Character Headcanon Generator

A comprehensive Node.js utility for generating creative and unique headcanons for your characters. Perfect for writers, roleplayers, game masters, and creative minds looking for character inspiration.

Features

• Multiple Generation Options:

  • Generate short, medium, or long headcanons
  • Customize with character name and additional context
  • Create multiple headcanons at once
  • Character theme support (hero, villain, mentor, etc.)

• Rich Content Library:

  • 150+ unique personality traits, habits, and quirks
  • Diverse background elements and personal history
  • Character secrets and hidden depths
  • Relationship dynamics and social behaviors
  • Theme-specific traits for different character archetypes

• Flexible Usage:

  • Simple developer API
  • Interactive command-line interface
  • Programmatic access to content categories

Installation

Global Installation (for CLI usage)

npm install -g character-headcanon-generator

Local Installation (for API usage)

npm install character-headcanon-generator

Command Line Usage

If installed globally, you can use the headcanon generator directly from your terminal:

headcanon --interactive

This will launch an interactive prompt that guides you through the process.

CLI Options

# Show help
headcanon --help

# Generate a headcanon for a specific character
headcanon --name "Aria Nightshade" --length medium

# Add additional context or details
headcanon --name "Commander Rex" --details "Clone trooper captain from Star Wars"

# Generate multiple headcanons
headcanon --name "Luna" --count 3

# See available character themes
headcanon --theme

API Usage

const headcanon = require('character-headcanon-generator');

// Generate a simple headcanon
const result = headcanon.generateHeadcanon({
  characterName: 'Eliza Thornberry',
  length: 'medium', // 'short', 'medium', or 'long'
  additionalDetails: 'Wildlife conservationist with a connection to animals'
});

console.log(result);

// Generate multiple headcanons
const multipleResults = headcanon.generateMultipleHeadcanons({
  characterName: 'Detective Shaw',
  length: 'short',
  additionalDetails: 'Noir detective in a cyberpunk setting',
  count: 3 // Number of headcanons to generate
});

multipleResults.forEach((headcanon, index) => {
  console.log(`Headcanon ${index + 1}:`);
  console.log(headcanon);
});

// Get available character themes
const themes = headcanon.getCharacterThemes();
console.log(themes); // ['hero', 'villain', 'mentor', 'sidekick', 'outcast']

// Get random personality traits
const traits = headcanon.getPersonalityTraits(5); // Get 5 random traits
console.log(traits);

Examples

Basic Headcanon Generation

const headcanon = require('character-headcanon-generator');

const short = headcanon.generateHeadcanon({
  characterName: 'Alex',
  length: 'short'
});
// Result: "Alex is refreshingly straightforward and always carries a small notebook to jot down interesting thoughts."

const medium = headcanon.generateHeadcanon({
  characterName: 'Captain Zhao',
  length: 'medium',
  additionalDetails: 'Space explorer'
});
// Result: A paragraph-length headcanon about Captain Zhao with multiple traits and background elements

const long = headcanon.generateHeadcanon({
  characterName: 'Elinor',
  length: 'long',
  additionalDetails: 'villain character with magical abilities'
});
// Result: Multiple paragraphs with detailed character development, background, and villainous themes

Advanced Usage

const headcanon = require('character-headcanon-generator');

// Access specific content categories
console.log(headcanon.traits); // All personality traits
console.log(headcanon.habits); // All habits and quirks
console.log(headcanon.backgrounds); // All background elements
console.log(headcanon.secrets); // All character secrets
console.log(headcanon.relationships); // All relationship dynamics
console.log(headcanon.themes); // All character theme categories

Use Cases

• Writers: Generate unique traits for your characters to overcome writer's block
• Game Masters: Create NPCs with interesting backgrounds and quirks
• Roleplayers: Develop more depth for your characters
• Fanfiction Authors: Generate creative headcanons for existing characters
• Creative Writing Teachers: Provide character development exercises for students
• Content Creators: Get inspiration for character-driven stories

License

MIT

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