Automation Tools

Some time ago I watched a fantastic DevOps talk by Seth Coster, and it inspired me to make my own set of automation tools. Here they are!

Blendo Build Machine

• What does it do: Allows teammates to get the project’s latest source code and compile a new build with the click of one button.
• How it’s useful: This tool removes me as a bottleneck for new builds. Teammates can generate a new build whenever they like.
• Download: download / source code

Blendo Steam Uploader

• What does it do: GUI interface for uploading builds to Steam.
• How it’s useful: Simpler to use than the command-line interface, batch files, etc.
• Download: download / source code

Blendo Itch Uploader

• What does it do: GUI interface for uploading builds to itch.io.
• How it’s useful: Simpler to use than the command-line interface, batch files, etc.
• Download: download / source code

Discord Changelog Bot

• What does it do: Posts all source control changelog messages into a Discord channel.
• How it’s useful: Helps keep team updated on build changes.
• Source code: source code

Trello Bot

• What does it do: Posts Trello board updates into a Discord channel.
• How it’s useful: Helps keep team updated on bugfixes/features.
• Source code: source code

Et al

Mental fatigue sucks. An annoying manual process may only take several seconds, but compounded dozens of times every week, over months and months, will ultimately have a toll.

The purpose of these automation tools is to reduce friction, reduce manual processes, and reduce opportunities for errors and mistakes. I hope it helps!