GitHub Security Advisories Screensaver
The GitHub Security Advisories screensaver streams real newly-published GitHub Security Advisories as they're reported. It is free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the GitHub Security Advisories screensaver works
The background pipeline polls GitHub — GitHub's own public vulnerability database — every few minutes for new records.
Each new item eases up into its slot at the bottom of the list as it arrives.
A header shows a live/connecting indicator and the last update time.
No key is required for this key-less public endpoint.
A worked example
A real recent item scrolls into view with its details, then eases upward as newer ones arrive behind it.
Settings & tips
- Each advisory shows a real severity rating and affected package.
- Accent recolours the header and highlights.
- GHSA is GitHub's own public vulnerability database.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it's read live from GitHub, GitHub's own public vulnerability database.
- Is a key needed?
- No. This is a fully key-less public API.
- How often does it refresh?
- The pipeline polls for new records every few minutes.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.