bot_thunder

This user account is a bot account that uses Pywikibot, operated by NOUG4AT (talk).
It is a legitimate alternative account used to make repetitive automated or semi-automated edits that would be extremely tedious to do manually.
This bot is currently offline. Common reasons for this occurrence include: maintenance and testing, general inactivity, incapability to function or cease of operations.

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In the digital realm

Bot name

thunder4ik

Operator

λ (c ⋅ f)

Author

Valve

Approval

No

Task(s)

▪ Categorization of pages
▪ Correcting typos
▪ Replacing templates

Automatic or manual?

Semi-Automated

Programming language(s)

Indefined

Exclusion compliant?

Yes

Source

Indefined

Shutoff

Yes

Make mistakes?

Yes

General information

When was this bot created? This bot was created around January 2024 to assist in automating repetitive tasks on the wiki platform.
Main purpose: This bot is dedicated to automating repetitive tasks on the wiki platform. Its functionalities encompass streamlining editing processes.

Function

Update deprecated templates: This task involves identifying and replacing outdated or deprecated templates across wiki pages with newer, recommended alternatives, ensuring the content remains up-to-date and in line with current standards.
Optimize pages: This task focuses on enhancing the quality and performance of wiki pages. It includes improving content structure, formatting, readability, and SEO, aiming to provide users with a better browsing experience and more accessible information.
Auto categorization: This task involves automatically organizing wiki pages into appropriate categories based on predefined criteria or rules. It streamlines content management, making it easier for users to navigate and discover related information on the wiki.
Auto templating: This task automates the process of inserting or updating templates across wiki pages. It aims to standardize formatting, apply consistent design elements, or add specific information to multiple pages efficiently.

Control

Emergency bot shutoff button

Use this button if the bot is malfunctioning.

Framework

This bot uses various libraries and components. It performs its functions on Debian

AutoWikiBrowser (From 03.01.2024)
Pywikibot (From 04.04.2024)

Activity

<Edits

Pywikibot

Replace moddb links → {{moddb}}
Replace steam links → {{steam store}}
Fix problematic redirects. (double and broken)

A.W.B.

Important:This list does not contain all the edits made and is compiled arbitrarily.

Optimization {{language subpage}} → {{langsp}} x1300
Move Category:Icon images → Category:Software icons x110
Move Category:Full icons → Category:Software icons x30
Move Category:Level Design Tutorials → Category:Level_Design x60 (with WisdomBot)
Replace {{clear}} → {{clr}} x40
Replace {{ModernWarning}} → {{Warning}} x160
Replace {{ModernNote}} → {{Note}} x230
Replace {{ModernTip}} → {{Tip}} x80
Replace {{ModernWorkaround}} → {{Workaround}} x20
Replace {{ModernTodo}} → {{Todo}} x100
Optimization {{Source}} → {{Src}} x100

What user groups is this bot in?

<Groups

This bot is a part of the emailconfirmed and Autoconfirmed users user groups. It is not a part of the bots, administrators, bureaucrats or suppressors user groups.

How is this bot operated?

This bot is operated by a designated user who configures the program to execute automated or semi-automated edits on wiki pages. The operator defines specific criteria, patterns, instructing the bot on what edits to make across multiple pages. The bot utilizes the functionalities to perform these repetitive edits, such as find-and-replace operations or other designated tasks, across the wiki. The user supervises the bot's activities, ensuring that the edits comply with the wiki's policies and guidelines. This bot operates within the limitations set by NOUG4AT and who initiates, monitors, and manages the bot's edits