
TWBlue is an app designed to use Twitter simply and efficiently while using minimal system resources.
With this app you’ll have access to twitter features such as:
TWBlue is a free and open source application that allows you to interact with the main features of mastodon from the comfort of a windows software, with 2 different interfaces specially designed for screen reader users.
* Create, reply to, like, retweet and delete tweets,
* Send and delete direct messages,
* See your friends and followers,
* Follow, unfollow, block and report users as spam,
* Open a user’s timeline, which will allow you to get that user’s tweets separately,
* Open URLs when attached to a tweet or direct message,
* Play audio tweets
* and more!
See [TWBlue's webpage](http://twblue.es) for more details.
See [TWBlue's webpage](https://twblue.mcvsoftware.com) for more details.
## Running TWBlue from source
This document describes how to run tw blue from source and how to build a binary version which doesn't need Python and the other dependencies to run.
### Generating application keys
In order to communicate with Twitter, you will need to generate a set of API keys in their [developer portal](https://developer.twitter.com/en/portal/dashboard) (If you haven't signed up, [visit this site to register as a developer](https://developer.twitter.com/en/docs/twitter-api/getting-started/getting-access-to-the-twitter-api)) and create a module called appkeys.py, within the src directory, with the following content, replacing the example values with your set of API keys:
```
twitter_api_key='xxxxxxxxxx'
twitter_api_secret='xxxxxxxxxx'
```
### Required dependencies.
Although most dependencies can be found in the windows-dependencies directory, we provide links to their official websites. If you are cloning with git, don't forget to initialize and update the submodules to get the windows-dependencies folder. You can use these two commands to perform this task from git bash:
@@ -41,7 +22,6 @@ Although most dependencies can be found in the windows-dependencies directory, w
#### Dependencies packaged in windows installers
* [Python,](https://python.org) version 3.10.8
If you want to build both x86 and x64 binaries, you can install python x64 to C:\python310 and python x86 to C:\python310-32, for example.
#### Dependencies that must be installed using pip
@@ -52,10 +32,6 @@ Python installs a tool called Pip that allows to install packages in a simple wa
You can also add the scripts folder to your path environment variable or choose the corresponding option when installing Python.
Note: pip and setuptools are included in the Python installer since version 2.7.9.
Note: If you are using Python for 32-bit systems, you will need to install WXPython for 32-bits before running the command for installing everything else. You can do so by running the following command:
Pip is able to install packages listed in a special text file, called the requirements file. To install all remaining dependencies, perform the following command:
`pip install -r requirements.txt`
@@ -83,15 +59,7 @@ This dependency has been built using pure basic 4.61. Its source can be found at
* [NSIS,](http://nsis.sourceforge.net/) version 3.04
#### Dependencies required to build the portableApps.com format archive
* [NSIS Portable,](http://portableapps.com/apps/development/nsis_portable) version 3.03
* [PortableApps.com Launcher,](http://portableapps.com/apps/development/portableapps.com_launcher) version 2.2.1
* [PortableApps.com Installer,](http://portableapps.com/apps/development/portableapps.com_installer) version 3.5.11
Important! Install these 3 apps into the same folder, otherwise you won't be able to build the pa.c version. For example: D:\portableApps\NSISPortable, D:\PortableApps\PortableApps.com installer, ...
#### Dependencies to make the spell checker multilingual ####
#### Dependencies to make the spell checker multilingual
In order to add the support for spell checking in more languages than english you need to add some additional dictionaries to pyenchant. These are located on the dictionaries folder under windows-dependencies. Simply copy them to the share/enchant/myspell folder located in your enchant installation. They will be automatically copied when building a binary version.
@@ -101,13 +69,13 @@ Now that you have installed all these packages, you can run TW Blue from source
`python main.py`
If necessary, change the first part of the command to reflect the location of your python executable. You can run TW Blue using python x86 and x64.
If necessary, change the first part of the command to reflect the location of your python executable.
### Generating the documentation
To generate the documentation in html format, navigate to the doc folder inside this repo. After that, run these commands:
`python document_importer.py`
`python documentation_importer.py`
`python generator.py`
The documentation will be generated, placing each language in a separate folder in the doc directory. Move these folders (for example `de`, `en`, `es`, `fr`, `it`, ...) to `src/documentation`, creating the directory if necessary.
@@ -127,25 +95,17 @@ To build it, run the following command from the src folder:
If you want to install TWBlue on your computer, you must create the installer first. Follow these steps:
* Navigate to the src directory, and create a binary version for x86: C:\python37\python setup.py build
* Move the dist directory to the scripts folder in this repo, and rename it to twblue
* Repeat these steps with Python for x64: C:\python37x64\python setup.py build
* Move the new dist directory to the scripts folder, and rename it to twblue64
* Navigate to the src directory, and create a binary version: C:\python310\python setup.py build
* Move the dist directory to the scripts folder in this repo, and rename it to twblue64
* Go to the scripts folder, right click on the twblue.nsi file, and choose compyle unicode NSIS script
* This may take a while. After the process, you will find the installer in the scripts folder
### How to generate a translation template
Run the gen_pot.bat file, located in the tools directory. Your python installation must be in your path environment variable. The pot file will appear in the tools directory.
To manage translations in TWBlue, you can install the [Babel package.](https://pypi.org/project/Babel/) You can extract message catalogs and generate the main template file with the following command:
### How to build the portableApps.com archive
If you want to have TWBlue on your PortableApps.com platform, follow these steps:
* Navigate to the src directory, and create a binary version for x86: C:\python37\python setup.py build
* Move the dist directory to the misc\pa.c format\app folder in this repo, and rename it to twblue
* Repeat these steps with Python for x64: C:\python37x64\python setup.py build
* Move the new dist directory to the misc\pa.c format\app folder, and rename it to twblue64
* Run the PortableApps.com Launcher Generator, and follow the wizard. Choose the pa.c format folder and continue to generate the launcher. If the wizard is completed, you will see a file named TWBlue portable.exe inside the pa.c format folder.
* Run the PortableApps.com Installer, and follow the wizard. As in the above step, choose the pa.c format folder. When it completes, you will see a file named TWBluePortable_x.y.paf.exe inside the misc folder, where x.y is the version number.
Take into account, though, that we use [weblate](https://weblate.mcvsoftware.com) to track translation work for TWBlue. If you wish to be part of our translation team, please open an issue so we can create an account for you in Weblate.
* The way sessions are named has been changed. Now the account is indicated first, followed by the social network it belongs to.
* An option has been added to the global options dialog that allows for the reading of long posts in the graphical interface. This is especially useful since, by default, the graphical interface can only display a limited number of characters in the post.
* Some options that are no longer necessary in the application have been removed from the global settings dialog.
* Mastodon:
* fixed an error that caused TWBlue to not display some posts correctly.
* Fixed name for community timelines when created during startup. Now it should be clear if it's a federated or local timeline.
* Defined shortcuts to fields on the update profile dialog so it will be easier to navigate.
* Now it is possible to load conversations directly from community timelines.
## Changes in version 2024.5.19
In this version of TWBlue, which is being released several months after the previous one, we focused on adding initial support for GoToSocial-type networks. GoToSocial is a server for creating decentralized networks similar to Mastodon. Its API is very similar but retains some differences. In this version, TWBlue can be used to log into GoToSocial accounts, although there will be some features, such as the Streaming API and Markdown support, that are not yet functional. Another significant addition is support for creating community timelines, which will allow you to load the local and public timeline of remote instances. This is useful if your instance does not federate directly with them, as it will allow you to see posts from other communities and interact directly with them. Finally, the translation module has been rewritten; it now supports using LibreTranslate by default and DeepL, for which an API key is required. Below is the detailed list of changes:
* Core:
* Added Initial Support to GoToSocial. Some features are not fully implemented yet, although GoToXocial instances should be able to be used as normal sessions in TWBlue. Streaming, poll options and markdown are not supported but planned for the near future.
* The translation module has been rewritten. Now, instead of offering translations with Google Translator, the user can choose between [LibreTranslate,](https://github.com/LibreTranslate/LibreTranslate) which requires no configuration thanks to the [instance of the NVDA Spanish community;](https://translate.nvda.es) or translate using [DeepL,](https://deepl.com) for which it is necessary to create an account on DeepL and [subscribe to a DeepL API Free plan](https://support.deepl.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021200939-DeepL-API-Free) to obtain the API key which can be used to translate up to 500000 characters every month. The API key can be entered in the global options dialog, under a new tab called translation services. When translating a text, the translation engine can be changed. When changing the translation engine, the target language must be selected again before translation takes place.
* TWBlue should be able to switch to Windows 11 Keymap when running under Windows 11. ([#494](https://github.com/mcv-software/twblue/issues/494))
* Mastodon:
* Added support for viewing communities: A community timeline is the local or public timeline of another instance. This is especially useful when the instance one is part of does not federate with other remote instances. The posts displayed are only those that are shared publicly. It is possible to interact with the posts from community timelines, but it should be noted that TWBlue will take some time to retrieve the post one wishes to interact with.
* When viewing a post, a button displays the number of boosts and times it has been added to favorites. Clicking on that button will open a list of users who have interacted with the post. From that list, it is possible to view profiles and perform common user actions.
* Now it is possible to mute conversations in Mastodon sessions. To do this, there is a button that can be called "Mute" or "Unmute Conversation" in the dialog to display the post. Conversations that have been muted will not generate notifications or mentions when they receive new replies. Only conversations that you are a part of can be muted.
* Fixed an error that caused TWBlue to be unable to properly display the user action dialog from the followers or following buffer. ([#575](https://github.com/mcv-software/twblue/issues/575))
## changes in version 2024.01.05
* Core:
* The TWBlue website will no longer be available on the twblue.es domain. Beginning in January 2024, TWBlue will live at https://twblue.mcvsoftware.com. Also, we will start releasing versions on [gitHub releases](https://github.com/mcv-software/twblue/releases) so it will be easier to track specific versions.
* As of the first release of TWBlue in 2024, we will officially stop generating 32-bit (X86) compatible binaries due to the increasing difficulty of generating versions compatible with this architecture in modern Python.
* TWBlue should be more reliable when checking for updates.
* If running from source, automatic updates will not be checked as this works only for distribution. ([#540](https://github.com/MCV-Software/TWBlue/pull/540))
* Fixed the 'report an error' item in the help menu. Now this item redirects to our gitHub issue tracker. ([#524](https://github.com/MCV-Software/TWBlue/pull/524))
* Mastodon:
* Implemented actions for the notifications buffer on a mastodon instance. Actions can be performed from the contextual menu on every notification, or by using invisible keystrokes. ([#517](https://github.com/mcv-software/twblue/issues/517))
* It is possible to display an user profile from the user menu within the menu bar, or by using the invisible keystroke for user details. ([#555](https://github.com/MCV-Software/TWBlue/pull/555))
* Added possibility to vote in polls. This is mapped to Alt+Win+Shift+V in the invisible keymaps for windows 10/11.
* Added posts search. Take into account that Mastodon instances should be configured with full text search enabled. Search for posts only include posts the logged-in user has interacted with. ([#541](https://github.com/MCV-Software/TWBlue/pull/541))
* Added user autocompletion settings in account settings dialog, so it is possible to ask TWBlue to scan mastodon accounts and add people from followers and following buffers. For now, user autocompletion can be used only when composing new posts or replies.
* TWBlue should be able to ignore deleted direct messages or messages from deleted accounts. Previously, a direct message that no longer existed in the instance caused errors when loading the direct messages buffer and could potentially affect notifications as well.
* TWBlue should be able to ignore notifications from deleted accounts or posts.
## changes in version 2023.4.13
During the development of the current TWBlue version, Twitter has cut out access from their API, meaning TWBlue will no longer be able to communicate with Twitter. This is the end of the support of TWBlue for Twitter sessions. No new sessions will be available for this social network, and we will focus in adding more features to our Mastodon support and writing support for more websites and networks. Thank you everyone who have been using TWBlue to manage your Twitter accounts since 2013.
* TWBlue should be able to display variables within templates (for example, now it is possible to send a template inside a post's text). Before, it was removing $variables so it was difficult to show how to edit templates from the client. ([#515](https://github.com/MCV-Software/TWBlue/issues/515))
* Mastodon:
* it is possible to add descriptions for all media available on Mastodon (audio, photos, video and Givs). ([#516](https://github.com/MCV-Software/TWBlue/issues/516))
* TWBlue can now perform OCR in attached images.
* It is possible to add aliases to mastodon users. Also, the "manage user aliases" setting, located on the application menu within the menu bar can be used to add, edit or remove aliases.
* Implemented "Hide emojis on usernames" in both GUI and invisible interface.
* Added an experimental feature to recover from connection errors. When making a post, if the post cannot be published due to any kind of error, TWBlue will bring up the dialog where the post was composed, so you can give the post a second chance or save the post's text. This feature should work for threads, posts with attachments, polls and replies. ([#527,](https://github.com/MCV-Software/TWBlue/issues/527) [#526,](https://github.com/MCV-Software/TWBlue/issues/526) [#377,](https://github.com/MCV-Software/TWBlue/issues/377) [#137,](https://github.com/MCV-Software/TWBlue/issues/137) [#108](https://github.com/MCV-Software/TWBlue/issues/108))
* When playing media items, TWBlue will prefer remote URL streams and fall back to instance cached stream URL'S.
* Fixed an error on mentions buffer that was making TWBlue unable to load posts if there were mentions from a blocked or deleted account.
* Fixed an error when loading timelines during startup where TWBlue was unable to change the buffer title properly.
## Changes on version 2023.2.8
This release focuses on fixing some important bugs that have been reported in the previous version. Particularly, TWBlue should be able to authorize on some instances that have blocked the Mastodon.py library, and should be able to avoid repeatedly calling some endpoints that cause excessive connections for some instances. Additionally, it is possible to disable Streaming from the account options in Mastodon. This can be especially useful if TWBlue keeps making a lot of API calls for some instances.
* Fixed the update system.
* Fixed a bug when attempting to switch between different accounts using the invisible interface, if the focused account is not an active session.
* Mastodon:
* Improved the way TWBlue counts characters in Mastodon. Now it counts only the username part in a remote user (@domain is not counted against character limit), adds content warning text to character count, also emojis and CJK characters are counted as 1 as opposed to 2. ([#511](https://github.com/MCV-Software/TWBlue/issues/511))
* Added notification when a user joins an instance. This notification is only available for administrators.
* Added option to disable Streaming in the account options. This can be useful if TWBlue, for some reason, repeatedly calls the instance API.
* Improved the code that works with the Streaming API to reduce the number of reconnection attempts TWBlue performs.
* Fixed media uploads for audio, video and gifvs. ([#513](https://github.com/MCV-Software/TWBlue/issues/513))
## Changes in version 2023.2.3
In this version, TWBlue will no longer support Twitter sessions starting on February 9, due to Twitter's policies prohibiting third-party clients, in addition to the shutdown of the free access to the Twitter API. All Twitter sessions that are active on TWBlue will stop working as of February 9, when the free API access will finally be shut down. It will not be possible to display or add Twitter sessions from the Session manager. From the TWBlue team, we will continue working to improve our support for Mastodon instances and add other social networks in the near future. If you want to keep in touch with the project, you can follow us in our mastodon account, at [@twblue@maaw.social.](https://maaw.social/@twblue)
* In the graphical interface, TWBlue will update menu items, in the menu bar, depending on whether you are focusing a Twitter or Mastodon session. This makes it possible for TWBlue to display the correct terms in each social network. Take into account that there might be unavailable items for the currently active session.
* in the keystroke editor for the invisible interface, TWBlue displays the available shortcuts for the currently active session. Descriptions of those keystrokes are also different for Twitter and mastodon sessions to use correct terms for both networks.
* In the invisible interface, TWBlue will skip sessions that have not been started when using the keyboard shortcut to switch between different accounts.
* Fixed a bug when deleting a session in the session manager dialog. Sessions can now be deleted correctly.
* Mastodon:
* Added basic support to notifications buffer. This buffer shows mastodon notifications in real time. Every notification is attached to a kind of object (posts, users, relationships or polls). At the moment, the only supported action for notification is dismissing, which allows you to remove the notification from the buffer (take into account, though, that mention notifications will remove also the mention in its corresponding buffer, due to the way TWBlue reads mentions from mastodon instances).
* Fixed an issue that was preventing TWBlue to create more than one user timeline during startup.
* Fixed getting more items in mentions buffer. ([#508](https://github.com/mcv-software/twblue/issues/508))
* TWBlue will display properly new paragraphs in mastodon posts.
* In the session manager, Mastodon sessions are now displayed including the instance to avoid confusion.
* TWBlue will now read default visibility preferences when posting new statuses, and display sensitive content. These preferences can be set on the mastodon instance, in the account's preferences section. If you wish to change TWBlue's behavior and have it not read those preferences from your instance, but instead set the default public visibility and hide sensitive content, you can uncheck the Read preferences from instance checkbox in the account options.
* If a mastodon instance is not active or there are errors during login, TWBlue will report it in the log file and will continue with other sessions.
* When replying to someone in a public post, TWBlue will default to "unlisted" as its visibility setting. This is done so replies will not clutter local and federated timelines. This setting might be changed when writing the reply, though. ([#504,](https://github.com/MCV-Software/TWBlue/issues/504))
* TWBlue uses its own user agent in Mastodon sessions, so it will be easier to identify the client for instance admins.
* TWBlue will check if the streaming API endpoints are available before attempting to start Streaming for the current session. Before, TWBlue caused load issues in misconfigured mastodon instances where the streaming API were not available.
## Changes in version 2022.12.13
* per popular request, We will generate a 32-bit portable version of TWBlue available for Windows 7 operating systems. This version will not be supported in our automatic updater, so in case of using such version, you would need to download it manually every time there is a new update. TWBlue will continue to be available for Windows 7 as long as it is possible to build it using Python 3.7.
* Fixed a couple of bugs that were making TWBlue unable to be opened in some computers, related to our translator module and some COM objects handled incorrectly.
* Fixed an issue that was making TWBlue unable to open in certain computers due to errors related to Win32 API'S.
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ Visually, Towards the top of the main application window, can be found a menu ba
* Sounds tutorial: Opens a dialog box where you can familiarize yourself with the different sounds of the program.
* What's new in this version?: opens up a document with the list of changes from the current version to the earliest.
* Check for updates: every time you open the program it automatically checks for new versions. If an update is available, it will ask you if you want to download the update. If you accept, the updating process will commence. When complete, TWBlue will be restarted. This item checks for new updates without having to restart the application.
* TWBlue's website: visit our [home page](http://twblue.es) where you can find all relevant information and downloads for TWBlue and become a part of the community.
* TWBlue's website: visit our [home page](https://twblue.mcvsoftware.com) where you can find all relevant information and downloads for TWBlue and become a part of the community.
* Get soundpacks for TWBlue:
* Make a Donation: Opens a website from which you can donate to the TWBlue project. Donations are made through paypal and you don't need an account to donate.
* About TWBlue: shows the credits of the program.
@@ -322,11 +322,11 @@ Tw Blue is free software, licensed under the GNU GPL license, either version 2 o
The source code of the program is available on GitHub at <https://www.github.com/manuelcortez/twblue>.
If you want to donate to the project, you can do so at <https://twblue.es/donate>. Thank you for your support!
If you want to donate to the project, you can do so at <https://twblue.mcvsoftware.com/donate>. Thank you for your support!
## Contact
If you still have questions after reading this document, if you wish to collaborate to the project in some other way, or if you simply want to get in touch with the application developer, follow the Twitter account [@tw\_blue2](https://twitter.com/tw_blue2) or [@manuelcortez00.](https://twitter.com/manuelcortez00) You can also visit [our website](https://twblue.es)
If you still have questions after reading this document, if you wish to collaborate to the project in some other way, or if you simply want to get in touch with the application developer, follow the Twitter account [@tw\_blue2](https://twitter.com/tw_blue2) or [@manuelcortez00.](https://twitter.com/manuelcortez00) You can also visit [our website](https://twblue.mcvsoftware.com)
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In this version of TWBlue, which is being released several months after the previous one, we focused on adding initial support for GoToSocial-type networks. GoToSocial is a server for creating decentralized networks similar to Mastodon. Its API is very similar but retains some differences. In this version, TWBlue can be used to log into GoToSocial accounts, although there will be some features, such as the Streaming API and Markdown support, that are not yet functional. Another significant addition is support for creating community timelines, which will allow you to load the local and public timeline of remote instances. This is useful if your instance does not federate directly with them, as it will allow you to see posts from other communities and interact directly with them. Finally, the translation module has been rewritten; it now supports using LibreTranslate by default and DeepL, for which an API key is required. Below is the detailed list of changes:
* Core:
* Added Initial Support to GoToSocial. Some features are not fully implemented yet, although GoToXocial instances should be able to be used as normal sessions in TWBlue. Streaming, poll options and markdown are not supported but planned for the near future.
* The translation module has been rewritten. Now, instead of offering translations with Google Translator, the user can choose between [LibreTranslate,](https://github.com/LibreTranslate/LibreTranslate) which requires no configuration thanks to the [instance of the NVDA Spanish community;](https://translate.nvda.es) or translate using [DeepL,](https://deepl.com) for which it is necessary to create an account on DeepL and [subscribe to a DeepL API Free plan](https://support.deepl.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021200939-DeepL-API-Free) to obtain the API key which can be used to translate up to 500000 characters every month. The API key can be entered in the global options dialog, under a new tab called translation services. When translating a text, the translation engine can be changed. When changing the translation engine, the target language must be selected again before translation takes place.
* TWBlue should be able to switch to Windows 11 Keymap when running under Windows 11. ([#494](https://github.com/mcv-software/twblue/issues/494))
* Mastodon:
* Added support for viewing communities: A community timeline is the local or public timeline of another instance. This is especially useful when the instance one is part of does not federate with other remote instances. The posts displayed are only those that are shared publicly. It is possible to interact with the posts from community timelines, but it should be noted that TWBlue will take some time to retrieve the post one wishes to interact with.
* When viewing a post, a button displays the number of boosts and times it has been added to favorites. Clicking on that button will open a list of users who have interacted with the post. From that list, it is possible to view profiles and perform common user actions.
* Now it is possible to mute conversations in Mastodon sessions. To do this, there is a button that can be called "Mute" or "Unmute Conversation" in the dialog to display the post. Conversations that have been muted will not generate notifications or mentions when they receive new replies. Only conversations that you are a part of can be muted.
* Fixed an error that caused TWBlue to be unable to properly display the user action dialog from the followers or following buffer. ([#575](https://github.com/mcv-software/twblue/issues/575))
dm_sent = string(default="Dm to $recipient_display_name, $text $date")
person = string(default="$display_name (@$screen_name). $followers followers, $following following, $tweets tweets. Joined Twitter $created_at.")
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