Ducksay

Introduction

Ducksay Instant brings the whimsy of unix utilities like cowsay and fortune into the modern era, leveraging the DuckDuckGo Instant Answer API. This novel twist allows your terminal's duck to do more than merely echo your input; it attempts to provide a concise answer to your queries. Whether you're looking for quick facts, definitions, or just a bit of terminal fun, Ducksay Instant is here to quack you up!

Motivation

The motivation behind Ducksay Instant was to blend the charm of terminal-based ASCII art utilities with the functionality of modern APIs. It's a nod to the playful side of programming, while also offering a unique utility for fetching quick answers straight from your terminal.

Features

• Instant answers to a wide range of questions, powered by the DuckDuckGo Instant Answer API.
• A friendly ASCII art duck that brings a touch of humor and personality to your terminal.
• Easy-to-use command-line interface for fast and fun interactions.

Installation

To install Ducksay Instant globally on your system, simply run:

npm install -g ducksay-instant

This will install the package globally, allowing you to use ducksay from anywhere in your terminal.

Usage

Using Ducksay Instant is as simple as typing:

ducksay <your question here>

Example

ducksay who is Satoshi Nakamoto?

This will display an ASCII art duck alongside the answer to your question as fetched from DuckDuckGo Instant Answers.

Examples

Here are some questions you might try:

• ducksay does p=np?
• ducksay what is the largest planet in the solar system?
• ducksay are you sentient?

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Whether you're looking to add more ASCII animals, enhance the functionality, or improve the documentation, your input is valued.

License

ducksay-instant is released under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more details.