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# aeonview - a simple timelapse tool
aeonview is a Python-based tool for generating timelapse videos
from webcam images using ffmpeg. It supports automated image
downloading, video stitching, and is fully scriptable via CLI.
Includes developer tooling and tests.
Low-quality sample: aeonview 2min preview/Tampere Jan. 2008
Features
- Timelapse image capture (
--mode image) - Video generation (
--mode video) - Support for daily, monthly, yearly video runs (daily implemented)
- Uses
ffmpegand Pythonrequests - Fully tested with
pytest - Linting and formatting via
ruff - Pre-commit hooks and CI-ready
Requirements
- Python 3.13+
ffmpeg(system tool)- uv for dependency management
- lots of hard drive space
Installation
# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/ivuorinen/aeonview.git
cd aeonview
# Install dependencies (creates .venv automatically)
uv sync --all-groups
# Install pre-commit hooks
uv run pre-commit install
Usage
# Capture an image
uv run python aeonview.py \
--mode image \
--project example \
--url "https://example.com/webcam.jpg"
# Generate a video from yesterday's images
uv run python aeonview.py --mode video --project example
Development
# Format code
make format
# Lint code
make lint
# Run tests
make test
# Lint and test with pre-commit
uv run pre-commit run --files <changed files>
System Setup for ffmpeg
sudo apt update
sudo apt install ffmpeg
License
MIT License © 2025 Ismo Vuorinen