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Python tool spins up 90s GeoCities sites instantly

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A new Python package called create‑geocities‑app lets developers spin up a retro‑styled site reminiscent of 1990s GeoCities with a single command. Hosted on PyPI, the tool scaffolds HTML, CSS and placeholder graphics that mimic the era’s flamboyant design choices. Its minimal setup targets hobbyists and educators who want instant, nostalgic web pages for demos or teaching in classroom and workshops.

The package pulls a curated collection of GIFs, marquee text and bright background gradients, all bundled as static assets. By running `pip install create-geocities-app` followed by `geocities init`, users receive a ready‑to‑publish folder that can be dropped onto any static host. Because it avoids server‑side code, the output remains lightweight and easy to version‑control for team collaboration and archival purposes.

While not intended for production sites, the tool serves as a quick mock‑up generator for presentations or nostalgia‑driven hackathons. Its simplicity showcases how modern package managers can revive obsolete aesthetics without manual HTML tinkering. Developers can also fork the repository to extend the theme library, turning a playful novelty into a customizable starter kit for retro‑web experiments in educational settings.