CRAN Releases Screensaver
The CRAN Releases screensaver shows r packages as they are published to CRAN, gathered key-less by the background pipeline: the package, its version, what it is for and how it is licensed. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the CRAN Releases screensaver works
The background pipeline reads this from CRAN via crandb and saves a snapshot the saver loads.
R packages as they are published to CRAN, gathered key-less by the background pipeline: the package, its version, what it is for and how it is licensed..
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
R packages as they are published to CRAN, gathered key-less by the background pipeline: the package, its version, what it is for and how it is licensed.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Run
automation/run.py cranto refresh the feed. - Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from CRAN via crandb 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.