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delan/skrollback

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2016-01-23

PythonAudience · generalComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · moderate

TLDR

Skrollback is a Python background daemon meant to continuously back up Skype chat history so conversations aren't lost, though the README leaves the exact integration undocumented.

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    What it does
      Backs up Skype chats
      Runs as background daemon
    Tech stack
      Python
    Use cases
      Archive work chats
      Preserve interviews
    Audience
      General

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Run the daemon in the background to continuously archive Skype conversations for work or personal records.

USE CASE 2

Use it to preserve interview transcripts conducted over Skype without manually exporting or screenshotting chats.

USE CASE 3

Keep a backup of important personal Skype messages in case the account or app data is lost.

What is it built with?

Python

How does it compare?

delan/skrollback0xallam/my-recipe0xhassaan/nn-from-scratch
Stars——0
LanguagePythonPythonPython
Last pushed2016-01-232022-11-22—
MaintenanceDormantDormant—
Setup difficultymoderatemoderatemoderate
Complexity2/52/54/5
Audiencegeneralgeneraldeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 1h+

README does not document how it integrates with Skype or what format messages are saved in, so setup requires reading the source.

No license information was stated in the explanation.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Look at the skrollback source code and explain how it connects to Skype to capture chat messages.
Prompt 2
What format does skrollback save Skype chat history in, based on the code in this repo?
Prompt 3
Help me set up skrollback as a background service that starts automatically and backs up my Skype chats.

Frequently asked questions

What is skrollback?

Skrollback is a Python background daemon meant to continuously back up Skype chat history so conversations aren't lost, though the README leaves the exact integration undocumented.

What language is skrollback written in?

Mainly Python. The stack also includes Python.

Is skrollback actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2016-01-23).

What license does skrollback use?

No license information was stated in the explanation.

How hard is skrollback to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is skrollback for?

Mainly general.

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