Genome Catalogue Screensaver
The Genome Catalogue screensaver shows every species with an assembled, annotated genome in Ensembl, read key-less from its own REST API — a running census of which branches of life have actually been sequenced. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Genome Catalogue screensaver works
The saver reads the Ensembl REST API directly in your browser — no key and no account.
Every species with an assembled, annotated genome in Ensembl, read key-less from its own REST API — a running census of which branches of life have actually been sequenced..
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
Every species with an assembled, annotated genome in Ensembl, read key-less from its own REST API — a running census of which branches of life have actually been sequenced.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Data comes straight from the Ensembl REST API in your browser.
- Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from the Ensembl REST API 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.