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Clockwork Orange

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Background operation
On Linux it can run as a systemd user service; on all supported platforms it can run in a window with a tray icon.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Blacklist
Marking an image in the window deletes the file and stores its hash so a later plugin download of that image is deleted too.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Configuration
The application uses a YAML configuration file and stores download history and blacklist data in SQLite databases.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Configuration and storage
Configuration, download history, and blacklist data are stored locally in YAML and SQLite files under the user's home directory.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Download schedule
Image plugins can run hourly, daily, or weekly, and each source can have a configured file limit.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Duplicate tracking
It records downloaded image URLs and content hashes to avoid downloading the same image again, including after its file is deleted.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Image history
It records downloads by URL and content hash to avoid fetching the same image again, even after its file is deleted.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Image sources
Download plugins fetch images from Wallhaven and DuckDuckGo Images; Wallhaven's full catalogue requires an API key.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Installation
The README describes Arch Linux and Debian/Ubuntu packages, source installation on Linux, and downloadable zip files for Windows and macOS.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Interface
The desktop window includes plugin controls, download review, history, blacklist management, settings, and appearance options.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
License
The project is released under the MIT License, which permits use, copying, modification, and distribution without restriction, subject to its conditions.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Linux service
On Linux, it can run as a systemd user service that reloads configuration changes within about two seconds.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Lock screen
On KDE Plasma, it can rotate the lock-screen image and use a different image for the desktop.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
macOS distribution
The macOS app is ad-hoc signed and not notarised, and the README says users must clear its quarantine flag after moving it to Applications.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
macOS signing
The README says the macOS app is signed ad hoc, is not signed with an Apple Developer ID, and is not notarised.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Purpose
Clockwork Orange manages desktop wallpapers for KDE Plasma 6, Windows 10/11, and macOS 13+.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Release downloads
The releases page lists version 4.3.1 as the latest release and shows six assets for it.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Rotation
It supports timed rotation, including hourly, daily, and weekly download intervals, and can choose one image per monitor.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

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