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The Kerbal Space Program Wiki makes use of many automated editing programs in order to perform mass edits efficiently and with minimum disruption. The programs are referred to as bots and are carefully controlled.
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The Kerbal Space Program Wiki makes use of automated editing programs in order to perform mass edits efficiently and without spamming of edit logs. These programs are referred to as '''bots''' and are carefully controlled.
  
== Types of Bots Allowed ==
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== Tasks that may be performed by bots ==
 
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* Enforcing the [[Help:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]].
* Enforce the [[Help:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]].
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* Replacing page links (if a page is moved or deleted)
* Replace page links (if a page is moved or deleted)
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* Fixing redirects
* Fix redirects
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* Crushing images (fulfilled by RoboJeb)
* Crush images (fulfilled by RoboJeb)
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* Checking external links
* Check external links
 
  
 
Other helpful editing systems may be allowed with discussion.
 
Other helpful editing systems may be allowed with discussion.
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== Rules ==
 
== Rules ==
 
All bots must:
 
All bots must:
# Be tested in advance in a sandbox
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* Have been tested in advance in a sandbox
# Have {{tlx|BlockBotButton|2=owner=<nowiki>~~~</nowiki>}} somewhere on its User: page
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* Have a {{tlx|BlockBotButton|2=owner=<nowiki>~~~</nowiki>}} somewhere on their user page
## BlockBotButton must have the ownership field filled out with the User: name of the owner.
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** The BlockBotButton must have the ownership field filled out with the username of the owner.
# Describe what its jobs are
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* Have a description of their jobs on their user page
# Be marked with a bot account flag (talk to [[User:N3X15]])
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* Be marked with a bot account flag (talk to [[User:N3X15]])

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policy

The Kerbal Space Program Wiki makes use of automated editing programs in order to perform mass edits efficiently and without spamming of edit logs. These programs are referred to as bots and are carefully controlled.

Tasks that may be performed by bots

  • Enforcing the Manual of Style.
  • Replacing page links (if a page is moved or deleted)
  • Fixing redirects
  • Crushing images (fulfilled by RoboJeb)
  • Checking external links

Other helpful editing systems may be allowed with discussion.

Rules

All bots must:

  • Have been tested in advance in a sandbox
  • Have a {{BlockBotButton|owner=~~~}} somewhere on their user page
    • The BlockBotButton must have the ownership field filled out with the username of the owner.
  • Have a description of their jobs on their user page
  • Be marked with a bot account flag (talk to User:N3X15)