Software Heritage Archive Screensaver
The Software Heritage Archive screensaver shows real archived repositories from Software Heritage, the universal source-code archive, read key-less from its own API. The search term rotates, so the feed wanders across the archive. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Software Heritage Archive screensaver works
The saver reads the Software Heritage API directly in your browser — no key and no account.
Real archived repositories from Software Heritage, the universal source-code archive, 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
Real archived repositories from Software Heritage, the universal source-code archive, read key-less from its own API. The search term rotates, so the feed wanders across the archive.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Data comes straight from the Software Heritage API in your browser.
- Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from the Software Heritage 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.