PhotoStickies: AppleScript Dictionary Support?

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I love DEVON’s apps. They are always attractive, well designed and virtually bug free! So, here’s my question.

A few generations ago, it was possible to query a sqlite3 database Apple used to store the file names of images used as desktop wallpapers. They’ve done away with that, and unlike Linux, there isn’t an easy way to get that information. I love that I can use PhotoStickies to randomly display images, but I would like to be able to superimpose the file name as well. I have the means to do that, but I cannot find a way to fetch the file name from PhotoStickies. There is no AppleScript support, and the only workaround I’ve found (not tried) is to use the “Show in Finder” menu item to cobble the filename from the list in a Finder window. Ugh.

PhotoStickies does not have an AppleScript Dictionary, so my request is

a) Would it be possible to add one in the next release?

b) Publish/offer the resource that can be accessed via shell script or other utility?

Thanks!

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Welcome @Just-Another-Fred

The request is noted, with no promises. It’s actually the first of its kind, I know of.

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Actually an AppleScript dictionary might be overkill for what I’m seeking. An option to display the file name on top of the image (and if it could be positioned by the user) is what I’m after.

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There is an sqlite3 command on macOS, and there are even some GUI apps to query SQLite databases.

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