Install the Desktop App

The Fluxlay desktop app renders wallpapers on your desktop and connects to the dev server for live preview.

Download

Download the installer for your platform directly:

Supported Platforms

Platform	Architecture	Format
macOS	Apple Silicon (arm64)	`.dmg`
macOS	Intel (x64)	`.dmg`
Windows 11 22H2+	x64	`.exe` / `.msi`

Windows 10 is supported on a best-effort basis. On Windows, wallpapers render across all virtual desktops (per-Space switching is not available due to WorkerW limitations) and are hidden when a fullscreen game is running.

First Launch

macOS: open the .dmg and drag Fluxlay to Applications. Windows: run the .exe (or .msi) installer.
Launch Fluxlay.
Grant the required permissions when prompted (macOS: accessibility, screen recording).
The Fluxlay icon appears in your menu bar (macOS) or system tray (Windows) — the app runs in the background.

Verify Installation

Run the dev server from a wallpaper project:

pnpm fluxlay dev

The desktop app automatically detects the dev server and renders the wallpaper on your desktop.