GitHub Auto-Follower Bot

Description

The GitHub Auto-Follower Bot is a Python script designed to automatically follow a specified number of random GitHub users. Ideal for exploring new developers or expanding your network on GitHub.

Features

• Authenticate using your GitHub username and token.
• Follow a specific number of random GitHub users.
• Handles API limits to ensure smooth operation.
• Lightweight and easy to use.

Requirements

• Python 3.7 or higher
• Installed Python libraries:
  • requests
  • colorama

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/github-auto-follower-bot.git
   cd github-auto-follower-bot

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Run the script:

   python follow_bot.py

2. Enter your GitHub username and token.

3. Specify the number of users you want to follow. The bot will automatically find and follow them.

Example Usage

Please log in with your GitHub credentials.
GitHub Username: your-username
GitHub Token: your-token
Welcome, your-username! Authentication successful.
How many people would you like to follow: 10
Searching 10 random users...
Followed: user1
Followed: user2
Followed: user3
...

Notes

• Ensure your GitHub token has the user:follow scope enabled.
• Be mindful of GitHub's rate limits to avoid temporary restrictions.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Disclaimer

This tool is for educational purposes only. Please use responsibly and adhere to GitHub's terms of service.