Meme Generator

Generate SVG-based memes from text — classic templates (Drake, Stonks, This is Fine, Doge, etc.), batch generation, quote packs, animated effects. Pure Python stdlib, crisp at any resolution.

Create shareable SVG memes from text input. Pure Python stdlib — no external dependencies.

Quick Start

bash

# Single meme
python scripts/meme_gen.py make 'Unit tests?' 'No tests.' --template drake --output meme.svg

# Batch across all templates
python scripts/meme_gen.py batch 'Coffee is debug code' --all-templates --output-dir memes/

# Get quote ideas
python scripts/meme_gen.py quote --category programming --count 5

# Pipe mode
echo 'When it works on production' | python scripts/meme_gen.py --template this_is_fine

# List all templates
python scripts/meme_gen.py list

Templates

Template	Key	Format
Drake	drake	Two-panel reject/approve
Distracted Boyfriend	distracted_boyfriend	Three-character scene
Two Buttons	two_buttons	Dilemma choice
Change My Mind	change_my_mind	Table + sign
Galaxy Brain	galaxy_brain	Ascending brain levels
Stonks	stonks	Suit guy + arrow
This is Fine	this_is_fine	Dog in fire
Doge	doge	Shiba + colorful text
Expanding Brain	expanding_brain	Four-stage brain glow
Panik Kalm	panik_kalm	Three-panel panic/calm

Aliases: cmm → change_my_mind, brain → expanding_brain, fine → this_is_fine, stocks → stonks, etc.

Quote Categories

• programming — dev life struggles (20 quotes)
• startup — hustle culture satire (15 quotes)
• productivity — procrastination humor (15 quotes)
• student — academic chaos (15 quotes)

Options

• --html — Also export HTML (easy browser viewing)
• --animate — Add SVG text animations (fade-in)
• --all-templates — Batch with every template
• --output / --output-dir — Control output paths

Custom Templates

Create an SVG file with {{TOP}} and {{BOTTOM}} placeholders, then:

bash

python scripts/meme_gen.py custom 'Hello' 'World' --template-file my_template.svg

Output

• SVG: Standalone, scalable, tiny file size (~3-5 KB each)
• HTML: Wraps SVG in a centered page for browser viewing
• Watermark-free