📺 Æapp® v1.0.0 – turning live chat into lasting archives

Æapp® 1.0 is a professional Flask-based web application for archiving and displaying live YouTube chat comments in real time. It integrates with external APIs (such as YouTube Live Chat), filters comments by keywords, and stores data in a SQLite database for easy access and management. This version is intended for professional use and requires a valid license as outlined in the accompanying EULA.txt.

🌱 Background

Æapp® builds on the foundation of Naeturelog 1.0, an experimental free release. With Æapp® v1.0.0, the project takes the step into an official product with extended features, licensing, and a more professional structure. From this version onward, Æapp® is the established brand that will continue to evolve in future updates.

🔄 Comparison: Naeturelog vs. Æapp®

Aspect	Naeturelog 1.0 (test release)	Æapp® v1.0.0 (first official release)
Purpose	Experimental prototype to test live comments	Professional product with licensing
Brand	Naeturelog (working name)	Æapp® (registered brand)
Database	Basic SQLite storage	Structured SQLite + SQLAlchemy models
Filter	Single keyword	Multi‑keyword filter (æ, Æ, etc.)
Frontend	Basic display	Auto‑refresh, pagination, filters (day/month/year)
Extra pages	None	Gallery, Upload, Chat, Updates
Export	Not available	CSV export of comments
Visitor counter	Not included	IP‑based visitor tracking
License	Free test version	Commercial license (EULA.txt)

✨ Summary

Naeturelog was your experimental testbed – a place to try ideas.
Æapp® v1.0.0 is the first official release, with the brand established and features ready for professional use.

✨ Features

Fetch live comments from YouTube via API.
Keyword-based filtering (e.g., æ, Æ).
Store comments and visitor data in SQLite.
Display comments in a web-based interface with auto-refresh.
Track unique visitors by IP address.
Error logging and basic monitoring.

Additional Pages

Gallery with upload function
Chat interface
Updates page

🛠️ Installation & Setup

Download the project – Extract the .zip file to your desired directory.
Install dependencies – Ensure Python 3.10+ is installed. Run:
```
python3 -m pip install -r requirements.txt
```

Configure environment variables – Create a .env file in the project root with:

YOUTUBE_API_KEY=your_api_key
LIVE_CHAT_ID=your_live_chat_id
FILTER_KEYWORD=æ,Æ

Database setup – SQLite (mysite.db) is created automatically on first run.
Run the application – Start the server:
```
python app.py
```
Access via http://localhost:5000 or your hosting environment.

📂 Project Structure

├── app.py              # Main Flask application
├── requirements.txt    # Python dependencies
├── templates/          # HTML templates (Jinja2)
├── static/             # Static assets (CSS, JS, images)
├── EULA.txt            # End User License Agreement
└── README.md           # Project documentation

📑 Explanation

app.py – Entry point for the Flask application.
requirements.txt – List of Python dependencies.
templates/ – Contains HTML templates rendered by Flask.
static/ – Holds static files such as CSS, JavaScript, and images.
EULA.txt – End User License Agreement.
README.md – Documentation and usage instructions.

📢 Example in Use

For a live example of how the Updates page looks in practice, see Æapp® – Updates. This project uses the same core functions as Æapp®, adapted for the Ospreys community.

🔒 Licensing

Use of Æapp® 1.0 requires acceptance of the EULA.txt.
A valid license fee must be paid for commercial use.
Unauthorized redistribution, resale, or sublicensing is prohibited.

📜 Legal Notice

Æapp® is a registered trademark. The software and brand are protected under applicable intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, redistribution, or resale is prohibited. See EULA.txt for full terms and conditions.