Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/AutoWikiBrowser
AutoWikiBrowser
- Rachel Helps (BYU) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs (blocks · rights · moves) · rfar · spi · cci)
Community members have requested that I add a "connected contributor" template to all of the pages I've worked on during my employment at the BYU Library. I would like to use AWB to add that template to all of the articles in Category:Harold_B._Lee_Library-related_articles. Since I've never used AWB before, I'm not sure if it's the right tool for this task, but another user said I should be able to add a talk page category using AWB. Rachel Helps (BYU) (talk) 19:16, 29 March 2024 (UTC) Rachel Helps (BYU) (talk) 19:16, 29 March 2024 (UTC)
- I was the one who suggested AWB...it came to mind because of its list making capabilities. It takes some learning upfront, but once you figure it out, it makes the edits pretty quickly. (I don't know if it would speed up this task or not when you add in the time spent figuring it out.) The way I remember it working is you use AWB to make a list of all the pages that meet a certain criteria, like being in a specific category, or being linked from a maintenance page in your userspace. Then you can make a second list of pages that meet a different category, like all the pages you've ever edited. Then you can combine the lists, keeping only the pages that are in both lists (intersection) and voila you have all the pages you need to add the template to. Then you can create an edit that adds the template to the associated talk page, give it an edit summary, and hit the Submit button 200 times. A possible alternative to learning the new tool would be to define a clear task and post it at Wikipedia:AutoWikiBrowser/Tasks where an experienced user will do it for you. ~Awilley (talk) 16:58, 30 March 2024 (UTC)
- Thank you for the advice, Awilley. Do I need to create a separate bot account for use with AWB? Rachel Helps (BYU) (talk) 15:34, 1 April 2024 (UTC)
- No. Do read the instructions and follow the guidelines obviously ~Awilley (talk) 20:36, 1 April 2024 (UTC)
- Thank you for the advice, Awilley. Do I need to create a separate bot account for use with AWB? Rachel Helps (BYU) (talk) 15:34, 1 April 2024 (UTC)
- I was the one who suggested AWB...it came to mind because of its list making capabilities. It takes some learning upfront, but once you figure it out, it makes the edits pretty quickly. (I don't know if it would speed up this task or not when you add in the time spent figuring it out.) The way I remember it working is you use AWB to make a list of all the pages that meet a certain criteria, like being in a specific category, or being linked from a maintenance page in your userspace. Then you can make a second list of pages that meet a different category, like all the pages you've ever edited. Then you can combine the lists, keeping only the pages that are in both lists (intersection) and voila you have all the pages you need to add the template to. Then you can create an edit that adds the template to the associated talk page, give it an edit summary, and hit the Submit button 200 times. A possible alternative to learning the new tool would be to define a clear task and post it at Wikipedia:AutoWikiBrowser/Tasks where an experienced user will do it for you. ~Awilley (talk) 16:58, 30 March 2024 (UTC)
Done * Pppery * it has begun... 04:20, 31 March 2024 (UTC)
- ~delta (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs (blocks · rights · moves) · rfar · spi · cci)
I changed my username and I can't use AWB anymore. Can you please restore my AWB access? Thanks. ~Δ (delta • t • c) 23:52, 30 March 2024 (UTC)
- Joris Darlington Quarshie (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs (blocks · rights · moves) · rfar · spi · cci)
I've familiarized myself with AWB's functionalities through the English Wikipedia documentation and am confident it can significantly enhance my contributions. AWB automates repetitive tasks like adding citations, fixing formatting, and adding categories, freeing up my time to focus on higher-quality edits that require in-depth analysis and judgment. This will allow me to make more substantial contributions to English Wikipedia in a shorter timeframe.
AWB minimizes the risk of errors introduced by manual editing during repetitive tasks. This will be particularly helpful for tasks where even minor inconsistencies can be distracting or disrupt reader flow (e.g., quotation mark styles, bullet point formatting).
By granting me the rights to AWB, I will be able to dedicate more time and energy to utilizing tasks like improving the accuracy and comprehensiveness of content, adding insightful references, and expanding on under-developed sections of articles.
Lastly, once I gain experience with AWB, I can potentially mentor other editors on using the tool responsibly. This will foster a collaborative environment and empower others to make efficient and positive contributions to English Wikipedia. JDQ Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) 19:32, 2 April 2024 (UTC)
- This text appears to have been written by a large language model. Could you please explain in your own words why you want AWB access and what you plan to do with it? * Pppery * it has begun... 03:22, 3 April 2024 (UTC)