Simple remote controller for Kodi player

kodi_controller.py

#! /usr/bin/env python

import curses
import os
import sys
from socket import *
from kodi.xbmcclient import *   # You may need to install the kodi xbmc client
from blessings import Terminal  # Not strictly necessary, but for printing warning messages in colour

t = Terminal()
ip = "localhost"  # Assuming you want to control your Kodi from within an SSH terminal connection
port = 9777
addr = (ip, port)
sock = socket(AF_INET,SOCK_DGRAM)
# Most important keys for controlling Kodi
key_dict = {curses.KEY_RIGHT: "Right",
            curses.KEY_LEFT: "Left",
            curses.KEY_UP: "Up",
            curses.KEY_DOWN: "Down",
            10: "Select",
            curses.KEY_BACKSPACE: "Back",
            ord("m"): "OSD"}

def get_answer(stdscr):
    answer = None
    while answer != 27:
        answer = stdscr.getch()
        if answer in key_dict:
            print t.yellow(key_dict[answer])
            packet = PacketACTION(actionmessage=key_dict[answer], actiontype=ACTION_BUTTON)
            packet.send(sock, addr)
        elif answer == 27:
            break
        else:
            print t.red("Bad key: {}".format(answer))

if __name__ == '__main__':
    curses.wrapper(get_answer)