# Chat_Names

A Python script that uses lists of names to create a suggested chat names list on your Owncast instance.

I have it pre-populated with lists of characters from Looney Tunes, Lego City Undercover, and Futurma, but you can set up whatever list you want.



### Choosing a list

You'll find the following entry near the bottom of the script:

    ```
    list_name = list_you_want_to_use
    ```

Be sure to change list_name = list_you_want_to_use to the name of the list you'd like to use. Do not enclose the name in quotes.

### Creating your own list

If you're not familiar with python lists, they're pretty straight forward. Just follow the following format:

    ```my_name = ["Bob", "Joe", "Sue"]
    ```
Make sure each of the names are enclosed in double quotes, with a comma and then a space between names. The last name in the list does not require a trailing comma or space.

Enclose the whole (after the = sign) list in standard brackets.

You can find a more detailed tutorial [here](https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_lists.asp).

### Running the script

From the command line, enter the folder containing chatnames.py, and run the following command:

    ```python3 chatnames.py
    ```