PR #126

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dfk1352Comment#126Add Clippy, the helpful assistant!

I thought about this immediately after seeing the IE6 commit, thanks to make that happen

half-measuresComment#126Add Clippy, the helpful assistant!

Ah old friend, we meet again

openchaos-bot[bot]Comment#126Add Clippy, the helpful assistant!

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Summary: This PR introduces a Clippy the Office Assistant component that provides helpful tips and a nostalgic UI. Clippy shows up after a delay, rotates tips, and can be dismissed or hidden.

Files changed: 3 (public/clippy.png, src/components/Clippy.tsx, src/components/IE6Layout.tsx)

Impact: Medium - Adds a fun, interactive element to the UI, potentially improving user engagement.


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dfk1352Comment#126Add Clippy, the helpful assistant!

I thought about this immediately after seeing the IE6 commit, thanks to make that happen

half-measuresComment#126Add Clippy, the helpful assistant!

Ah old friend, we meet again

openchaos-bot[bot]Comment#126Add Clippy, the helpful assistant!

🤖 OpenChaos Bot

Summary: This PR introduces a Clippy the Office Assistant component that provides helpful tips and a nostalgic UI. Clippy shows up after a delay, rotates tips, and can be dismissed or hidden.

Files changed: 3 (public/clippy.png, src/components/Clippy.tsx, src/components/IE6Layout.tsx)

Impact: Medium - Adds a fun, interactive element to the UI, potentially improving user engagement.


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Add Clippy, the helpful assistant!

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Summary

  • Adds the iconic Microsoft Office Clippy to the bottom-right corner
  • Displays randomized helpful tips about voting on PRs and the site
  • Features authentic Windows XP-style speech bubble and buttons
  • Includes gentle idle animation for extra nostalgia

Features

Randomized Tips - Includes classics like:

  • "It looks like you're trying to vote on a PR! Would you like help with that?"
  • "Would you like me to search AltaVista for 'how to vote on GitHub'?"
  • "You look like you could use a break. Want me to open Minesweeper?"

Authentically Annoying - Just like the real Clippy:

  • Can be dismissed with "OK" but comes back in 15 seconds
  • Has a "Don't show tips" button that is politely ignored after 30 seconds
  • Click Clippy anytime to bring back his wisdom

Retro Styling - Uses the classic Clippy image with:

  • Yellow speech bubble with pointer
  • Windows XP gray 3D-style buttons
  • Subtle bouncing idle animation