Packagist Releases Screensaver
The Packagist Releases screensaver shows pHP packages as they are published to Packagist, gathered key-less by the background pipeline from its release feed. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
Live preview
Press ESC to leave fullscreen. Settings are saved in your browser only.
How the Packagist Releases screensaver works
The background pipeline reads this from Packagist and saves a snapshot the saver loads.
PHP packages as they are published to Packagist, gathered key-less by the background pipeline from its release feed..
It refreshes on a schedule, so what you see stays current.
Colours can be changed in settings; nothing is stored beyond your own browser.
A worked example
PHP packages as they are published to Packagist, gathered key-less by the background pipeline from its release feed.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Run
automation/run.py packagistto refresh the feed. - Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from Packagist and is refreshed on a schedule.
- Is a key needed?
- No. This source is fully key-less.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.