GetTweets is an Automation Tool Written in Python to Fetch Tweets that have a particular Hashtag or word and then directly upload it to Your GitHub Repository. It can be used in many ways to Automate your Notekeeping or Reconnaissance Process.
python3 ./GetTweets.py
git clone https://github.com/MayankPandey01/GetTweets.git- After Installation Setup the
config.pyfile using Your Tokens From Twitter Developer Account and Github
This Tool Only Supports Python 3. The recommended version for Python 3 is 3.8.x.
The dependencies can be installed using the requirements file:
Installation on Windows:
- python.exe -m pip3 install -r requirements.txt.
Installation on Linux.
- sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt.
This Program Interacts with Twitter API using the tweepy module, it is used to fetch the tweets from the Mentioned user in the config.py file, and then the Github API is used to upload the file to your Repository.
Config.py
This file contains all the Configuration Needed to Run the Program. You will need the following things to set up the Configuration File
- Twitter Developer Account to access the Twitter API. You Can Apply for one here https://developer.twitter.com/en/apply-for-access
- A Github Developer Access Token. Get Yours From Here https://github.com/settings/tokens
db.json
This File is used to create a local database that keeps a record of the most recent tweet of the User who has been Queried using the Program. This helps to keep the Result Free from Duplication and always give new Results.