Hacker Scripts is a cheeky collection of small automation scripts and language ports collected under the tagline “Based on a true story.” The repository gathers playful utilities (originally shell and Ruby scripts) that automate short, real-world tasks — for example, sending a quick “late at work” text when SSH sessions are active, firing off an automated “I’m sick / working from home” email on certain mornings, or even talking to a networked coffee machine to start brewing at precisely the right moment. The README explains the origin story and highlights several canonical scripts and provides usage notes such as required environment variables and cron examples for scheduling. Contributors have provided implementations and ports in many languages and folders (shell, Ruby, Python, Node, Perl, PowerShell, Go, Java, etc.), and the project explicitly welcomes pull requests that add additional language implementations.
Features
- A collection of ready-to-run example scripts demonstrating quick automations (SMS, email, device triggers)
- Multiple language ports and implementations so you can compare idiomatic code across ecosystems
- Clear usage guidance: environment variable requirements, API credentials, and cron scheduling examples
- Demonstrates real-world API integrations (e.g., Twilio for SMS, Gmail/SMTP for email) when applicable
- Permissive license and community-friendly structure that invites contributions and language ports
- Lightweight, educational focus — suitable for learning, demoing, or playful automation
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