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49 posts | Last Activity on 03-05-2025 23:19 by Kevin
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Kevin 03-05-2025 23:19, 16 days ago
Re: Simple WhatsApp Automation Script (Send a Message)
Here’s a **basic WhatsApp automation sample program** using **Python** and **`pywhatkit`**, a popular library that allows you to send messages via WhatsApp Web. > ✅ This works with **WhatsApp Web**, so your computer must be connected to the internet and logged into WhatsApp Web when the message sends. --- ## 🚀 Simple WhatsApp Automation Script (Send a Message) ### ✅ Step 1: Install `pywhatkit` ```bash pip install pywhatkit ``` --- ### ✅ Step 2: Python Code to Send a WhatsApp Message ```python import pywhatkit as kit import datetime # Set the time 1 minute ahead so WhatsApp Web has time to open now = datetime.datetime.now() hour = now.hour minute = now.minute + 1 # Parameters phone_number = '+1234567890' # Replace with recipient's number (with country code) message = 'Hello from Python! This is an automated message 🤖' # Send the message kit.sendwhatmsg(phone_number, message, hour, minute) ``` --- ### ⚠️ Important Notes: * Your browser will open automatically to WhatsApp Web. * You must **scan the QR code** the first time or be already logged in. * `pywhatkit.sendwhatmsg()` waits for the exact time to send the message. --- ## 🧠 Cool Extensions (Ideas for Automation): 1. **Schedule daily messages** with a task scheduler (e.g., `cron`, `Windows Task Scheduler`) 2. **Read messages from a CSV or database** and loop through them 3. **Send updates or reports automatically** (e.g., weather, stock prices, reminders) --- ## ⛔ Limitations: * Can’t receive messages with `pywhatkit` (send-only). * It’s not “instant” – messages are sent via browser automation. * For full automation including reading messages, you’ll need: * **WhatsApp Business API** (very limited access) * Or **unofficial automation tools** (risk of ban – not recommended for production) ---
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Sunny 18-02-2025 06:18, 3 months ago
Re: best ai video generator free 2025
We are in 2025, and we’d like to introduce another prominent video generator with advanced features tailored for content creators—Vadoo AI. Vadoo AI (https://vadoo.tv/) – Offers free credits to test its features: - Text-to-video generation - Image-to-video conversion - Access various AI models like Runway, Kling, and more on a single platform - Video styling and effects - Create AI influencers - Text-to-speech functionality - Audio-to-video conversion
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Kevin 26-01-2025 04:43, 4 months ago
Re: Web Data Scraping with AI-Powered Text Extraction
Web Scraping with AI: Automate gathering and summarizing data from articles or reports.
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Kevin 26-01-2025 04:34, 4 months ago
Re: Web Data Scraping with AI-Powered Text Extraction
Extract and summarize content from a webpage using AI. [code]import requests from bs4 import BeautifulSoup from transformers import pipeline # Load a summarization model summarizer = pipeline("summarization") # URL of the webpage url = "https://example.com/article" response = requests.get(url) soup = BeautifulSoup(response.text, "html.parser") # Extract main content content = " ".join([p.text for p in soup.find_all("p")]) # Summarize content summary = summarizer(content, max_length=100, min_length=50, do_sample=False) print("Summary:") print(summary[0]['summary_text']) [/code]
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Kevin 09-12-2024 06:47, 5 months ago
Re: flattrade api - get access token - session key sample program
import requests import hashlib # Configuration API_KEY = "7868b2c697y64cb76586adf7c4c03874" API_SECRET = "2023.ecaf6c7cebe44e9d83c4e76597b2af7623316f4d1ca6c342" AUTH_URL = "https://auth.flattrade.in/?app_key={api_key}" # Replace `api_key` dynamically TOKEN_URL = "https://authapi.flattrade.in/trade/apitoken" # Endpoint for generating access token def generate_access_token(): """ Function to generate the access token by exchanging the request_code with the API. """ # Step 1: Provide the authentication URL print(f"Open the following URL in a browser to authenticate:\n{AUTH_URL.format(api_key=API_KEY)}") # Step 2: Enter the request code obtained from the redirect URL request_code = input("Enter the request_code from the redirect URL: ") # Step 3: Generate the SHA-256 hash hash_value = hashlib.sha256((API_KEY + request_code + API_SECRET).encode()).hexdigest() # Step 4: Prepare the payload payload = { "api_key": API_KEY, "request_code": request_code, "api_secret": hash_value } # Step 5: Make the API request to generate the token print("Requesting access token...") response = requests.post(TOKEN_URL, json=payload) # Debugging Output print("Response Status Code:", response.status_code) print("Response Content:", response.text) if response.status_code == 200: try: data = response.json() if "stat" in data and data["stat"] == "Ok": print("Access token generated successfully!") print(f"Token: {data['token']}") return data["token"] else: print(f"Error in API response: {data.get('emsg', 'Unknown error')}") except Exception as e: print(f"Error parsing response JSON: {str(e)}") else: print(f"Failed to generate access token. HTTP Status: {response.status_code}") return None # Main execution if __name__ == "__main__": token = generate_access_token() if token: print("Access Token:", token) else: print("Failed to generate an access token.")
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Kevin 09-12-2024 06:45, 5 months ago
Re: Flattrade api - place order sample program
import requests import json # Configuration with your details USER_ID = "XXXXXXX" # Your User ID (Client ID) ACCOUNT_ID = "XXXXXXX" # Your Account ID (same as User ID) ACCESS_TOKEN = "56f5c0a9ceee0ba5d357k232b7a55ca9cab5832f8447a77256ad264159b79177" # Your Access Token PLACE_ORDER_URL = "https://piconnect.flattrade.in/PiConnectTP/PlaceOrder" # Flattrade PlaceOrder API URL # Prepare the order data as a valid dictionary order_data = { "uid": USER_ID, # User ID "actid": ACCOUNT_ID, # Account ID "exch": "NSE", # Exchange (NSE, NFO, BSE, MCX) "tsym": "ACC-EQ", # Trading symbol (ensure this is correct) "qty": "50", # Quantity (ensure this is a valid number) "prc": "2254", # Price (ensure this is a valid number) "prd": "C", # Product type (CNC, NRML, etc.) "trantype": "B", # Transaction type ('B' for buy, 'S' for sell) "prctyp": "MKT", # Price type ('LMT', 'MKT', etc.) "ret": "DAY" # Retention type ('DAY', 'EOS', 'IOC') } # Convert the order data into a JSON string (simulating curl --data behavior) jData = json.dumps(order_data) # Prepare the payload (just like in the curl example) payload = f"jData={jData}&jKey={ACCESS_TOKEN}" # Set the headers to specify the content type headers = { "Content-Type": "application/x-www-form-urlencoded" # Use x-www-form-urlencoded format } # Make the API request to place the order response = requests.post(PLACE_ORDER_URL, headers=headers, data=payload) # Debugging output print("Response Status Code:", response.status_code) print("Response Content:", response.text) if response.status_code == 200: try: data = response.json() if data["stat"] == "Ok": print("Order placed successfully!") print("Order Details:") print(json.dumps(data, indent=4)) # Pretty print the order details else: print(f"Error in API response: {data.get('emsg', 'Unknown error')}") except Exception as e: print(f"Error parsing response JSON: {str(e)}") else: print(f"Failed to place order. HTTP Status: {response.status_code}")
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caa 24-11-2024 00:29, 6 months ago
Re: best ai video generator free 2025
Let me help you understand the current landscape of AI video generators. As of early 2024, here are some accessible options: 1. Runway (www.runway.ml) - Offers a free trial with limited features - Good for short video clips and simple edits - Text-to-video generation - Video styling and effects 2. Kapwing - Free tier available - Online video editor with AI features - Good for basic video creation and editing - Some templates available in free version 3. InVideo - Has a free plan - AI-powered video templates - Text-to-video functionality - Limited exports in free version 4. HeyGen - Limited free trial - Specializes in AI avatar videos - Good for creating talking head videos - Text-to-speech features Important considerations: - Free versions typically have limitations like watermarks, export restrictions, or limited processing time - Quality may be lower compared to paid versions - Most require account creation - Output resolution and length are often restricted in free tiers
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caa 22-11-2024 02:06, 6 months ago
Re: Cisco IoT Cloud Connect (IoTCC) errors
--- ### **6. Provisioning Errors** **Common Issues:** - Errors during initial device provisioning. - Failure to assign profiles or policies to devices. **Troubleshooting Steps:** 1. **Provisioning Workflow**: - Review the provisioning steps on the IoTCC portal. - Ensure profiles, such as APN settings and QoS policies, are correctly assigned. 2. **Bulk Provisioning**: - For bulk provisioning, ensure the CSV or JSON file used follows the required format. - Validate data consistency before uploading. --- ### **7. Platform-Specific Errors** **Common Issues:** - Cisco IoTCC platform downtime or performance degradation. - Missing features or configuration inconsistencies. **Troubleshooting Steps:** 1. **Platform Status**: - Check Cisco IoTCC’s status page or support portal for ongoing outages or maintenance. - Contact Cisco Support for unresolved platform-specific issues. 2. **Version Updates**: - Verify you are using the latest IoTCC features and configurations. - Check release notes for changes impacting functionality. --- ### **Gathering Logs for Support** If errors persist, collect logs and diagnostics for escalation: 1. **Device Logs**: Capture logs from IoT devices for connectivity and application errors. 2. **API Logs**: Save API request and response logs. 3. **IoTCC Portal Logs**: Export relevant activity logs from the IoTCC dashboard.
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caa 22-11-2024 02:06, 6 months ago
Re: Cisco IoT Cloud Connect (IoTCC) errors
### **4. Security and Access Errors** **Common Issues:** - Unauthorized access attempts flagged. - SSL/TLS handshake failures during secure communication. **Troubleshooting Steps:** 1. **Secure Communication**: - Ensure IoT devices support TLS 1.2 or later. - Check for mismatched certificates between devices and IoTCC. 2. **Firewall and VPN**: - Verify that network firewalls are configured to allow IoTCC traffic. - If using a VPN, ensure it supports IoTCC’s protocols. --- ### **5. API Errors** **Common Issues:** - HTTP 4xx or 5xx errors during API calls. - Specific error codes such as `403` (Forbidden), `404` (Not Found), or `500` (Internal Server Error). **Troubleshooting Steps:** 1. **API Endpoints**: - Double-check API endpoints for accuracy. - Use tools like Postman or `curl` to test endpoints manually. 2. **Rate Limits**: - Ensure you are not exceeding Cisco IoTCC API rate limits. - Implement retry mechanisms with exponential backoff. 3. **Error Logs**: - Review API response error messages for more details. - Common Cisco IoTCC API errors include: - `INVALID_REQUEST`: Syntax issues in API call. - `UNAUTHORIZED`: Authentication failure. - `RESOURCE_NOT_FOUND`: Invalid device ID or endpoint.
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caa 22-11-2024 02:05, 6 months ago
Re: Cisco IoT Cloud Connect (IoTCC) errors
### **2. Data Transmission Errors** **Common Issues:** - Delayed or dropped messages between IoT devices and the cloud. - Inconsistent or incomplete data received. **Troubleshooting Steps:** 1. **Data Format**: - Check if the device is sending data in the required format (e.g., JSON, XML). - Ensure compliance with IoTCC message schema. 2. **Bandwidth and Latency**: - Monitor cellular network bandwidth and latency. - Upgrade the cellular plan if usage exceeds limits. 3. **Device Firmware**: - Ensure the IoT device firmware is updated to the latest version. ### **3. Device Management Errors** **Common Issues:** - Inability to remotely manage or configure devices. - Device status not syncing with the IoTCC dashboard. **Troubleshooting Steps:** 1. **Management Agent**: - Confirm the device has the correct management agent installed. - Restart the agent and check logs for errors. 2. **Device Permissions**: - Verify device permissions on the Cisco IoTCC portal. - Ensure the account has proper rights to manage devices.
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caa 22-11-2024 02:05, 6 months ago
Re: Cisco IoT Cloud Connect (IoTCC) errors
Cisco IoT Cloud Connect (IoTCC) is a platform that facilitates secure and reliable connectivity for IoT devices over cellular networks. Errors in Cisco IoTCC may arise due to configuration issues, device incompatibilities, network problems, or platform-specific limitations. Below are common error categories in Cisco IoT Cloud Connect and tips to troubleshoot them: ### **1. Authentication and Connectivity Errors** **Common Issues:** - Invalid credentials during API access. - Device not registered with the IoTCC platform. - Connectivity failure between IoT device and IoTCC. **Troubleshooting Steps:** 1. **API Key or Token Validation**: - Ensure you are using the correct API key and secret token. - Check for token expiration and renew if necessary. 2. **Device Registration**: - Verify that the device is properly registered on the Cisco IoTCC portal. - Cross-check the device IMEI or unique identifier in the portal. 3. **Network Connectivity**: - Ensure the IoT device has active cellular connectivity. - Confirm the APN (Access Point Name) settings match those configured in Cisco IoTCC. ---
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caa 21-11-2024 12:12, 6 months ago
Re: text to video open source
Creating AI-generated videos from text is possible using several platforms that utilize advanced AI to convert scripts into videos, often with avatars, animations, and voiceovers. Here are some free or freemium tools you can use: AI Tools for Text-to-Video 1. Synthesia 2. Pictory 3. DeepBrain AI
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caa 21-11-2024 12:11, 6 months ago
Re: text to video open source
Steps to Create Text-to-Video Using Open-Source Tools Write Your Script: Prepare the text content to include in your video. Add Visuals: Use OpenShot or Kdenlive for a simple timeline-based editor. Use Manim for dynamic text animations. Add Text Overlays: Use tools like FFmpeg to add text overlays programmatically. Animate and Export: Use Blender or Manim for advanced animations. Export the video in your desired format.
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caa 17-11-2024 22:09, 6 months ago
Re: best ai clip generator
1. Pictory Description: Converts long-form content like blogs or video transcripts into short, engaging clips. Features: Automatic video summarization. Text-to-video from blog posts or articles. AI selects visuals and generates captions. Best For: Social media video creation and repurposing content. Pricing: Free trial, then starts at $19/month. Website: Pictory 2. Runway Description: A powerful AI video editing tool with text-to-video capabilities. Features: Text-to-video and text-to-image generation. Video editing, background removal, and motion tracking. AI-enhanced features like inpainting and stylization. Best For: High-quality video clip creation and editing with cutting-edge AI features. Pricing: Free trial, paid plans start at $15/month. Website: Runway 3. Synthesia Description: Allows users to create AI-generated video clips with virtual presenters. Features: Create videos using text input. Customize avatars and choose various languages and accents. Perfect for training videos, tutorials, and explainer content. Best For: Corporate and instructional content. Pricing: Starts at $30/month. Website: Synthesia
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caa 17-11-2024 12:21, 6 months ago
Re: why is rpa a good starting point on the journey towards ai?
### 3. **Foundation for Data Collection and Analysis** - **Data Generation**: RPA collects structured data from processes it automates, which can later be used to train AI models. - **Improved Data Quality**: By eliminating human errors in repetitive tasks, RPA ensures clean and consistent data, essential for AI applications. ### 4. **Bridge Between Rule-Based and Intelligent Automation** - **Rule-Based Logic**: RPA handles well-defined, deterministic tasks. - **Enhancing with AI**: Over time, AI can be integrated with RPA to handle more complex, judgment-based tasks such as decision-making, pattern recognition, and natural language processing (NLP). For example: - AI-enabled RPA bots can read unstructured data from emails using NLP. - Bots can learn from historical patterns using machine learning to predict outcomes. ### 5. **Change Management and Workforce Adaptation** - **Builds Automation Culture**: RPA introduces organizations to the concept of automation and helps employees adapt to working alongside digital workers. - **Skill Development**: Teams develop skills in process analysis and workflow optimization, which are transferable to AI projects. ### 6. **Scalable to AI** - **Modular Integration**: RPA tools like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, and Blue Prism are already integrating AI features (e.g., computer vision, OCR, and machine learning) into their platforms, making it easy to transition. - **Incremental AI Adoption**: Organizations can start small with RPA and gradually add AI capabilities, such as chatbots or predictive analytics, as they gain confidence and experience. ### 7. **Cost-Effective AI Prototyping** - RPA enables companies to test AI capabilities in specific areas (e.g., automating customer support with chatbots) without requiring a full-fledged AI implementation upfront. ### Real-World Example: A company starts with RPA to automate invoice processing. Over time: 1. They collect data on processing times and error rates. 2. Add AI to interpret unstructured invoices using OCR. 3. Integrate machine learning models to predict payment delays or fraud patterns.
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caa 17-11-2024 12:20, 6 months ago
Re: why is rpa a good starting point on the journey towards ai?
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is an excellent starting point on the journey toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) because it lays the groundwork for understanding automation, improving efficiency, and driving digital transformation in businesses. Here are the key reasons why RPA serves as a stepping stone toward AI: ### 1. **Immediate Business Impact** - **Simplifies Processes**: RPA automates repetitive, rule-based tasks such as data entry, invoice processing, and report generation. - **Quick ROI**: Businesses see immediate cost savings and efficiency improvements, making it easier to justify investments in further AI adoption. ### 2. **Low Barrier to Entry** - **Ease of Implementation**: RPA requires minimal coding knowledge, enabling business users and teams to automate workflows without a deep technical background. - **Familiarization with Automation**: Teams gain experience in identifying tasks that can be automated, which is crucial for scaling up to AI-driven automation.
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caa 13-11-2024 12:10, 6 months ago
Re: Yahoo Finance developer api
### 5. Considerations and Limits - **Unofficial Access**: Since Yahoo Finance doesn’t have an official API, `yfinance` and similar methods may break if Yahoo changes their site structure. - **Terms of Use**: Always respect Yahoo Finance’s terms of service, particularly if scraping data. - **Rate Limits**: Be mindful of rate limits, especially when using RapidAPI or similar third-party providers. Using `yfinance` is generally the simplest and most effective method to access Yahoo Finance data. However, for professional and reliable applications, consider switching to a provider that offers official APIs, such as Alpha Vantage or IEX Cloud.
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caa 13-11-2024 12:09, 6 months ago
Re: Yahoo Finance developer api
### 4. Using Third-Party APIs for Yahoo Finance Data Several third-party providers wrap Yahoo Finance data in official APIs and offer more stable access. Examples include: - **RapidAPI**: Provides access to a Yahoo Finance API via RapidAPI. Some plans are free, while others require a subscription. - **Alpha Vantage, IEX Cloud, Twelve Data**: While not directly Yahoo Finance, these alternatives provide stock market data and are reliable for production use. #### Example with RapidAPI 1. [Sign up on RapidAPI for Yahoo Finance](https://rapidapi.com/apidojo/api/yahoo-finance1/). 2. Install the `requests` library if you haven't already. ```bash pip install requests ``` 3. Use the following code snippet to get started: ```python import requests url = "https://apidojo-yahoo-finance-v1.p.rapidapi.com/market/get-summary" headers = { "X-RapidAPI-Key": "YOUR_RAPIDAPI_KEY", "X-RapidAPI-Host": "apidojo-yahoo-finance-v1.p.rapidapi.com" } response = requests.get(url, headers=headers) data = response.json() print(data) ```
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caa 13-11-2024 12:09, 6 months ago
Re: Yahoo Finance developer api
```python # Get historical data for multiple tickers tickers = yf.Tickers("AAPL MSFT GOOG") data = tickers.history(period="1mo") print(data) ``` ### 3. Using Yahoo Finance’s Built-In JSON Endpoints (Advanced) For more control, you can send HTTP requests to Yahoo Finance’s hidden API endpoints, though this approach may be unstable. Yahoo Finance’s data is served as JSON objects embedded in the page source, which can be extracted using `requests` and `json`. #### Example: Scraping with Requests and JSON Here’s a simple example of how you could pull data, though keep in mind that scraping Yahoo Finance violates its terms of service. ```python import requests url = "https://query1.finance.yahoo.com/v8/finance/chart/AAPL?region=US&lang=en&includePrePost=false&interval=1d&range=1mo" response = requests.get(url) data = response.json() print(data) ```
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caa 13-11-2024 12:09, 6 months ago
Re: Yahoo Finance developer api
# Get other information info = stock.info print("Company info:", info) # Get dividend data dividends = stock.dividends print("Dividends:", dividends) # Get recommendations recommendations = stock.recommendations print("Recommendations:", recommendations) ``` ### 2. Accessing Multiple Tickers You can also fetch data for multiple tickers at once:
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