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   1 Rainbow Stream
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   9
  10 Terminal-based Twitter Client. Realtime tweetstream, compose, search ,
  11 favorite … and much more fun directly from terminal.
  12
  13 This package is built on the top of `Python Twitter Tool`_ and `Twitter API`_,
  14 can run on Python 2.7.x and 3.x .
  15
  16 Install
  17 -------
  18
  19 The quick way
  20 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  21
  22 You will need Python and pip (2.7.x or 3.x).
  23
  24 .. code:: bash
  25
  26     sudo pip install rainbowstream
  27     # Python 3 users: sudo pip3 install rainbowstream
  28
  29 The recommended way
  30 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  31
  32 Use `virtualenv`_
  33
  34 .. code:: bash
  35
  36     virtualenv venv
  37     # Python 3 users : use -p to specify your Python 3 localtion as below
  38     # virtualenv -p /usr/bin/python3 venv
  39     source venv/bin/activate
  40     pip install rainbowstream
  41
  42 Troubleshooting
  43 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  44
  45 If you use Linux, you might need to install the python-dev package if you haven't already.
  46 For debian-based distros, these can be installed with
  47
  48 .. code:: bash
  49
  50     sudo apt-get install python-dev
  51
  52 Besides, Mac OSX Maverick with Xcode 5.1 has a well-known `clang unknown argument`_ problem with
  53 the ``Pillow`` package installation - a dependency of this app.
  54 If you are in this case, I recommend take a look at `Issue #10`_ and let me know if the workaround doesn't work for you.
  55
  56 Usage
  57 -----
  58
  59 The stream
  60 ^^^^^^^^^^
  61
  62 Just type
  63
  64 .. code:: bash
  65
  66     rainbowstream
  67
  68 and see your stream.
  69
  70 I shipped a feature which can display **tweet's images directly on terminal**.
  71 You can try it with:
  72
  73 .. code:: bash
  74
  75     rainbowstream -iot # Or rainbowstream --image-on-term
  76
  77 You also can change the config key ``IMAGE_ON_TERM`` to ``True`` inside the app
  78 to enable above feature (see `config management`_ section).
  79
  80 In the first time you will be asked for authorization of Rainbow Stream
  81 app at Twitter. Just click the “Authorize access” button and paste PIN
  82 number to the terminal, the rainbow will start.
  83
  84 The interactive mode
  85 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  86
  87 While your personal stream is continued, you are also ready to tweet,
  88 search, reply, retweet… directly from console. Simply type “h” and hit
  89 the Enter key to see the help.
  90
  91 Input is in interactive mode. It means that you can use arrow key to
  92 move up and down history, tab-autocomplete or 2 tab to view available
  93 suggestion. Input history from previous run is available as well.
  94
  95 Here is full list of supported command:
  96
  97 **Explore Commands**
  98
  99 -  ``trend`` will show global trending topics. ``trend US`` will show
 100    trends in United States while ``trend JP Tokyo`` will show trends in
 101    Tokyo/Japan.
 102
 103 -  ``home`` will show your timeline. ``home 10`` will print exactly 10
 104    tweets.
 105
 106 -  ``mentions`` will show mentions timeline. ``mentions 7`` will show 7
 107    mention tweets.
 108
 109 -  ``whois @dtvd88`` will show profile of @dtvd88.
 110
 111 -  ``view @mdo`` will show @mdo ’s timeline. ``view @dmo 9`` will print
 112    exactly 9 tweets.
 113
 114 -  ``s noah`` will search the word *‘noah’*. Result will come back with
 115    highlight. Search can be performed with or without hashtag.
 116
 117 **Tweet Commands**
 118
 119 -  ``t the rainbow is god's promise to noah`` will tweet exactly *‘the
 120    rainbow is god’s promise to noah’*.
 121
 122 -  ``rt 12`` will retweet the tweet with *[id=12]*. You can see id of
 123    each tweet beside the time.
 124
 125 -  ``quote 12`` will quote the tweet with *[id=12]*. If no extra text is added,
 126    the quote will be cancelled.
 127
 128 -  ``allrt 12 20`` will list 20 newest retweets of the tweet with *[id=12]*. If the number of retweets is not specified, 5 newest retweets will be listed instead.
 129
 130 -  ``rep 12 Really`` will reply *‘Really’* to the tweet with *[id=12]*.
 131
 132 -  ``fav 12`` will favorite the tweet with *[id=12]*.
 133
 134 -  ``ufav 12`` will unfavorite tweet with *[id=12]*.
 135
 136 -  ``del 12`` will delete tweet with *[id=12]*.
 137
 138 -  ``show image 12`` will show the image in tweet with *[id=12]* in your
 139    OS’s image viewer.
 140
 141 -  ``open 12`` will open url in tweet with *[id=12]* in your
 142    OS’s default browser.
 143
 144 **Direct Messages Commands**
 145
 146 -  ``inbox`` will show inbox messages. ``inbox 7`` will show newest 7
 147    messages.
 148
 149 -  ``sent`` will show sent messages. ``sent 7`` will show newest 7
 150    messages.
 151
 152 -  ``mes @dtvd88 hi`` will send a ``hi`` message to @dtvd88.
 153
 154 -  ``trash 5`` will remove message with *[message\_id=5]*
 155
 156 **Friends and followers Commands**
 157
 158 -  ``ls fl`` will list all your followers (people who are following
 159    you).
 160
 161 -  ``ls fr`` will list all your friends (people who you are following).
 162
 163 -  ``fl @dtvd88`` will follow @dtvd88.
 164
 165 -  ``ufl @dtvd88`` will unfollow @dtvd88.
 166
 167 -  ``mute @dtvd88`` will mute @dtvd88.
 168
 169 -  ``unmute @dtvd88`` will unmute @dtvd88.
 170
 171 -  ``muting`` will list muting users.
 172
 173 -  ``block @dtvd88`` will block @dtvd88.
 174
 175 -  ``unblock @dtvd88`` will unblock @dtvd88.
 176
 177 -  ``report @dtvd88`` will report @dtvd88 as a spam account.
 178
 179 **Twitter list**
 180
 181 -  ``list`` will show all lists you are belong to.
 182
 183 -  ``list home`` will show timeline of list. You will be asked for list's name.
 184
 185 -  ``list all_mem`` will show list's all members.
 186
 187 -  ``list all_sub`` will show list's all subscribers.
 188
 189 -  ``list add`` will add specific person to a list owned by you.
 190
 191 -  ``list rm`` will remove specific person from a list owned by you.
 192
 193 -  ``list sub`` will subscribe you to a specific list.
 194
 195 -  ``list unsub`` will unsubscribe you from a specific list.
 196
 197 -  ``list own`` will show all list owned by you.
 198
 199 -  ``list new`` will create a new list.
 200
 201 -  ``list update`` will update a list owned by you.
 202
 203 -  ``list del`` will delete a list owned by you.
 204
 205 **Switching Stream Commands**
 206
 207 -  ``switch public #AKB48`` will switch current stream to public stream
 208    and track keyword ``AKB48``
 209
 210 -  ``switch public #AKB48 -f`` will do exactly as above but will ask you
 211    to provide 2 list:
 212
 213    ``Only nicks`` decide what nicks will be include only.
 214
 215    ``Ignore nicks``\ decide what nicks will be exclude.
 216
 217 -  ``switch public #AKB48 -d`` will apply filter to *ONLY\_LIST* and
 218    *IGNORE\_LIST*. You can setup 2 list above at ``config.py``
 219
 220 -  ``switch mine`` will switch current stream to personal stream. ``-f``
 221    and ``-d`` will work as well.
 222
 223 **Smart shell**
 224
 225 - Put anything to terminal, the app will try to eval and display result as a python interactive shell.
 226
 227   + ``142857*2`` or ``101**3`` like a calculator.
 228   + Even ``cal`` will show the calendar for current month.
 229   + Put ``order_rainbow('anything')`` or ``random_rainbow('wahahaha')`` will make more fun :)
 230
 231 **Config Management**
 232
 233 -  ``theme`` will list available themes.
 234
 235   + ``theme monokai`` will apply *monokai* theme immediately.
 236   + Changed theme will be remember as the next time's default theme.
 237
 238 -  ``config`` will list all config key.
 239
 240   + ``config ASCII_ART`` will output current value of *ASCII_ART* config key.
 241   + ``config TREND_MAX default`` will output default value of *TREND_MAX* config key.
 242   + ``config CUSTOM_CONFIG drop`` will drop *CUSTOM_CONFIG* config key.
 243   + ``config IMAGE_ON_TERM = true`` will set value of *IMAGE_ON_TERM* config key to *True*.
 244
 245 **Screening Commands**
 246
 247 -  ``h`` will show the help.
 248
 249 -  ``p`` will pause the stream.
 250
 251 -  ``r`` will unpause the stream.
 252
 253 -  ``c`` will clear the screen.
 254
 255 -  ``q`` will quit.
 256
 257 Theme customization
 258 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 259
 260 Rainbow Stream is shipped with some default themes.
 261 You can either change theme by ``theme`` command or create your favorite one.
 262
 263 Theme’s screenshot:
 264
 265 - Monokai
 266
 267 .. figure:: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DTVD/rainbowstream/master/screenshot/themes/Monokai.png
 268    :alt: monokai
 269
 270 - Solarized
 271
 272 .. figure:: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DTVD/rainbowstream/master/screenshot/themes/Solarized.png
 273    :alt: solarized
 274
 275 - Tomorrow Night
 276
 277 .. figure:: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DTVD/rainbowstream/master/screenshot/themes/TomorrowNight.png
 278    :alt: tomorrownight
 279
 280 - Larapaste
 281
 282 .. figure:: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DTVD/rainbowstream/master/screenshot/themes/larapaste.png
 283    :alt: larapaste
 284
 285 For detaile information, see `theme usage and customization`_.
 286
 287 Config explanation
 288 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 289
 290 Rainbow Stream has a config file located at ``~/.rainbow_config.json``.
 291 You can view or set a new value of every config key by ``config`` command (See **Interactive mode** section above).
 292
 293 -  ``THEME``: current theme.
 294
 295 -  ``ASCII_ART``: diplay your twitter name by ascii art at stream begin or not.
 296
 297 -  ``HIDE_PROMPT``: Hide prompt after receiving a tweet or not.
 298
 299 -  ``SEARCH_MAX_RECORD``: max tweets can display on 'search' command.
 300
 301 -  ``HOME_TWEET_NUM``: default tweets to display on 'home' command.
 302
 303 -  ``RETWEETS_SHOW_NUM``: default tweets to display on 'allrt' command.
 304
 305 -  ``MESSAGES_DISPLAY``: default messages to display on 'inbox' or 'sent' command.
 306
 307 -  ``TREND_MAX``: default trends to display on 'trend' command.
 308
 309 -  ``LIST_MAX``: default tweets to display on 'list home' command.
 310
 311 -  ``ONLY_LIST``: filter list on 'switch' command.
 312
 313 -  ``IGNORE_LIST``: ignore list on 'switch' command.
 314
 315 -  ``HISTORY_FILENAME``: name of file which stores input history.
 316
 317 -  ``IMAGE_SHIFT``: left and right margin of image in '-iot'/'--image-on-term' mode.
 318
 319 -  ``IMAGE_MAX_HEIGHT``: max height of image in '-iot'/'--image-on-term' mode.
 320
 321 -  ``USER_DOMAIN``: user URL of Twitter Streaming API.
 322
 323 -  ``PUBLIC_DOMAIN``: public URL of Twitter Streaming API.
 324
 325 -  ``SITE_DOMAIN``: site URL of Twitter Streaming API.
 326
 327 -  ``FORMAT``: display format for tweet and message.
 328
 329   + ``CLOCK_FORMAT``: time format, see `Python's strftime format`_.
 330   + ``DISPLAY``: decide how tweet will be printed.
 331
 332     + ``#name``: Twitter's name
 333     + ``#nick``: Twitter's screen name
 334     + ``#clock``: Datetime
 335     + ``#rt_count``: retweets count
 336     + ``#fa_count``: favorites count
 337     + ``#id``: ID
 338     + ``#fav``: favorited symbol
 339     + ``#fav``: favorited symbol
 340     + ``#tweet``: Tweet's content
 341     + ``#sender_name``: Message's sender name
 342     + ``#sender_nick``: Message's sender screen name
 343     + ``#to``: '>>>' symbol
 344     + ``#recipient_name``: Message's recipient name
 345     + ``#recipient_nick``: Message's recipient screen name
 346
 347
 348 Development
 349 -----------
 350
 351 If you want to build a runnable version yourself, follow these simple
 352 steps
 353
 354 -  `Create your own Twitter Application`_
 355 -  Get your Twitter application’s API key and secret
 356 -  Fork github's repo and clone in your system.
 357 -  Create a file ``consumer.py`` in ```rainbowstream```_ folder with
 358    following content
 359
 360    .. code:: python
 361
 362        # Consumer information
 363        CONSUMER_KEY = 'APIKey' # Your Twitter application's API key
 364        CONSUMER_SECRET = 'APISecret' # Your Twitter application's API secret
 365
 366 -  Use pip to install in local
 367
 368    .. code:: bash
 369
 370        # cd to directory which contains setup.py (cloned directory)
 371        virtualenv venv # Python3 users: use -p to specify python3
 372        source venv/bin/activate
 373        pip install -e .
 374        which rainbowstream # /this-directory/venv/bin/rainbowstream
 375        pip list | grep rainbowstream # rainbowstream (0.x.x, /this-directory)
 376        # Remove ~/.rainbow_oauth if exists
 377        rainbowstream # local version of rainbowstream
 378
 379 .. _Create your own Twitter Application: https://apps.twitter.com/app/new
 380 .. _``rainbowstream``: https://github.com/DTVD/rainbowstream/tree/master/rainbowstream
 381 .. _Python Twitter Tool: http://mike.verdone.ca/twitter/
 382 .. _Twitter API: https://dev.twitter.com/docs/api/1.1
 383 .. _theme usage and customization: https://github.com/DTVD/rainbowstream/blob/master/theme.md
 384 .. _virtualenv: http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/dev/virtualenvs/
 385 .. _config management: http://rainbowstream.readthedocs.org/en/latest/#the-interactive-mode
 386 .. _Python's strftime format: https://docs.python.org/2/library/time.html#time.strftime
 387 .. _clang unknown argument: http://kaspermunck.github.io/2014/03/fixing-clang-error/
 388 .. _Issue #10: https://github.com/DTVD/rainbowstream/issues/10
 389