shivayemodi / tweepyautomation

Automating the process of posting tech content relevant to developers (tips/tricks/memes)

Twitter Post Automation 🚀

Overview

The Twitter Post Automation project is designed to increase user engagement on a personal Twitter account, targeting individuals interested in technology and coding. The project utilizes Python, Tweepy, Github Actions, and REST APIs to achieve its objectives. 🌐

Features

1. Encouraging 100DaysOfCode Tweets 💬:

   • The script queries tweets related to the "100DaysOfCode" hashtag.
   • Retrieves user details from the tweets and replies to them with a random encouraging quote to motivate them in their coding streak.

2. Tech-Meme Posting 😄:

   • Implements the functionality to extract random tech-meme images using JokeAPI.
   • Posts the extracted meme images as tweets to add a humorous touch to the Twitter account.

3. Scheduled Execution with GitHub Actions 🕒:

   • Utilizes GitHub Actions workflow to schedule project execution based on specific time intervals each day.
   • Ensures that the automation runs seamlessly at predetermined times.

Code Structure

The main logic of the project is implemented in the Python script twitterBot_scratch.py, which contains the following key sections:

• Tweet Encouragement Logic:

  • Queries tweets related to "100DaysOfCode" and replies with an encouraging quote.

• Tech-Meme Posting Logic:

  • Fetches a random tech meme using the JokeAPI and posts it on Twitter.
  • Handles exceptions gracefully to ensure robust execution. 🛡️

• Authentication and Setup:

  • Utilizes Tweepy for Twitter API interactions.
  • Includes necessary imports, credentials, and API setup. 🔐

Output Examples

How to Use

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:
2. Install the required dependencies:
   pip install -r requirements.txt
3. Set up your Twitter API credentials by creating a file named credentials.py and providing the required keys and tokens.
4. Adjust the scheduled execution time in the script if needed.
5. Run the script:
   python twitterBot_scratch.py

Dependencies

• Tweepy
• Requests
• PIL (Pillow)

Feel free to contribute, open issues, or provide feedback. 🎉