Encode wallpaper
Prompts you to choose an image from Photos or Files, then encodes the result with base64 into a large text string.
Change the current wallpaper
Pick a photo or file, then set it as your Lock Screen, Home Screen, or both.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Change%20the%20current%20wallpaper
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Change%20the%20current%20wallpaper
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Change the current wallpaper”
end tell
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