Hex.pm Packages Screensaver
The Hex.pm Packages screensaver shows packages as they are published to Hex, the Elixir and Erlang registry, read key-less from its own API. The one major language registry the site's other package feeds don't cover. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Hex.pm Packages screensaver works
The saver reads the Hex.pm API directly in your browser — no key and no account.
Packages as they are published to Hex, the Elixir and Erlang registry, read key-less from its own API.
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
Packages as they are published to Hex, the Elixir and Erlang registry, read key-less from its own API. The one major language registry the site's other package feeds don't cover.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Data comes straight from the Hex.pm API in your browser.
- Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from the Hex.pm 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.