Add GIF recording with web sharing via Imgur #12
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- Press F12 or use 'gif' console command to start recording - Records 5 seconds of gameplay at 15 FPS - Saves frames as PNG files in user://gifs/ directory - Includes FFmpeg conversion scripts for Windows/Linux/Mac - Shows recording indicator with countdown timer - Integrated with dev console help system - Added comprehensive documentation in README_GIF_RECORDING.md Technical features: - Viewport texture capture for frame recording - Automatic directory creation for organized output - Cross-platform conversion script generation - Non-blocking frame capture during gameplay - Timestamped filenames for multiple recordings
- Integrated Imgur API for direct GIF uploads from game - Share dialog appears after recording with online/local options - Anonymous uploads with 50 daily limit per IP - Automatic clipboard copy of share link - Upload progress notifications and error handling - Rate limiting with local tracking - Comprehensive documentation for API setup Technical implementation: - GifSharer singleton handles Imgur API communication - ShareDialog UI for user choice (share online vs save locally) - Non-blocking HTTP uploads with status callbacks - Base64 encoding for image data transfer - Client-side rate limit enforcement - Currently uploads single frame as proof of concept UI/UX features: - Share dialog with remaining upload count - Upload progress indicator - Success notification with clickable link - Error messages for failed uploads - Maintains original local save functionality
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Summary
Features
Recording
Web Sharing
Local Save
Setup Required
IMGUR_CLIENT_IDinscripts/GifSharer.gdTest Plan
Future Enhancements
Documentation