The cowsay command has been an iconic and beloved tool within our developer community, bringing humor and a personal touch to our interactions. We propose to integrate a cowsay command into our Discord bot, adding functionality that allows for both traditional and innovative uses, including options for thinking mode and customisable avatars.
Basic cowsay Functionality: At its core, the command should replicate the classic functionality of the cowsay utility, generating a speech bubble from a character (by default, a cow) containing the user-specified text.
Thinking Mode Option: Introduce a think parameter (think: true) that switches the command to generate a thought bubble instead of a speech bubble, akin to the cowthink command. This option adds versatility to how users can express their messages, providing a playful way to distinguish between saying and thinking.
Customizable Avatars: Enhance the command's appeal by allowing users to choose from a variety of avatars, such as cows, penguins, and other characters, instead of being limited to the default cow. This feature should be accessible through an optional avatar choice parameter, where users can specify their preferred character.
Command Syntax Example:/cowsay [think] [avatar] <message>. This syntax illustrates how users can input their message, opt for a thought bubble, and select an avatar, all in one command. think would be a bool default to false, and avatar would be a discord choices string.
Implementation Considerations:
Avatar Library: Develop or source a library of ASCII characters that can be used as avatars for the cowsay command. Ensure that these characters are diverse and suitable for a wide range of messages and contexts.
Input Sanitisation: Implement measures to sanitise user input to prevent the execution of unintended commands or the injection of malicious content through the cowsay messages. This also includes the chaos
User Experience: Design the command interface to be intuitive and easy to use, with clear instructions or help commands that explain the options available to users, including how to switch between speech and thought bubbles and how to select different avatars.
Scalability and Extensibility: Consider future enhancements, such as adding more avatars or introducing new features like customizable bubble shapes or colors. The implementation should be scalable and maintainable to facilitate such expansions.
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cowsaycommand has been an iconic and beloved tool within our developer community, bringing humor and a personal touch to our interactions. We propose to integrate acowsaycommand into our Discord bot, adding functionality that allows for both traditional and innovative uses, including options for thinking mode and customisable avatars.Feature Requirements:
Basic cowsay Functionality: At its core, the command should replicate the classic functionality of the
cowsayutility, generating a speech bubble from a character (by default, a cow) containing the user-specified text.Thinking Mode Option: Introduce a think parameter (think: true) that switches the command to generate a thought bubble instead of a speech bubble, akin to the
cowthinkcommand. This option adds versatility to how users can express their messages, providing a playful way to distinguish between saying and thinking.Customizable Avatars: Enhance the command's appeal by allowing users to choose from a variety of avatars, such as cows, penguins, and other characters, instead of being limited to the default cow. This feature should be accessible through an optional avatar choice parameter, where users can specify their preferred character.
Command Syntax Example:
/cowsay [think] [avatar] <message>. This syntax illustrates how users can input their message, opt for a thought bubble, and select an avatar, all in one command.thinkwould be a bool default to false, andavatarwould be a discord choices string.Implementation Considerations:
Avatar Library: Develop or source a library of ASCII characters that can be used as avatars for the cowsay command. Ensure that these characters are diverse and suitable for a wide range of messages and contexts.
Input Sanitisation: Implement measures to sanitise user input to prevent the execution of unintended commands or the injection of malicious content through the
cowsaymessages. This also includes the chaosUser Experience: Design the command interface to be intuitive and easy to use, with clear instructions or help commands that explain the options available to users, including how to switch between speech and thought bubbles and how to select different avatars.
Scalability and Extensibility: Consider future enhancements, such as adding more avatars or introducing new features like customizable bubble shapes or colors. The implementation should be scalable and maintainable to facilitate such expansions.