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desktoppr vs Hammerspoon
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
desktoppr
7.0Command-line tool to set the desktop picture
Hammerspoon
8.0Desktop automation application
| Metric | desktoppr | Hammerspoon |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 110 | 5.3K |
| 90-day Installs | 295 | 14.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 674 | 35.1K |
| Version | 0.5,218 | 1.1.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 360 | 14.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 31 | 671 |
| Open Issues | 5 | 657 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 2, 2020 | Nov 6, 2014 |
Reviews
desktoppr
desktoppr is a command-line tool for macOS that allows users to set their desktop picture programmatically. It's particularly useful for developers and power users looking to automate wallpaper changes or integrate with scripts.
desktoppr sets the desktop background image using a command-line interface.
Pros
- + Enables command-line automation of desktop wallpaper changes
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS system tools
- + Open-source with a permissive Apache-2.0 license
Cons
- - No automatic updates available
- - Limited community discussion outside of GitHub
Hammerspoon
Hammerspoon is a powerful macOS desktop automation tool that uses Lua scripting for custom workflows. It allows users to automate tasks, customize their environment, and integrate with various macOS features, making it ideal for developers and power users seeking flexibility.
Enables automation of macOS tasks through Lua scripting.
Pros
- + Highly flexible and customizable automation capabilities
- + Lua scripting provides a powerful and lightweight scripting language
- + Strong community support and extensive documentation
Cons
- - Steep learning curve for new users
- - Complexity may overwhelm those unfamiliar with scripting