Version 1.0.3
Artiscope is a python based ascii internet browser capable of rendering art from websites and allowing you to browse further through the website. This project is meant to be lightweight, with the ultimate goal being able to use a browser on a pi zero at a fast speed with a useable interface and results! This feature rich browser even comes with a built in update manager that automatically downloads the newest version of the browser!
some images may not be the most recent ones!
about
examples
install
running Artiscope
settings
how to use
updates
Here are some example websites being rendered. websites in this order:
github.com
python.org
newgrounds.com
Now after I Had to install everything multiple times it got pretty annoying, so I made launch files for this browser, I dont know why anyone would use it on windows but thats here too.
MacOS or Linux launch the browser using launch.sh
Make sure to make the file an executable file!
Windows launch browser using launch.bat
If you dont trust my .bat and .sh files you can just DIY the setup and launch process.
To install and use Artiscope you need to run these commands.
git clone https://github.com/sirsru/Artiscope.git
cd Artiscope
python3 -m venv venv
windows
venv\Scripts\activate
linux and macos
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
python3 browser.py
If you encounter any errors with installing python dependencies use the following
pip install requestspip install beautifulsoup4pip install Pillow
After downloading Artiscope and closing it, if you wish to start it again you need to run these commands to start the python environment.
cd Artiscope
windows
venv\Scripts\activate
linux and macos
source venv/bin/activate
python3 browser.py
After the original install all updates done to this repository can be done from inside the browser by going to info and updates and selecting option 1.
The settings menu for Artiscope can be accessed from the main menu, in which you can change the ascii image resolution and size, allowed image formats, and similar image toggle.
Go to link # - input a links number that was output earlier
Enter another URL - enter a different URL
Go back to the Main Menu - goes back to the homescreen with settings and other options
Browse the web - prompts you for a URL along with other options
Setting - allows you to change options in the browser like themes and emoji compatibility
Info and updates - shows you the current version of your browser, allows you to check the newest version of the browser, and download the latest version!
Last but not least we have the updates! There is a built in option to update or check if you are up to date in Artiscope! All you have to do to install a new update is go to info and updates and choose Update by cloning github repo or Check for update. You do need to be connected to the internet to update the browser, but lets be honest, what are you using a browser for without internet?