Tag: MediaWiki API
Leona Whitcombe
How to Handle Wikipedia Edit Conflicts Programmatically
Learn how to programmatically resolve Wikipedia edit conflicts using the MediaWiki API, base revisions, and merge strategies to ensure your bots edit safely.
Leona Whitcombe
How to Test Wikipedia Bots in Sandboxes: Best Practices
Learn the best practices for testing Wikipedia bots in sandboxes. Avoid site-wide errors with dry runs, API management, and a structured approval process.
Leona Whitcombe
How to Create a Wikipedia Bot: Requirements and Approval Guide
Learn the technical requirements and official approval process for creating a Wikipedia bot, from using the MediaWiki API to securing the Bot Flag.
Leona Whitcombe
EventStreams and RecentChanges: Real‑Time Wikipedia Data Feeds
Understand the difference between EventStreams and RecentChanges for real-time Wikipedia data. Learn how to implement monitoring bots and analyze edit activity.
