Download
Chirp is deployed in two versions (right click on links and select “save target” to download):
Windows: an executable installer (1.9 Mb)
Others: a files-only archive (2.4 Mb)
How to use it
First download Scratch. Chirp requires and plugs into a working Scratch installation.
Windows: First install Scratch 1.2.1, then Chirp. An uninstaller is also provided. Uninstalling Chirp will not affect Scratch.
Others: The file named “Chirp.remix” is a Squeak image file, which can be launched by dropping it onto the Scratch virtual machine (Schratch.exe or Scratch.app).
Source code is included. Please refer to the enclosed license for further details.
Setting up the Chirp screensaver
The Windows installer adds a screensaver named “Chirp” to the list of available screensavers, which can be activated in the Windows control panel. It will play a random project from the Scratch-projects folder each time it runs.
ChirpCompiler (Scratch2Exe)
Experimental fake compiler prototype for Windows: An executable installer (2.3 Mb). right click and select “save target” to download.