### Initialize Signal Sticker Pack with signal-sticker-tool

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

This command-line example demonstrates how to use the `signal-sticker-tool init` command to automatically generate a `stickers.yaml` file within a pack directory. It shows how to specify the pack's title and author directly via command-line arguments, streamlining the setup process.

```bash
$ cd dinner-reactions
$ signal-sticker-tool init --title "Dinner reactions" --author "Samwise Gamgee"
```

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### Install signal-sticker-tool using virtualenvwrapper

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Utilizes `virtualenvwrapper` to simplify the creation and management of a virtual environment for `signal-sticker-tool`. This approach streamlines the setup process for users familiar with `virtualenvwrapper`.

```Shell
mkvirtualenv my-venv
pip install signal-sticker-tool
```

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### Install stable signal-sticker-tool via pip3

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Installs the current stable version of `signal-sticker-tool` in your `$HOME` directory using pip3. This method assumes pip3 is already installed and configured on your system.

```Shell
pip3 install signal-sticker-tool
```

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### Applying GNU GPL: Terminal Program Startup Notice Template

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/LICENSE.txt

This template provides a short notice to be output by programs that have terminal interaction when they start in an interactive mode. It includes copyright, a brief warranty disclaimer, and a note about redistribution conditions, prompting the user to type specific commands for full details.

```text
    <program>  Copyright (C) <year>  <name of author>
    This program comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY; for details type `show w'.
    This is free software, and you are welcome to redistribute it
    under certain conditions; type `show c' for details.
```

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### Install signal-sticker-tool development version from GitHub archive

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Installs the latest development version of `signal-sticker-tool` directly from its GitHub master branch ZIP archive. This method is suitable for testing unreleased features and does not require Git to be installed.

```Shell
python3 -m venv my-venv
. my-venv/bin/activate
pip install https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/archive/master.zip
```

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### Example Uploaded Sticker Pack URLs

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Illustrative examples of the URLs provided by "signal-sticker-tool" after a successful sticker pack upload. These include a web link for general sharing and a deep link for direct import on Android or iOS devices.

```Text
This pack is available in URL:
  https://signal.art/addstickers/#pack_id=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX&pack_key=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

And to open it directly in the Android or iOS app:
  sgnl://addstickers/?pack_id=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX&pack_key=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
```

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### Applying GNU GPL: Source File License Notice Template

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/LICENSE.txt

This template provides the standard notice to be attached to the start of each source file for a program licensed under the GNU General Public License. It includes copyright information, a statement of free software, redistribution and modification terms, and a disclaimer of warranty, along with a pointer to the full license text.

```text
    <one line to give the program's name and a brief idea of what it does.>
    Copyright (C) <year>  <name of author>

    This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
    it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
    the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
    (at your option) any later version.

    This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
    but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
    MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
    GNU General Public License for more details.

    You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
    along with this program.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
```

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### Install signal-sticker-tool development version using Git

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Installs the latest development version of `signal-sticker-tool` directly from its Git repository. This method is preferred for developers who plan to modify the code or contribute changes back to the project.

```Shell
python3 -m venv my-venv
. my-venv/bin/activate
pip install git+https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/
```

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### Install signal-sticker-tool in a Python virtual environment

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Creates and activates an isolated Python virtual environment, then installs `signal-sticker-tool` within it. This prevents conflicts with system-wide Python packages and is recommended for development.

```Shell
python3 -m venv my-venv
. my-venv/bin/activate
pip install signal-sticker-tool
```

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### Generating QR Code for Sticker Pack URL

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Generate a QR code for your sticker pack's URL directly in the terminal. This requires installing the "qrcode" Python library and piping the URL output from "signal-sticker-tool url" to the "qr" command.

```Shell
pip install qrcode
signal-sticker-tool url | qr
```

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### Previewing Signal Sticker Packs

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Generate an HTML preview of your sticker pack to verify sticker order and associated emojis before uploading to Signal. The "preview.html" file is created in the pack directory.

```Shell
$ signal-sticker-tool preview
```

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### Downloading Signal Sticker Packs by URL

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Download an existing Signal sticker pack using its "signal.art" URL. The tool generates a "stickers.yaml" file and saves images sequentially, optionally into a specified destination directory.

```Shell
$ signal-sticker-tool -p bandit-the-cat download "https://signal.art/addstickers/#pack_id=9acc9e8aba563d26a4994e69263e3b25&pack_key=5a6dff3948c28efb9b7aaf93ecc375c69fc316e78077ed26867a14d10a0f6a12"
```

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### Downloading Signal Sticker Packs by ID and Key

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Download an existing Signal sticker pack by providing its pack ID and key directly. Similar to downloading by URL, this command also generates a "stickers.yaml" and saves images sequentially, with an optional destination path.

```Shell
$ signal-sticker-tool -p bandit-the-cat download 9acc9e8aba563d26a4994e69263e3b25 5a6dff3948c28efb9b7aaf93ecc375c69fc316e78077ed26867a14d10a0f6a12
```

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### Logging In to Signal Sticker Tool

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Authenticate the "signal-sticker-tool" using your Signal Desktop credentials. The entered user ID and password will be saved in your home directory for future use until you explicitly log out.

```Shell
$ signal-sticker-tool login
```

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### Convert Sticker Pack from getstickerpack.com

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/utils/README.md

This script downloads and unpacks a sticker pack from 'getstickerpack.com' into a directory named after the pack. It then launches `make-getstickerpack-index.py` to generate a YAML definition file that `signal-sticker-tool` can use. Automatic emoji/sticker associations are not provided; these must be added manually after conversion.

```Shell
./convert-getstickerpack.sh THAT-PACK-NAME
```

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### Running Code Quality Checks for Contributions

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Ensure code quality and consistent formatting for contributions. Developers should run "pyflakes" for static analysis and "black" for automatic code formatting before submitting changes.

```Shell
pyflakes
black
```

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### Run signal-sticker-tool on Windows with UTF-8 encoding

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Provides instructions for running `signal-sticker-tool` on Windows, emphasizing the need to execute Python in UTF-8 mode. This ensures correct handling of characters and prevents potential encoding errors during execution.

```Shell
py -Xutf8 [full_path_to_signal-sticker-tool] [parameter]

cd "C:\Users\Bob\Desktop\wojak stickers"
py -Xutf8 C:\path-to-your-venv\my-venv\Scripts\signal-sticker-tool login
py -Xutf8 C:\path-to-your-venv\my-venv\Scripts\signal-sticker-tool upload
```

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### YAML Sticker Pack Definition File Structure

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

This YAML snippet illustrates the required structure for the `stickers.yaml` file. It includes a `meta` section for pack title, author, and optional cover image, and a `stickers` list, where each entry specifies an image file and an optional associated emoji.

```yaml
meta:
  author: Samwise Gamgee
  cover: cover.webp
  title: Dinner reactions
stickers:
- chr: '😋'
  file: sticker_01.webp
- chr: '🥔'
  file: sticker_02.webp
- chr: '🍄'
  file: sticker_03.webp
```

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### Obtaining Signal Desktop Authentication Credentials

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Retrieve your user ID and password from Signal Desktop's developer tools for authentication with "signal-sticker-tool". This requires running Signal Desktop with "--enable-dev-tools" and changing the JavaScript context.

```JavaScript
window.reduxStore.getState().items.uuid_id
window.reduxStore.getState().items.password
```

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### Uploading Signal Sticker Packs

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Upload your prepared sticker pack to Signal. Upon successful upload, the tool provides URLs for sharing and direct import into Signal mobile apps. It also saves pack details to "uploaded.yaml" to prevent accidental re-uploads.

```Shell
$ signal-sticker-tool upload
```

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### Printing Sticker Pack URL

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Display only the URL for an uploaded sticker pack. This command is particularly useful for piping the URL as input to other command-line utilities.

```Shell
signal-sticker-tool url
```

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### Logging Out from Signal Sticker Tool

Source: https://github.com/ittner/signal-sticker-tool/blob/master/README.md

Remove your saved authentication credentials from the "signal-sticker-tool" by logging out. This command ensures your user ID and password are no longer stored on your system.

```Shell
signal-sticker-tool logout
```

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