Twitter bot (Automation)

Twitter bot (Automation)

Hey everyone,

I’m excited to share my latest project, which combines the power of Python and Selenium to automate internet speed tests and tweet alerts when your internet provider doesn’t live up to its promises. This is a fun and practical automation project that can help you monitor your internet speed and notify your provider if you're not getting the speeds you pay for.But that's not all. Since this is an automated bot, you control what you want it to tweet so it doesn't have to be about your internet service provider.

Here’s an overview of the project and the key concepts involved.

Project Overview

This project is a Python bot that performs an internet speed test using Speedtest.net and posts a tweet to X (formerly Twitter) with the results. Selenium is used to interact with both Speedtest.net and X, automating the entire process of running the test and sending out the tweet.

Key Features

• Internet Speed Test: The bot runs a speed test to measure the download and upload speeds using Speedtest.net.

• Automated Tweet: Once the speed test is complete, the bot logs into X and posts a tweet with the speed results. This can be used to alert your internet provider about slow speeds.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Setting Up the Environment

I used Python’s Selenium package to automate the browser interactions. The bot logs into X using stored credentials (from environment variables) and posts the results of the speed test. You’ll need to set up environment variables to securely store your Twitter email, password, and other sensitive data.

Running the Speed Test

Selenium is used to navigate to Speedtest.net, accept any cookies or terms, and start the speed test. Once completed, Selenium extracts the download and upload speeds, which are then formatted into a message for the tweet.

Automating the Tweet

The bot logs into X using Selenium and posts the message about your internet speed. It uses XPath to interact with login fields and tweet buttons, ensuring the process is smooth and automatic.

Python Skills Utilized

• Web Scraping and Automation: Selenium is used for both web scraping (getting speed test data) and browser automation (tweeting).

• Handling Environment Variables: Sensitive information like your Twitter credentials and API keys are stored in environment variables using the dotenv package to prevent accidental exposure.

Real-World Use Cases

• Automating speed tests to ensure your internet provider delivers the promised speeds.

• Posting automatic alerts on X when your speeds drop below a certain threshold.

• Creating a log of your internet speeds over time for comparison.

Conclusion

This project demonstrates how Python can be used for automating routine tasks, like checking your internet speed and posting updates on X. It’s a useful tool for anyone who wants to monitor their internet connection without manually running tests and reporting issues.

If you want to check out the full code and learn more, the GitHub Repository can be found here.

This is a video demo of how the bot works

Stay tuned for more Python projects coming soon!