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Octos: Web-based Dynamic Desktop Engine

Create and share live, interactive wallpapers with HTML/CSS/JS for Windows 10 & 11.

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Mandelbrot wallpaper

Explore the Mandelbrot fractal on your desktop

Solar system wallpaper

Or view the solar system in real-time

Terrain wallpaper

And even experiment with infinite procedurally-generated terrain

And more community mods are available for download right from the app

Quickstart

Download from the Microsoft Store:

Or download the latest .EXE installer from the releases page:

OctosSetup.exe

Features

Quick and easy customization Creating your own live, interactive wallpapers has never been easier.
Any and all web technology Supports games, websites, videos, and pretty much any other interactive web-based content for your wallpaper.
Performant and lightweight Optimized for web technologies on the desktop through WebView2. Designed to run smoothly for any machine, from beefed-up PCs to battery-powered laptops.
Powered by the Octos API Add music visualizations, media controls, and other native Windows features to your desktop through JavaScript with the Octos API.
Free and open-source Community contributions are welcome!
Octos Community Create and share your wallpapers for the world to download from the app.
Multi-monitor support Customize multiple monitors easily in the Octos app.

Octos Desktop App

Customize your desktop, download community wallpapers, and more, all from the Octos desktop app. Download for free on Windows 10 & 11.

Elevate your wallpaper with the Octos API. Access music visualization data, synchronize across monitors and displays, add media controls, and so much more right on your desktop in JavaScript via the Octos API.

It's super easy to get started making your own wallpapers for Octos. Check out the docs for a quick getting started guide.

Join the Octos community to share your wonderful creations with the world! It's easy to make and share HTML wallpapers with Octos.

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