stinkypete.rb - Reward Claim script for STEEM

Overview

Stinky Pete allows you to claim rewards based on rules. You can manually run this script periodically or create a cron job.

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Install

To use this Radiator script:

Linux

$ sudo apt-get install ruby-full git openssl libssl1.0.0 libssl-dev
$ gem install bundler

macOS

$ gem install bundler

I've tested it on various versions of ruby. The oldest one I got it to work was:

ruby 2.0.0p645 (2015-04-13 revision 50299) [x86_64-darwin14.4.0]

First, clone this gist and install the dependencies:

$ git clone https://gist.github.com/db94986d168f7b35034b0d7ccba6f2b4.git stinkypete
$ cd stinkypete
$ bundle install

Edit the file stinkypete.yml and provide the account you want to claim rewards for. You must use the posting-wif.

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Upgrade

Typically, you can upgrade to the latest version by this command, from the original directory you cloned into:

$ git pull

Usually, this works fine as long as you haven't modified anything. If you get an error, try this:

$ git stash --all
$ git pull --rebase
$ git stash pop

If you're still having problems, I suggest starting a new clone.

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Usage

To do the actual claim:

$ ruby stinkypete.rb

Stinky Pete will now check if the rules have been met and conditionally claim them.

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Check here to see an updated version of this script:

https://gist.github.com/inertia186/db94986d168f7b35034b0d7ccba6f2b4

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Troubleshooting

Problem: What does this error mean?

stinkypete.yml:1: syntax error, unexpected ':', expecting end-of-input

Solution: You ran ruby stinkypete.yml but you should run ruby stinkypete.rb.

Problem: Everything looks ok, but every time Stinky Pete tries to claim, I get this error:

`from_base58': Invalid version (RuntimeError)

Solution: You're trying to claim with an invalid key.

Make sure the .yml file account item has the correct name and posting_wif key.

Problem: The node I'm using is down.

Is there a list of nodes?

Solution: Yes, special thanks to @ripplerm.

https://ripplerm.github.io/steem-servers/

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See my previous Ruby How To posts in: #radiator #ruby

Get in touch!

If you're using Stinky Pete, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line and tell me what you think! I'm @inertia on STEEM and SteemSpeak.

License

I don't believe in intellectual "property". If you do, consider Stinky Pete as licensed under a Creative Commons License.