https://github.com/hmlendea/mastodon-random-facts-bot

Mastodon bot that posts random facts from a predefined list
https://github.com/hmlendea/mastodon-random-facts-bot

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Mastodon bot that posts random facts from a predefined list

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/hmlendea/mastodon-random-facts-bot
• Owner: hmlendea
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2022-12-23T15:30:01.000Z (about 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2024-03-21T09:42:19.000Z (9 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-04-13T13:49:51.481Z (8 months ago)
• Topics: bot, mastodon
• Language: Python
• Homepage:
• Size: 27.3 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
  • License: LICENSE

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# About

This is Python bot that posts a random fact to Mastodon from a predefined list of facts.

The facts are stored in a file and the bot selects a one to post.

It's designed to keep Mastodon users informed and entertained by posting a new fact on a regular basis.

# Usage

## Running in the background

### Using `systemd`

`/usr/lib/systemd/system/mastodon-random-facts-bot.timer`:

```gitconfig

[Unit]

Description=Periodically activates the random facts bot for Mastodon

[Timer]

OnBootSec=15min

OnUnitActiveSec=25min

[Install]

WantedBy=timers.target

```

`/usr/lib/systemd/system/mastodon-random-facts-bot.service`:

```gitconfig

[Unit]

Description=RSS bot for Mastodon

After=network.target

[Service]

WorkingDirectory=/home/horatiu/bots/mastodon-rss-bot

ExecStart=/bin/bash /home/horatiu/bots/mastodon-rss-bot/run.sh

User=horatiu

RuntimeMaxSec=60

[Install]

WantedBy=multi-user.target

```