Question 1

How do I deploy PokeLocator on Heroku?

Accepted Answer

Use the one-click deployment button or follow manual steps: set environment variables for GMAPS_API_KEY and credentials, then push to Heroku. Remember to access via HTTPS for location tracking to work in modern browsers.

Question 2

Is PokeLocator safe to use with my Pokémon GO account?

Accepted Answer

It requires your login credentials, which could trigger security alerts from Google and potentially violate Niantic's terms of service, risking account suspension. The README warns about this and suggests using a throwaway account.

Question 3

PokeLocator vs other Pokémon tracking tools: which is better?

Accepted Answer

PokeLocator is self-hosted and open-source, offering control and transparency, but it's outdated and unmaintained. Commercial tools might be more updated but less transparent and could have similar compliance risks.

Question 4

How to increase the scan radius in PokeLocator?

Accepted Answer

Switch to the master branch for a larger radius, but note it may not be stable and could fail on Heroku due to timeouts. Configuration adjustments in the code are possible, but stability isn't guaranteed.

Question 5

Does PokeLocator still work in 2024?

Accepted Answer

Likely not, as it relies on Pokémon GO's API which has changed over time, and Python 2.7 is obsolete. The project appears unmaintained since the early days of Pokémon GO, making it a historical artifact.

Question 6

How to set up PokeLocator locally without Heroku?

Accepted Answer

Install Python 2.7.6 and pip, set environment variables for API keys and credentials as per the README, run 'pip install -r requirements.txt', and start the server with 'python manage.py runserver' to access at http://127.0.0.1:8000/.

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