https://github.com/nicksergeant/shorpypaper
A Python script that sets your macOS desktop wallpaper to the latest Shorpy photo.
https://github.com/nicksergeant/shorpypaper
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A Python script that sets your macOS desktop wallpaper to the latest Shorpy photo.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/nicksergeant/shorpypaper
- Owner: nicksergeant
- License: mit
- Created: 2013-07-18T01:54:40.000Z (almost 13 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2026-01-14T21:18:33.000Z (6 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-01-15T02:39:59.802Z (6 months ago)
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage: http://www.shorpy.com/
- Size: 55.7 KB
- Stars: 5
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# Shorpypaper
A Node.js script that sets your macOS desktop wallpaper to the latest [Shorpy.com](https://www.shorpy.com/) photo.
## Requirements
- Node.js 14 or later
## Installation
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/shorpypaper.git
cd shorpypaper
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Make the script executable
chmod +x shorpypaper.js
```
## Usage
```bash
# Run directly
./shorpypaper.js
# Or use npm
npm start
# Or install globally
npm install -g .
shorpypaper
```
## Dependencies
This project uses:
- axios - For HTTP requests
- cheerio - For HTML parsing (jQuery-like in Node.js)
These dependencies were chosen for their:
- Widespread usage
- Active maintenance
- Minimal dependencies of their own
- Long-term stability