[Idea] TWHL Shoutbox desktop application Created 5 years ago2018-06-03 12:54:45 UTC by Shepard62FR Shepard62FR

Created 5 years ago2018-06-03 12:54:45 UTC by Shepard62FR Shepard62FR

Posted 5 years ago2018-06-03 12:54:45 UTC Post #339789
Now that TWHL v4 has been released, it's time to present an idea I have for some time and I would like to have the community's opinion about it.

Basically, it would be the same thing as potatis invalid's TWHL shoutbox extensions for Firefox and Chrome but instead of being a browser extension, it would be a standalone desktop application (like Hammer, Sledge, Steam...) You would be able to:
  • Read the shouts (obviously).
  • Automatic shouts list refreshing whenever someone shout (or time based if it's not possible).
  • Post shouts.
  • Hide the application in the system tray and be notified whenever someone shout.
  • Maybe more that you would like to see.
So what do you guys think? Is it something you would be interested in or it would be pointless?
Posted 5 years ago2018-06-03 13:38:42 UTC Post #339790
It seems more suited to a low-weight phone app, if anything. And even then would need more than just the shoutbox.
That's not to say you shouldn't make it if you wanted to make it anyway; there's just a lot more potential left to be tapped if you wanted to make something particularly useful.
Jessie JessieTrans Rights <3
Posted 5 years ago2018-06-03 21:15:25 UTC Post #339798
An Android/iOS app where you could access the shoutbox, wiki, forums and such?
Posted 5 years ago2018-06-03 22:11:02 UTC Post #339799
It would be a massive amount of work I'm afraid. I think a more realistic idea would be to improve the mobile experience of the website. The source code is available here: https://github.com/LogicAndTrick/twhl . I would be surprised if Penguinboy doesn't welcome good contributions.
Oskar Potatis Oskar Potatis🦔
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