Wikisource Edits Screensaver
The Wikisource Edits screensaver shows live edits to Wikisource, where volunteers proofread and correct scanned pages of real published works, read key-less from the MediaWiki API. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Wikisource Edits screensaver works
The saver reads the Wikisource MediaWiki API directly in your browser — no key and no account.
Live edits to Wikisource, where volunteers proofread and correct scanned pages of real published works, read key-less from the MediaWiki 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
Live edits to Wikisource, where volunteers proofread and correct scanned pages of real published works, read key-less from the MediaWiki API.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Data comes straight from the Wikisource MediaWiki API in your browser.
- Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from the Wikisource 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.