destiny2ModChecker

Old project from way back. Probably doesn't even work anymore.

Checks to see if the mods you need are in stock in destiny 2. Instructions for newbs on how to install everything needed at bottom.

Its simple I even give you the correct links and the exact things to type.

python packages to install - instructions for newbs at bottom of this file

1. requests
2. beautifulsoup4
3. twilio

How I set this up

1. I use Windows Task Scheduler to run the Destiny2ModChecker.bat file each day at 1:00pm.
2. This calls the d2modchecker.py script which downloads the HTML from todayindestiny.com/vendors and checks the mod names to see if any of those names match the names of the mods I'm looking for.
3. If it does it sends me a text message via Twilio tell me which mod is for sale and it also leaves a message for me in the terminal saying which mod it found for sale. It doesn't say who is selling the mod, only that its available. (I figure this is fine since there are only 2 possible places it could be, Ava-1 or the Gunsmith. )
4. If it does not find a match, it doesn't text me, but it does leave open a terminal window letting me know it failed to find anything.

Make it work for you

You will need to make some edits to the two files included so they work for you. I've tried to make the files as easy to edit as possible. There are clear instructions below under NEWBS LOOK HERE to help you out if you need them.

Note about text messaging: You will need a Twilio account if you want this program to text you. Twilio has a free trial which gives you WAY MORE than you will ever need for something like this. You won't ever need to pay a dime for it unless you plan to run this bad boy 100x a day.

There are two files

1. d2modchecker.py - is the python script you will need to edit a bit by inserting the proper information such as the mods you are looking for and the setup for text alerts (if you want that). The instructions are written in comments in the file.
2. Destiny2ModChecker.bat - a script to run the d2modchecker.py file. , the instructions are below the newb guide

NEWBS LOOK HERE

1. Download the files from github
   1. go to https://github.com/jakedoesgithub/destiny2ModChecker
   2. Click the green Code button
   3. Click Download ZIP
   4. Unzip the downloaded file
      1. use 7zip if you need something to unzip it. Just google it and download it its free.
   5. Take the destiny2ModChecker-main folder out and put it where you won't move it again
      1. I suggest putting it in C:\Users\YourUserName but you can do MyDocuments or wherever
      2. You will need to edit the files in this folder later on so remember where it is
2. Install Python
   1. Go here https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3105/
   2. Scroll to bottom and download either Windowsinstaller(32-bit) or Windowsinstaller(64-bit)
      1. If you don't know just google it or grab the 32-bit
   3. Click the .exe file that you downloaded and install python
      1. if it asks to add anything to PATH say YES
   4. Restart PC after python installs
   5. Open up a terminal window (hit windows key + r, type in cmd.txt, hit enter)
   6. type this in the window pip3 install requests
   7. hit enter
   8. type this in the window pip3 install beautifulsoup4
   9. hit enter
   10. type this in the window pip3 install twilio
   11. Move the files from github and put it where you won't move it later.
       1. I suggest putting it in C:\Users\YourUserName but you can do MyDocuments or wherever
3. Edit the files from github by following the How to Configure the Files section
   1. notepad will work but I highly suggest using notepad++ to do it.
   2. Download link here https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/v8.4.2/
   3. Click where it says Installer to download the .exe version
   4. Install it, use it just like notebad but much freaking better
4. Use Taskmanager to automatically run the bash file each day
   1. Hit windows key + r
   2. type in taskschd.msc
   3. hit enter
   4. Look on the right under actions, click on Create Basic Task
   5. In the Basic task wizard, enter a name and description
   6. click next
   7. this is the trigger screen, Select Daily
   8. click next
   9. this is the daily screen, leave the date alone, but change the time to a time AFTER daily refresh
      1. this is when its going to run the script
      2. pick a time you are ok getting a popup and / or a text message
   10. click next
   11. this is the action screen. select Start a program
   12. click next
   13. This is the start a program screen. Click browse.
   14. Navigate to the folder where you put the modchecker files at and select Destiny2ModChecker.bat
   15. Hit next
   16. Hit finish
   17. You are freaking done, homeslice. Wasn't so bad was it?

HOW TO CONFIGURE THE FILES

For d2modchecker.py the instructions are inside the file in the comments. Its easier that way.

For Destiny2ModChecker.bat configuring depends on how you use python

FOR NEWBS WHO JUST INSTALLED PYTHON AND DONT KNOW ANYTHING :: Go to line 7 . Its the one that says :: python C:\Users\destinybro\OneDrive\Documents\MyScipts\d2modchecker.py :: edit the path (the part that starts with C:\ ) so that it :: is pointing your d2modchecker.py file :: Note that you should just store all these files in the same folder somewhere. :: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- IF YOU ARE USING ANACONDA TO RUN PYTHON :: uncomment line 6 (delete the :: at the beginning of it) :: replace environmentName in call activate environmentName with the :: name of your conda environment. Then be sure to change the path on line 7 :: to one that points to your d2modchecker.py file. :: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- IF YOU CREATE SEPERATE PYTHON VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS USING VENV OR WHATEVER :: then replace line 6 that says :: call activate environmentName with :: the code to activate your python virtual environment. :: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you don't use different environments with python :: Just edit the path on line 7 so the path points to your destiny2modchecker.py file

Notes

• This script checks ALL vendors for a match (it was simpler this way). That means if you can list a seasonal mod that you waiting on and when it comes up in the rotation on the seasonal vendor you will get an alert.
• In fact, you can use this to match ANYTHING a vendor would sell. Not just the mods. Just get the name right and when it comes up for sale you will get an alert. You can use this to have an alert sent when Ada-1 sells the armor set you have been waiting on or a certain Exotic Ornament comes up for sale in Eververse.