Editing Meta:Bot

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'''Bots''' on Wiki Oasis are user accounts operated by scripts or tools rather than people. They are mainly used to handle repetitive or technical tasks that would be time-consuming to do manually.

== Purpose ==
Bots help keep the wiki organized and up to date. They might fix links, clean up formatting, add categories, or carry out other routine jobs across multiple pages.

== How They Work ==
Bot accounts are controlled using scripts or programs that interact with the wiki through the MediaWiki API or similar tools. These scripts send instructions just like a regular user would, but in an automated way.

== Bot User Group ==
Bots are added to a special user group called '''bot'''. This allows them to:
* Avoid triggering CAPTCHAs
* Operate without flooding recent changes
* Perform edits more efficiently

== Requirements for Bot Approval ==
Before operating, bot accounts should be approved. To request bot status, the following is typically required:
* A clear description of what the bot will do
* A test run or example of its actions
* A stable and safe script that won't disrupt normal editing

Requests can be made at [[Meta:Requests for permissions]]. Administrators review them to make sure the bot is useful and won't cause problems.

== Notes ==
Bots should only be used for constructive tasks. Misuse of a bot account—like mass editing without approval or spamming—can result in its permissions being removed.

== See also ==
* [[Special:ListGroupRights#bot|Special:ListGroupRights]] - List of bot rights
* [[Special:ListUsers/bot]] - Automated list of bots

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