https://github.com/williexu/random_username

A package to randomly generate usernames
https://github.com/williexu/random_username

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A package to randomly generate usernames

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/williexu/random_username
• Owner: williexu
• Created: 2019-01-11T18:44:53.000Z (over 5 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2020-10-20T11:49:58.000Z (almost 4 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-07-09T17:57:49.123Z (3 months ago)
• Language: Python
• Size: 3.91 KB
• Stars: 21
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 8
• Open Issues: 3
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  • Readme: README.md
  • Changelog: HISTORY.rst

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# Random Username Generator

A package to randomly generate compelling usernames in the format ``.

Inspiration from [marstr](https://github.com/marstr/randname).

## Installation

You can install the Random Username Generator from [PyPI](https://pypi.org/project/random-username/#description):

    pip install random-username

This package is supported on Python 2.7, as well as Python 3.5 and above.

## How to use

This is a command-line application to generate usernames. To use, simply call:

    $ random_username -h

    usage: random_username [-h] [num_results]

    Generate Compelling Usernames.

    positional arguments:

    num_results  Number of results to return

    optional arguments:

    -h, --help   show this help message and exit

To generate usernames, call the program like so (not specifying a number will default to 1):

    $ random_username 10

    vengefulSausage3

    pacifiedIcecream7

    amazedOtter4

    lovesickSardines2

    grizzledChowder1

    grumpyRat1

    troubledCod7

    dopeyPiglet7

    dreadfulOtter4

    giddyOil7

You can also call the Random Username Generator from your own python code by importing from `random_username.generate`

    >>> from random_username.generate import generate_username

    >>> generate_username(5)

    ['insecureJaguar0', 'spiritedMuesli8', 'cautiousSmelt2', 'mereVenison4', 'offendedPie6']