Running from CRON is now broken

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Since Jul 15, 2026.

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bug

Version: 1.1.0-RC.1
This used to work up until v1.0.0 but may have become broken after a Linux update. To be investigated. It runs fine from the command-line (live session in a terminal), but not when run from within a CRON job.

HOW TO REPRODUCE
  • Create a CRON job calling goCarousel with a (Protected) category
Expected Behavior

When the cron job runs, the wallpaper should change accordingly

Observed Behavior
  • The desktop shows a notification indicating it had selected a wallpaper from the chosen category
  • The desktop wallpaper remains the same
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