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DiParrot: The Low-Maintenance Pet Skill

What Is DiParrot?

DiParrot is a quirky little LivinGrimoire skill designed to simulate the most important function of a real pet parrot: presence. It chirps periodically, reacts to input, and creates a feeling of togetherness within your digital space.

LivinGrimoire is a software design pattern that absorbs skills with just one line of code needed to add a skill.

Why It Feels Like a Real Companion

DiParrot sets up a behavioral rhythm, echoing input like a low-stakes roommate. Whether you’re coding, typing, or just sitting quietly, it softly reminds you: you’re not alone.

Why It’s Better Than a Real Parrot

Real Parrot	DiParrot
Cage cleaning	Zero mess
Squawking chaos	Friendly chirps only
Vet bills	0 lines of cost
Midnight drama	Chirps are programmable
Bites	100% safe interface

Behind the Behavior

Here’s the full code for the DiParrot skill:

from LivinGrimoirePacket.AXPython import TrgEveryNMinutes, TimeUtils, TrgParrot
from LivinGrimoirePacket.LivinGrimoire import Skill

class DiParrot(Skill):
    def __init__(self, interval_minutes: int = 17 , chirp_lim: int = 3 ):
        super().__init__()
        self.trg: TrgEveryNMinutes = TrgEveryNMinutes(TimeUtils.getCurrentTimeStamp(), interval_minutes)
        self.parrot: TrgParrot = TrgParrot(chirp_lim)

    # Override
    def input(self, ear: str, skin: str, eye: str):
        match self.parrot.trigger(self.trg.trigger(), ear):
            case 1:
                self.setSimpleAlg("low chirp")
            case 2:
                self.setSimpleAlg("chirp")

    def skillNotes(self, param: str) -> str:
        if param == "notes":
            return "parrot simulator"
        elif param == "triggers":
            return "auto skill"
        return "note unavailable"

With this setup:

• The skill chirps every 17 minutes by default.
• Responds to user input with either "chirp" or "low chirp".
• Requires just one line to add into your LivinGrimoire project.

Would You Like to Know More?

Explore the full LivinGrimoire design pattern, its skill architecture, and other modules:

LivinGrimoire GitHub Wiki

This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by owly