Tuxagotchi (Textual Edition)

Tuxagotchi is a terminal-based companion that thrives on your GitHub activity.
This version is a full refactor using Textual, providing a responsive and animated terminal UI featuring a commit-based mood system, interactive TODO list, and a real-time audio visualizer powered by Cava.

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Features

• ASCII-rendered Tux avatar that reacts to your GitHub commit history and displays animated emotional states
• Mood-based animation system using 6 ASCII frames (2 per mood: happy, neutral, sad)
• Countdown timer indicating when Tux will become hungry again
• Interactive TODO list with vim motions
• Real-time audio visualizer integration using Cava
• Customizable and modular architecture using Textual's widget system
• Keybind hint bar at the bottom for user guidance

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Installation

Arch Linux Users: Install with yay

yay -S tuxagotchi

Other | please note: non-linux users should clone from the 'no-cava' branch to avoid conflicts

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/terpinedream/tuxagotchi.git
   cd tuxagotchi
   

2. Install Python dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

3. Install external dependencies:

   • Cava is required for the audio visualizer:
     • Arch Linux:

       sudo pacman -S cava
       

     • Debian/Ubuntu:

       sudo apt install cava
       

     • Or build from source

4. Create a config.toml file in the root directory with the following structure:

   [github]
   username = "your-github-username"
   repo = "your-repo-name"
   token = "your-repo-token"
   

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Running the Application

AUR Package

tuxagotchi

From Source

python3 -m textual_app.app

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Author

Maintained by @terpinedream