Ducksay Instant brings the whimsy of unix utilities like cowsay and fortune into the modern era, leveraging the DuckDuckGo Instant Answer API. This novel twist allows your terminal's duck to do more than merely echo your input; it attempts to provide a concise answer to your queries. Whether you're looking for quick facts, definitions, or just a bit of terminal fun, Ducksay Instant is here to quack you up!
The motivation behind Ducksay Instant was to blend the charm of terminal-based ASCII art utilities with the functionality of modern APIs. It's a nod to the playful side of programming, while also offering a unique utility for fetching quick answers straight from your terminal.
- Instant answers to a wide range of questions, powered by the DuckDuckGo Instant Answer API.
- A friendly ASCII art duck that brings a touch of humor and personality to your terminal.
- Easy-to-use command-line interface for fast and fun interactions.
To install Ducksay Instant globally on your system, simply run:
npm install -g ducksay-instantThis will install the package globally, allowing you to use ducksay from anywhere in your terminal.
Using Ducksay Instant is as simple as typing:
ducksay <your question here>ducksay who is Satoshi Nakamoto?This will display an ASCII art duck alongside the answer to your question as fetched from DuckDuckGo Instant Answers.
Here are some questions you might try:
- ducksay does p=np?
- ducksay what is the largest planet in the solar system?
- ducksay are you sentient?
Contributions are welcome! Whether you're looking to add more ASCII animals, enhance the functionality, or improve the documentation, your input is valued.
ducksay-instant is released under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more details.