random-splash-image

It randomizes Emacs's splash image on startup screen(GNU Emacs buffer).

Screenshots

As below, the pictures changes without modifying config file.

How to use (config)

Make directory for your favorite pictures, and copy pictures to there.

mkdir $HOME/.emacs.d/splash-images
cp $HOME/Pictures/my_no001_picture.png $HOME/.emacs.d/splash-images
cp $HOME/Pictures/my_no{002-100}_picture.png $HOME/.emacs.d/splash-images

Then, write below to your init.el:

(require 'random-splash-image)
(setq random-splash-image-dir (concat (getenv "HOME") "/.emacs.d/splash-images"))
(random-splash-image-set)

How to use(others)

If you want to open GNU Emacs buffer again, but with other picture, then kill GNU Emacs buffer and execute below command.

M-x random-splash-image-reopen-screen

FAQ

• Q. My pictures doesn't appear! / GNU Emacs buffer disappeared after installation!
  • A. If used incorrectly, startup buffer might disappear. Try them:
    • Is random-splash-image-dir variable valid? Check by M-x describe-variable.
    • Can your picture opened by emacs? Try to open directly.

TODO

• Packaging
• Auto-Resize large picture(using display-monitor-attributes-list).
• Over-Network splash image(really need?)

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