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πŸš€ 20K+ Downloads in 141 Days β€” My Journey Building CosmoTalker 🌌

On March 2, 2025, I released the very first version of CosmoTalker β€” an offline Python library built for exploring space data like planets, galaxies, and cosmic insights.

Fast-forward to today β€” over 20,000 downloads later β€” I'm overwhelmed with gratitude and joy! πŸ™Œβœ¨


🌟 What is CosmoTalker?

CosmoTalker is:

  • πŸ›°οΈ A Python module for offline space data (perfect for hobbyists & learners)
  • πŸ§ͺ Includes real-time scientific facts, search tools, and preview images
  • πŸ–₯️ Designed for students, developers, and space lovers alike
  • 🌐 Now accessible also for .deb (Linux-ready!)

GitHub: github.com/bhuvanesh-m-dev/cosmotalker


πŸš€ What Happened in 5 Months?

  • βœ… Crossed 20K+ downloads (tracked via pepy.tech)
  • πŸ’» Published CosmoTalker v2 with:
    • Beta image preview tool
    • Advanced search
    • Real-time astronomical data
  • πŸ“¦ Packaged for multiple platforms .deb
  • 🌌 Launched the official webpage: bhuvaneshm.in/cosmotalker

🎯 Why I Built It?

As a CSE student fascinated by astronomy, I wanted to create a tool that could:

  • Help students explore space concepts easily
  • Work offline, so no internet = no problem
  • Be lightweight and open-source

πŸ’‘ Lessons I Learned

  • Documentation is everything: Good README = better user trust.
  • Start small, then scale: I started with just a few planets and expanded features gradually.
  • People love useful tools: Even small utilities can have a big impact.

πŸ’¬ What's Next?

  • πŸ”­ Add telescope integration via plugins
  • πŸ“Š Space mission timeline visualizer
  • 🧠 AI-powered space Q&A mode (powered by Local LLMs)
  • πŸ’Œ Community feedback board

πŸ’– Thank You!

To everyone who downloaded, tested, starred ⭐, and supported the journey β€” I truly appreciate you. CosmoTalker will keep evolving with more starry features! 🌠

Check it out πŸ‘‰ github.com/bhuvanesh-m-dev/cosmotalker

Official page πŸ‘‰ bhuvaneshm.in/cosmotalker


Built with πŸ’» and love for the cosmos by @bhuvanesh-m-dev

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