Species Taxonomy Edits Screensaver
The Species Taxonomy Edits screensaver shows live edits to Wikispecies, the open taxonomic directory of life. Each row is someone adding or correcting a species, genus or family entry, read key-less from the MediaWiki API. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Species Taxonomy Edits screensaver works
The saver reads the Wikispecies MediaWiki API directly in your browser — no key and no account.
Live edits to Wikispecies, the open taxonomic directory of life.
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
Live edits to Wikispecies, the open taxonomic directory of life. Each row is someone adding or correcting a species, genus or family entry, read key-less from the MediaWiki API.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Data comes straight from the Wikispecies MediaWiki API in your browser.
- Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from the Wikispecies MediaWiki 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.