ascii-art-generator-tiktoklive

ascii-art-generator-tiktoklive is an interactive script designed for TikTok live streams, with the goal of transforming followers profile pictures into ASCII art in real time. Ideal for content creators who want to make their streams more creative, personalized and interactive.

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Requirements

• Python 3.11+ (Recommended)
• Required Python Libraries: Can be installed automatically via requirements.txt.

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Installation

1. Install Python 3.11+

Make sure Python 3.11+ is installed on your system. If you don't have Python installed, you can download it here.

2. Cloning the Repository

Clone this repository to your computer:

git clone https://github.com/murilosav/ascii-art-generator-tiktoklive.git
cd ascii-art-generator-tiktoklive

3. Creating a Virtual Environment (optional, but recommended)

It is recommended to use a virtual environment to ensure that dependencies are isolated:

python3 -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\activate     # On Windows

4. Install Dependencies

Install the required libraries using pip:

pip install -r requirements.txt

How to run

python ascii_to_tiktoklive.py

Usability

After running the script, simply enter the @TikTok handle of the live stream you want to generate follower art for. The script can be started either before or during the live stream.

When you scroll up and down inside the app window, it increases the size of the ascii art and decreases it.