests into CI pipeline (build.yml)

Add integration tests for wallpapper and wallpapper-exif CLI tools in GitHub Actions

The repo has a build.yml workflow but no visible integration tests for the two main executables (Sources/Wallpapper/main.swift and Sources/WallpapperExif/main.swift). Adding integration tests would verify end-to-end functionality like: CLI argument parsing, actual HEIC/JPEG generation, EXIF metadata reading, and error handling with invalid inputs.

• [ ] Create .github/workflows/integration-tests.yml or extend build.yml
• [ ] Add test image fixtures in Tests/Fixtures/ (sample HEIC, JPEG, and invalid image files)
• [ ] Write shell scripts in Tests/Integration/ to execute CLI with various argument combinations and verify output wallpapers
• [ ] Test wallpapper-exif specifically against sample images with EXIF location data
• [ ] Verify generated .heic wallpapers are valid macOS dynamic wallpapers (can add basic validation via file inspection)

• Add unit tests for SunCalculations.swift to verify solar position calculations against known ephemeris data—currently no test files exist in the repo.
• Document the JSON schema for SequenceInfo.swift with inline comments and add a schema.json file to Sources/ so users don't have to reverse-engineer input format from code.
• Create integration tests in Tests/ directory that round-trip: generate a HEIC wallpaper, extract it with wallpapper-exif, and verify metadata matches input—currently no test harness exists.

The wallpapper codebase appears to be a relatively straightforward macOS console application with no obvious critical vulnerabilities in the file structure analysis. However, the assessment is limited by missing key files: (1) Package.swift content prevents dependency vulnerability analysis, (2) actual implementation files are not provided, making it impossible to review code quality, input validation, and error handling. The application handles file I/O and metadata extraction, which are potential risk areas if not properly validated. No hardcoded secrets were evident from naming conventions. Recommendations include: obtain and audit Package.swift dependencies, implement comprehensive input validation for CLI arguments and file paths, establish a security disclosure policy, and conduct a full source code review focusing on file operations, image processing, and metadata handling.

• Medium · Missing Package.swift Dependency Information — Package.swift. The Package.swift file content was not provided for analysis. Without visibility into declared dependencies, it's impossible to verify if the project uses outdated, unmaintained, or known-vulnerable Swift packages. This is a critical input for dependency security assessment. Fix: Provide the complete Package.swift file for dependency audit. Regularly use swift package update and audit dependencies with tools like SwiftSec or OWASP Dependency-Check adapted for Swift.
• Low · No Visible Input Validation Framework — Sources/Wallpapper/OptionType.swift, Sources/WallpapperExif/OptionType.swift, Sources/Wallpapper/main.swift. The codebase appears to handle command-line arguments (OptionType.swift files suggest CLI argument parsing), but there is no visible input validation or sanitization framework visible in the file structure. This could lead to issues if user input is passed to system operations without proper validation. Fix: Implement comprehensive input validation for all command-line arguments. Validate file paths, image metadata, and coordinates before processing. Use allowlist-based validation where possible.
• Low · Potential Path Traversal in File Operations — Sources/WallpapperLib/DynamicWallpaperGenerator/WallpaperGenerator.swift, Sources/WallpapperLib/ImageMetadataReaders/DynamicWallpaperExtractor.swift. The application processes image files and generates wallpapers with file I/O operations (implied by DynamicWallpaperGenerator, ImageMetadataReaders). Without seeing the actual implementation, there's a risk of path traversal if file paths are constructed from user input without proper sanitization. Fix: Validate and canonicalize all file paths. Use secure path APIs that prevent directory traversal. Reject paths containing '..' or absolute paths outside intended directories. Use URL APIs instead of string concatenation.
• Low · No Visible Security Documentation — Repository root. The repository lacks security.md, security policy, or vulnerability disclosure guidelines. This makes it difficult for security researchers to responsibly report vulnerabilities. Fix: Create a SECURITY.md file with a vulnerability disclosure policy and contact information. Consider adding security guidelines to the README.
• Low · Insufficient Error Handling Visibility — Sources/WallpapperLib/DynamicWallpaperGenerator/Errors/, Sources/WallpapperLib/ImageMetadataReaders/Errors/. While error types are defined (ImageMetadataGeneratorError.swift, ExifExtractorError.swift), the actual error handling and logging implementations are not visible. Poor error handling could leak sensitive information about system paths or configuration. Fix: Ensure errors are logged without exposing sensitive paths or system information. Implement proper error sanitization before displaying to users. Avoid printing stack traces to console output.

LLM-derived; treat as a starting point, not a security audit.

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• Recent PRs — what's actively shipping
• Source on GitHub

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