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Bot policy and list · Requests for flags · Requests for work to be done by a bot

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[edit] What is a bot?

Bots on Wikimedia Commons do repetitive automatic tasks. Many bots are designated for specific purposes.

[edit] Bot flag

The bot flag is effectively a statement of trust: bot edits can be hidden from the watchlist, etc, because they are assumed to be OK. Thus, a new bot is required to run a while without the bot flag, so people see and checks the edits it makes. This "trial" period is required so that problems can be discussed and resolved before the bot flag is granted.

Accounts with a bot flag do not show up in the recent changes or new images lists. So if you intend to use a bot to make hundreds of changes or upload hundreds of images, it's important to get a flag first. A bot flag can be requested at Commons:Bots/Requests for flags.

[edit] Useful bots that you can request services from

[edit] Bot creators and bot operators

The bot's user page should clearly state who the creator is and how they can best be contacted. Bot Creators or Bot Operators should be prepared to take responsibility for fixing any mistakes that their bot makes. If a bot is being used to upload files, this includes correct licensing information and categorisation (each file should belong to at least one category that describes its content or function).

Accounts with the bot flag are listed up here.


[edit] Active bots

[edit] File upload

[edit] User assistants

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Inactive bots

[edit] File upload

[edit] User assistants

[edit] To be checked


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