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Perfect for creating atmospheric video backgrounds, streaming scenes, or just for fun. Features authentic Matrix-style characters, customizable effects, and seamless multi-monitor support.\n\n![Digital Rain Preview](docs/preview.gif)\n\n## Quick Start (Windows)\n\n1. Go to [Releases](https://github.com/timothywarner/multimonitor-digital-rain/releases)\n2. Download the latest `Digital Rain.exe`\n3. Double-click to run\n4. Press ESC to exit\n\n## Features\n\n- 🖥️ **True Multi-monitor Support**: Automatically detects and utilizes all connected displays\n- 🎬 **Perfect for Video**: Ideal for creating atmospheric backgrounds in videos/streams\n- 🎮 **Simple Controls**: Just run and press ESC to exit\n- 📦 **Zero Installation**: Single portable executable\n- 🎨 **Authentic Style**: \n  - Japanese katakana and special characters\n  - Glowing green matrix effect\n  - White \"leader\" characters\n  - Trailing fade effects\n  - Variable speed and density\n\n## Use Cases\n\n- **Content Creation**: Perfect background for tech-focused videos\n- **Live Streaming**: Create an engaging background for your stream setup\n- **Presentations**: Add a cyberpunk atmosphere to tech talks\n- **Ambient Display**: Transform idle monitors into conversation pieces\n\n## Technical Details\n\n- **Performance**: Optimized for smooth performance across multiple displays\n- **Resolution**: Automatically adapts to each monitor's native resolution\n- **Memory**: Minimal resource usage\n- **Compatibility**: Windows 10/11 compatible\n\n## Building from Source\n\n### Prerequisites\n- Node.js 16+ ([Download](https://nodejs.org/))\n- Git ([Download](https://git-scm.com/))\n\n### Steps\n1. Clone the repository:\n   ```bash\n   git clone https://github.com/timothywarner/multimonitor-digital-rain.git\n   cd multimonitor-digital-rain\n   ```\n\n2. Install dependencies:\n   ```bash\n   npm install\n   ```\n\n3. Run in development mode:\n   ```bash\n   npm start\n   ```\n\n4. Build executable:\n   ```bash\n   npm run build\n   ```\n   Find the executable in `dist/Digital Rain.exe`\n\n## Contributing\n\nContributions are welcome! Some areas for enhancement:\n- macOS/Linux support\n- Additional visual customization options\n- Performance optimizations\n- Alternative character sets\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n- **Black Screen Only**: Ensure your graphics drivers are up to date\n- **Performance Issues**: Try reducing the number of active columns/effects\n- **Window Not Fullscreen**: Press Alt+Enter or restart the application\n- **Multiple Instances**: Only one instance can run at a time\n\n## License\n\nMIT License - Feel free to use in personal and commercial projects.\n\n## Credits\n\n- Inspired by The Matrix (1999)\n- Built with Electron and modern web technologies\n- Created by Timothy Warner ","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Ftimothywarner%2Fmultimonitor-digital-rain","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Ftimothywarner%2Fmultimonitor-digital-rain","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Ftimothywarner%2Fmultimonitor-digital-rain/lists"}