Package: dr
InstallationHere are the various installation methods for dr:Supported OSesChromeOS (Fully Supported)Linux (Fully Supported)OSX (Supported By Contributor, No known problems)Installing with PIPdr can be installed on any computer withpython3.7andpython3-pipinstalled:# Install drpip3installdr# Run drdrInstalling From AURFor arch users, a non-waterfall version is avalible through AUR. just get the package calleddr(thanks to @Electrux)How to runJust typedrin your terminal and you will be sent straight in to the dr prompt.How to log inOnce in the dr prompt, use the commandl. You will be asked for a username and password. Just follow the prompts.How to make a postFirst, you should be logged in (see above)In dr, post creation is done in these steps:Create a new rantAdd tags to the rantPost the rant
Here is how to do that:Create a new rantTo create a new rant, use the commandr. You will notice that the prompt changes. (The|prompt means that you are in rant mode and the>prompt means you are in command mode.) You can now type out your rant. But be careful! Once you move to the next line, you can not go back to an old line and fix a mistake. You will have to rewrite the rant (TODO: Fix this). Once you are done, move to a new line, and type.then press enter.Add tagsTo add tags to your rant, use the commandt. The prompt will go back to the rant prompt and ask you for tags. Type out your tags, then press enter.Post the rantMake sure you have logged in before continuing with this step.
To post the rant you have just created, use thepcommand. You will be asked for verification. That's it! You have posted your first rant using the dr client!Viewing a rantTo view a rant, use the commandv. To view the next rant, use the commandv+. To view the previous rant, use the commandv-.To change the rant feed you are reading from, use thescommand followed by the code for the feed you want.Feed listt = topa = algor = recentSo. to view the top rants, use the commandstand to view the algo, usesaCheck Your NotifsTo see your notifications, use the commandn. They will all show up on your screen. In each notif, there is a rantCode. This will be important for later.You can also clear your notifs with the commandn!Viewing a Rant From It's rantCodeTo view a specific rant in dr, you must know it's rantCode. These codes are displayed in your notifications feed and will soon be displayed on all rants.A rantCode is a stripped down hexadecimal representation of the rant it refers to. It was created because the normal devRant rant ids are getting too long to remember. The current method of creating rantCodes is quite flawed and will soon be   replaced.To view a rant from its rantCode, use the commandvi. You will then be prompted for a rantCode. After entering the code, the rant you wanted to see will be shown.Commenting on a RantTo comment on a rant, you must first view it. The comment will be posted on the most recent rant that you have looked at.Make sure to use thevicommand before replying to a notif. (See above)Create the CommentTo comment, use theccommand. The prompt will change to the rant prompt. Remember, once you move to a new line, you can not edit the previous lines without re-running the command. When you are done typing your comment, move to a new line and type.Posting Your CommentTo post the comment you just wrote, use thepc(post comment) command. You will then be asked to confirm.VotingVoting has been made as easy as possible. To upvote, use the+command and to downvote, use the-command.View CommentsTo view all comments on the current rant, use thevccommand.If you have just loaded a new rant, this command might tell you to wait. This is because a large amount of data parseing must happen in order to display the comment list. After waiting a few seconds, run the command again.Known Bugsposting a comment, then viewing all comments will crash.trying to view a rant with an invalid rantCode will crashunplugging your desktop computer while running dr will cause dr to stop running and your computer will loose powerhitting your computer with a hammer will break itlighting your computer on fire may have serious consequences