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Running a bot on a wiki can be useful in many cases.


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  1. Run a Wikibot Step 1.jpg
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    Note the exact task.
  2. Run a Wikibot Step 2.jpg
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    Find some possibly existing sources for the same or nearly the same task. There are a bunch of good resources for wiki bots, in case one contains what you'd need, that might make your decision of wiki bot easier.
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    Find a good bot system.
    • If you've found the source you like, download its system.
    • If not, but:
    • You know Python: use PyWikipediaBot.
    • You know C#: use DotNetWikiBot Framework
    • You know Java: use Java Wiki Bot.
    • You know JS: use Luasóg
    • You know PHP: use PHPWikiBot, Peachy, APIBot or one of the other possibilities.
    • You might use AutoWikiBrowser as well.


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EditWarnings

  • You might have to learn those bot frameworks and their usage. Most of them offer extended details and tutorials.

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Categories: Stub | Computers and Electronics

Recent edits by: Yaa Hughes, Teresa, Zeria

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