Chat_Names/README.md

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.

Running the script

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

```python3 chatnames.py
```