Twitch Plays
A Twitch IRC bot that translates chat messages into keyboard inputs for games, enabling crowd-controlled gameplay.
What is Twitch Plays?
Twitch Plays is a Python IRC bot that connects to a Twitch chat channel and translates viewer messages into keyboard key presses, allowing the audience to control a game collectively. It solves the problem of enabling interactive, crowd-sourced gameplay for streamers by automating input based on chat commands. This recreates experiences like Twitch Plays Pokémon, where thousands of viewers collaborate in real-time.
Streamers and developers looking to create interactive, crowd-controlled gaming experiences on Twitch, particularly those using emulators like VBA for retro games.
Developers choose Twitch Plays for its simplicity and direct integration with Twitch IRC, offering a lightweight, customizable solution for enabling chat-driven gameplay without complex setup. Its focus on emulator compatibility and configurable key bindings makes it a practical tool for engaging live audiences.
Overview
Twitch IRC bot that takes input from the chat and presses the corresponding key.
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating Twitch streams where viewers collectively control a game via chat
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