From 59912bd4e6f6b80c86c68aaa3ef1d020f252a645 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ramforth Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:28:39 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update documentation with Phase 3 Action 1 findings --- DEVELOPMENT_PLAN.md | 11 +++++++---- PROGRESS_LOG.md | 11 +++++++++-- 2 files changed, 16 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/DEVELOPMENT_PLAN.md b/DEVELOPMENT_PLAN.md index b4c2700..9fda5a6 100644 --- a/DEVELOPMENT_PLAN.md +++ b/DEVELOPMENT_PLAN.md @@ -89,9 +89,12 @@ Our network analysis revealed that YouTube's web client uses a `POST` request to * **Objective:** Identify and analyze existing open-source projects that have successfully tackled sustainable YouTube Live Chat monitoring. * **Actions:** - 1. **GitHub/GitLab Search:** Search for projects related to "YouTube Live Chat bot," "YouTube Live Chat client," "YouTube Live Chat API alternative," focusing on Python and Linux compatibility. - 2. **Project Analysis:** For promising projects, analyze their source code to understand their data acquisition methods, quota management, and compliance strategies. - 3. **Community Forums:** Explore discussions on platforms like Reddit (r/youtube, r/livestreamfails, r/programming), Stack Overflow, and relevant developer forums for insights into unofficial methods or workarounds. + 1. **GitHub/GitLab Search (Targeted `taizan-hokuto`):** Search for projects related to `pytchat` mentions by `taizan-hokuto` (original author). + * **Findings:** The original `pytchat` repository on GitHub (`https://github.com/taizan-hokuto/pytchat`) is publicly archived and no longer maintained by the author. No new active forks or related projects by the original author were immediately identified through this targeted search. + * **Status:** **COMPLETED.** Conclusion: Confirmed `pytchat`'s archived status; no direct new leads from `taizan-hokuto`. + 2. **GitHub/GitLab Search (General):** Search for projects related to "YouTube Live Chat bot," "YouTube Live Chat client," "YouTube Live Chat API alternative," focusing on Python and Linux compatibility. + 3. **Project Analysis:** For promising projects, analyze their source code to understand their data acquisition methods, quota management, and compliance strategies. + 4. **Community Forums:** Explore discussions on platforms like Reddit (r/youtube, r/livestreamfails, r/programming), Stack Overflow, and relevant developer forums for insights into unofficial methods or workarounds. ## Phase 4: Re-evaluation of Third-Party Services (Event-Driven Focus) @@ -104,4 +107,4 @@ Our network analysis revealed that YouTube's web client uses a `POST` request to **Prioritization:** All research will prioritize **open-source and Linux-compatible solutions**. Compliance with YouTube's Terms of Service remains a critical factor. -**Next Steps:** The findings from this revised research will be compiled into a structured document to inform the design and implementation of a robust YouTube Live Chat monitoring solution. \ No newline at end of file +**Next Steps:** The findings from this revised research will be compiled into a structured document to inform the design and implementation of a robust YouTube Live Chat monitoring solution. diff --git a/PROGRESS_LOG.md b/PROGRESS_LOG.md index 8d9c21f..f93fc10 100644 --- a/PROGRESS_LOG.md +++ b/PROGRESS_LOG.md @@ -54,7 +54,14 @@ This document chronicles the key steps, findings, and decisions made during the * **Findings:** While intelligent polling is a valuable concept for API management, it does not offer a viable path to a sustainable, quota-friendly solution for *continuous, real-time YouTube Live Chat using the official API*. Its application to `pytchat` is also not directly beneficial as `pytchat` already adapts its polling based on YouTube's internal signals. * **Conclusion:** Not a primary solution for continuous chat fetching using the official API; not directly beneficial for `pytchat`. +## Phase 3: Community Solutions and Open-Source Projects + +### Action 1: GitHub/GitLab Search (Targeted `taizan-hokuto`) +* **Investigation:** Searched for projects related to `pytchat` mentions by `taizan-hokuto` (original author). +* **Findings:** The original `pytchat` repository on GitHub (`https://github.com/taizan-hokuto/pytchat`) is publicly archived and no longer maintained by the author. No new active forks or related projects by the original author were immediately identified through this targeted search. +* **Conclusion:** Confirmed `pytchat`'s archived status; no direct new leads from `taizan-hokuto`. + ## Next Steps -* Proceed with "Community Solutions and Open-Source Projects" as outlined in `DEVELOPMENT_PLAN.md`. -* Continue with other phases of the revised research plan, keeping the compliance and fragility risks of `pytchat` in mind. +* Proceed with "GitHub/GitLab Search (General)" as outlined in `DEVELOPMENT_PLAN.md`. +* Continue with other phases of the revised research plan, keeping the compliance and fragility risks of `pytchat` in mind. \ No newline at end of file