Al Sweigart (@asweigart)
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1

pyperclip

Python module for cross-platform clipboard functions.
Python
1,450
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2

PythonStdioGames

A collection of text-based games written in Python 3 that only use "standard i/o".
Python
863
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3

my_first_tic_tac_toe

My first Tic Tac Toe program. I welcome any code reviews and pull requests!
Python
604
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4

humre

A human-readable regular expression module for Python.
Python
392
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5

codebreaker

"Hacking Secret Ciphers with Python" programs
Python
330
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6

PyGetWindow

A simple, cross-platform module for obtaining GUI information on applications' windows.
Python
284
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7

ezgmail

A Pythonic interface to the Gmail API.
Python
232
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8

pyscreeze

PyScreeze is a simple, cross-platform screenshot module for Python 2 and 3.
Python
158
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9

sushigoroundbot

A bot that plays the Sushi Go Round flash game using PyAutoGUI.
Python
139
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10

nicewin

A nicely-documented, pure-Python wrapper for the Windows API for Python 2 and 3.
Python
124
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11

simple-turtle-tutorial-for-python

A simple tutorial for Python's turtle.py. This tutorial is meant to be easily translated into languages besides English.
Python
122
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12

pytweening

A set of tweening / easing functions implemented in Python.
Jupyter Notebook
97
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13

pyinputplus

The input() and raw_input() functions with added validation features for text-based programs.
Python
92
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14

gamesbyexample

A collection of text-based games in Python and other languages.
Python
83
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15

automatetheboringstuffwithpythondotcom

Source for the AutomateTheBoringStuff.com website.
HTML
72
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16

ezsheets

A Pythonic interface to the Google Sheets API.
Python
63
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17

inventwithpython3rded

Source text for "Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python, 3rd Edition"
Python
62
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18

recursion_examples

Random source code files of recursive algorithms.
Python
60
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19

PyMsgBox

Simple, cross-platform, pure Python module to display message boxes, and just message boxes.
Python
56
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20

threadworms

A multithreaded programming demonstration in Python & Pygame using a "Nibbles" clone.
Python
55
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21

idle-reimagined

IDLE Reimagined is the code name for a redesign for Python's default IDLE editor with focus as an educational tool.
HTML
54
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22

zombiedice

A Python simulator for the dice game Zombie Dice that can run bot AI players.
Python
53
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23

nes_zelda_map_data

A project to derive the map data for the original NES Legend of Zelda game so that it can be used in hobbyist projects.
Python
51
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24

READAL

A readme for Al's GitHub repos. (Resume supplement)
49
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25

making-games-with-python-and-pygame

The source code for the game programs for the book, "Making Games with Python & Pygame"
Python
49
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26

art-of-turtle-programming

Various turtle drawing programs in Python
Python
46
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27

textadventuredemo

Text Adventure Demo
Python
44
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28

automateboringstuff

This package installs the modules used in "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python", 2nd Edition.
Python
35
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29

pwinput

A cross-platform Python module that displays **** for password input. Works on Windows, unlike getpass. Formerly called stdiomask.
Python
35
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30

imgur-hosted-reddit-posted-downloader

A Python script that checks Reddit for Imgur posts and downloads the corresponding images.
Python
30
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31

pyganim

Sprite animation module for Pygame
Python
29
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32

the-big-book-of-small-python-projects

The source code for the programs in "The Big Book of Small Python Projects"
Python
28
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33

whatismyip

Fetch your public IP address from external sources with Python.
Python
28
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34

mouseinfo

An application to display XY position and RGB color information for the pixel currently under the mouse. Works on Python 2 and 3.
Python
27
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35

cookiecutter-basicpythonproject

A cookiecutter template for basic Python projects.
Python
26
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36

stdiomask

A cross-platform Python module for entering passwords and displaying a **** mask, which getpass cannot do.
Python
23
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37

moosegesture

Python 8-direction mouse gesture recognition library
Python
23
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38

the-recursive-book-of-recursion

Source code for the programs in The Recursive Book of Recursion
Python
19
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39

bext

A cross-platform Python 2/3 module for colorful, text-based terminal programs.
Python
18
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40

pyaudacity

A Python module to control a running instance of Audacity through its macro system.
Python
18
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41

pydidyoumean

A module to improve "file/command not found" error messages with "did you mean" suggestions.
Python
17
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42

inventwithpythondotcom

The InventWithPython.com website source
HTML
16
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43

basicsudoku

A simple, basic Sudoku class in Python. Suitable for programming tutorials or experimentation.
Python
15
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44

mapitpy

Opens a browser window to maps.google.com based on your clipboard contents.
Python
15
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45

bigbookpython

A module to install the dependencies for the projects in The Big Book of Small Python Projects
Python
14
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46

PyKeyMouse

A simple, cross-platform Python 2/3 module to detect mouse and keyboard input.
Python
14
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47

scrollart

A collection of "scroll art" computer animation programs in several languages, suitable for teaching/learning to code.
Python
13
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48

pygbutton

A simple Button UI class for Pygame
Python
12
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49

automateboringstuff3rdedition

This package installs the modules used in “Automate the Boring Stuff with Python”, 3rd Edition.
Python
11
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50

automateboringstuff6thedition

This package installs the modules used in "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python", 6th Edition.
Python
10
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51

hobson

A GUI toolkit with simple features, take it or leave it. Cross-platform, text-based, pure Python 3.
Python
10
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52

PyTextCanvas

A simple way to draw text and ascii art to a 2D grid "canvas" in Python.
Python
10
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53

shelltut

A tutorial system for learning the shell/command line. For Windows and macOS/Linux.
10
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54

pipfromrepl

Run pip to install packages from the Python interactive shell aka REPL.
Python
10
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55

automateboringstuff2ndedition

This package installs the modules used in “Automate the Boring Stuff with Python”, 2nd Edition.
Python
9
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56

PyRect

PyRect is a simple module with a Rect class for Pygame-like rectangular areas.
Python
9
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57

pysimplevalidate

A simple collection of validation functions that work on strings, suitable for use in other applications.
Python
9
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58

asciiartjsondb

A collection of ASCII art, stored in a single JSON file.
Python
9
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59

fluffygoggles

A Python app for taking a screenshot, reading the text with OCR, and copying the text to the clipboard. And it's free.
8
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60

programmedpatterns

Practice exercises in pattern recognition, ideal for beginner and intermediate programmers.
Python
8
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61

fractalartmaker

A module for creating fractal art in Python's turtle module.
Python
8
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62

wordletools

A set of tools (written in Python) for solving Wordle puzzles.
Python
7
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63

source_code_makeover

The "Invent with Python" Blog's Source Code Makeover project.
Python
7
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64

gorillapy

Gorilla.py is a Python & Pygame remake of the classic QBasic game, gorilla.bas
7
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65

ezdrive

A Pythonic interface to the Google Drive API.
Python
7
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66

showcallstack

Shows a simplified view of the call stack.
Python
7
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67

searchpolluter

A program that Googles random things to pollute your search history with nonsense.
7
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68

capslockmorsecode

A silly module to control the keyboard LEDs of the CapsLock, NumLock, and ScrollLock keys to flash Morse Code on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
6
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69

shortstr

A Python module to generate unambiguous strings for URL shortners or similar services.
Python
6
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70

automateboringstuff1stedition

This package installs the modules used in “Automate the Boring Stuff with Python”, 1st Edition.
Python
6
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automatepracticeprojects

Example implementations of the practice projects in Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
5
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72

visualpatterns

Programming practice exercises in pattern recognition, written in Python. Ideal for beginner programmers.
Python
5
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73

recursionbook

The programs used in Al Sweigart's book, "The Recursive Book of Recursion"
Python
5
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74

showeval

A Python module to show the steps in evaluating an expression.
JavaScript
5
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75

traceytext

JavaScript & HTML teaching tool to visualize single-stepping through source code.
Python
5
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76

racistnotxenophobic

A Chrome extension which replaces the euphemistic word "xenophobic" with the more accurate "racist".
JavaScript
5
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77

PyFuzzyBool

Additional boolean values: KindaTrue, KindaFalse, VeryTrue, and VeryFalse. (This is a joke project.)
Python
5
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78

al-computercraft

Al's various Lua scripts for the Minecraft mod, ComputerCraft.
Lua
5
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79

clear

A cross-platform Python module that provides a clear() function which clears the terminal. That's all.
Python
5
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80

fpstimer

A clock timer that provides sleep()-like features for maintaining a certain "frames per second" (FPS) framerate in Python 2 and 3.
Python
5
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81

pybresenham

A Python module of generators that generate x, y coordinates for various vector shapes such as lines, rectangles, etc. Named after Bresenham of line-algorithm fame.
Python
5
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82

cliprec

A cross-platform clipboard monitoring and recording tool. Only works for text.
Python
5
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83

ccwd

Windows command line executable to copy the current working directory to the clipboard.
C++
4
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84

50AndroidHacksProjects

Android Studio projects that implement the 50 hacks in Carlos Sessa's "50 Android Hacks" book published by Manning.
Java
4
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85

blankeditor

Code used in the Blank Editor screencast
Python
4
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86

wizcoin

A Python module to represent the galleon, sickle, and knut coins of wizard currency.
Python
4
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87

tortuga

Une mise en œuvre espagnole du module de turtle.py de Python.
Python
4
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88

quicksort

An optimized implementation of the Quicksort algorithm in Python.
Python
4
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89

drostedraw

A Python module for making recursive drawings (aka Droste effect) with the built-in turtle module.
Python
4
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90

automateboringstuff3

4
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91

whatismywifipassword

A Python 2 and 3 module that displays the password of your current wifi connection (and other features). Written for easy auditability.
4
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92

mondrian_art_generator

A Python script that generates Mondrian-style art.
Python
3
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93

simongesture

Python game using Pygame where the player must mimic patterns with mouse gestures. Uses the MooseGesture module.
Python
3
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94

AlDoesProjectEuler

A record of my Project Euler solutions. Elegance Not Guaranteed.
Python
3
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95

gridsandhexes

A Python module for producing PNG and PDF files of customized graph paper.
Python
3
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bextjs

A boring text in-browser console, written in JavaScript.
HTML
3
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97

sevseg

A simple Python module that produces ASCII art of seven-segment display numbers.
3
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98

safefs

A Python module for safely working the file system in a safe, auditable way.
Python
3
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99

pressplay

Cross-platform Python module to play mp3, wav, opus, and ogg audio sound files, built on Pygame.
3
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100

boxstr

A Python module for text-based drawing using DOS "box-drawing" characters.
3
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