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==Edit counts==
==Edit counts==
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==Tasks==
===Redirects===
On a regular basis, <span class="plainlinks">[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Pywikipediabot/redirect.py Redirect.py]</span> is used to fix any [[Special:BrokenRedirects|broken]] or [[Special:DoubleRedirects|double]] redirects.
===Deletion of Unused Files===
[[File:UnusedFilesDeletions.jpg|thumb|left]]
Periodically, <span class="plainlinks">[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Delete.py Delete.py]</span> is used to clear a selected list of old files from [[Special:UnusedFiles]]. This is done to help keep the wiki tidy, and a snapshot of each deletion batch is kept (see left), in case any deleted images should need to be retrieved.

Revision as of 20:17, 15 October 2009

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TheStoneWatcher is Zelda Wiki.org's resident multi-purpose bot. The bot acts as a front-end for the Pywikipedia bot framework, allowing for the use of pre-made or custom python scripts to assist with repetitive tasks. Also, TheStoneWatcher welcomes all new users to the wiki using the NewUserMessage extension. TheStoneWatcher has welcomed approximately {{#ec:TheStoneWatcher|3}} new users to the wiki since July 10th, 2009. For any questions or problems, contact Adam or any of the other active staff.

Edit counts

Tasks

Redirects

On a regular basis, Redirect.py is used to fix any broken or double redirects.

Deletion of Unused Files

Periodically, Delete.py is used to clear a selected list of old files from Special:UnusedFiles. This is done to help keep the wiki tidy, and a snapshot of each deletion batch is kept (see left), in case any deleted images should need to be retrieved.