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Firefly Screensaver

A soothing swarm of fireflies that never loops twice.

Bring the magic of a summer night to your screen. Firefly Screensaver generates a mesmerizing, non-repeating swarm of digital fireflies. Perfect for relaxation, meditation, or just adding a touch of beauty to your idle monitor.

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Launch link

https://cloudmaking.co.uk/firefly

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Firefly Dynamic Screensaver

What this app tackles

Why Firefly Screensaver exists

  • Create a calming, ambient visual experience
  • Implement non-repeating generative patterns
  • High-performance particle rendering
  • Aesthetic beauty and simplicity

Real-world playbooks

How people use Firefly Screensaver

Design your dream screensaver

Tweak firefly count, glow radius, wander strength, and speed to craft the exact motion profile you like.

Theme the palette

Dial in primary and accent colors, plus the gradient sky, to match your space—everything updates in real time.

Let it live on a second monitor

Settings persist, so once you like a vibe you can reopen the tab and immediately drop into that same generative loop.

Contact for integrations

Need a custom tweak, feature request, or embed? Use the contact form and mention the app name so I can prioritize it.

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Privacy promise

Everything you do in this app stays on your device. No accounts, no trackers, just local storage and browser memory.

Power notes

Things to know before you dive in

  • All parameters are stored under `fireflySettings` in localStorage for quick recall.
  • The particle system never loops the same path twice thanks to randomized wander math.
  • Canvas rendering is tuned for 60fps on modern laptops while still respecting battery life.

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