ben_s_e
Re:Switch Mac desktop background contents by script
on Tuesday August 25, 2026 @10:58AM (#49435326)
InfiniDesk for macOS just added terminal support to switch the desktop background contents (the icons, widgets and wallpaper). Multiple desktops on mac can now be integrated into automation workflows with Apple Shortcuts, Apple Script, Raycast, Alfred to name a few.
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