Dave

A Mastodon Bot written in Python that posts random Scooter quotes every time you run it.

@dave@cyber.ms

Big thanks to Ramses for helping me and making it even better! :3

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Requirements

• Python3
• pyYAML
• Mastodon.py

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Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://git.cyberwa.re/dalfuss/Dave.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd Dave
   

3. Create Mastodon App and enter Credentials:

   • Go to your Mastodon Settings -> Development
   • Klick "New Application"
   • Enter an Application Name
   • Scroll down to "Scopes" and check "write:statuses"
   • Submit
   • Klick on your new Application and copy your access token
   • In your Terminal enter

   nano mastodon.yml
   

   • Replace the placeholders

   url: https://INSTANCE.URL # <-- Your instance URL here, e.g https://corteximplant.com
   token: APP_TOKEN_HERE # <-- Your application token here
   

4. Create .venv so you don't mess up your global Python:

   sudo apt install virtualenv
   virtualenv .venv
   

5. Switch to your Virtual Env and install the requirements:

   source .venv/bin/activate
   
   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

6. Now you can either run it manually with

   python wicked.py
   

7. Or create a cronjob to run it on a timer (use Crontab.guru if you need help :3)

   contab -e
   
   # This will run the script every 3 hours
   0 */3 * * * cd /path/to/Dave && /path/to/Dave/.venv/bin/python /path/to/Dave/wicked.py
   

Contributing

Want to add more Scooter lines?Just send a pull request. (Or don't and add them manually to your lyrics.yml)

Contact

Got questions? Hit me up anywhere listed on dalfuss.link :3