Wikipedia:Article alerts
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Article Alerts was introduced in The Signpost in an article from 23 February 2009. See also a follow up article from 17 July 2023. |
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Article Alerts is an automated subscription-based news delivery system designed to notify WikiProjects and Taskforces when articles tagged by their banners or placed in their categories enter various formal workflows (such as Articles for Deletion, Requests for Comments, Peer Review, and many more).
First AAlertBot browses all the workflows in its scope, then checks for WikiProject templates/categories on these pages. If a subscribing WikiProject/Taskforce is found, AAlertBot will update a customized report called Article Alerts for that particular WikiProject or Taskforce. (An example of such a report can be found here.) Reports are updated on a daily basis, and provide brief summaries of what is happening, with relevant links to discussion or results when possible. So it is a good idea to request for a bot to place your WikiProject/Taskforce's banner on articles from relevant categories, so AAlertBot covers more articles. (See also Tips and Tricks.)
Originally, the Article Alerts relied on ArticleAlertbot (coded and updated by B. Wolterding, operated by Legoktm) from September 2008 to April 2010 (see bot approval). Following several months of downtime, a new bot AAlertBot was developed (coded, maintained, and operated by Hellknowz, and co-operated by Headbomb) from December 2010 onwards (see bot approval).
Report issues and problems with the Article Alerts reports on the bug reports page. Requests for new features should be made at the feature requests page.
Workflows covered
edit- – implemented (may not be fully formatted/data populated)
- – not for now (not in priority list)
- – implementing (taking a while or need to do something else to get this working)
- – under consideration (haven't examined the issues/process to say if currently plausible/worthwhile)
- AfD – Articles for deletion
- TfD – Templates for discussion
- RfD – Redirects for discussion
- CfD – Categories for discussion
- FfD – Files for discussion
- FfD (COM) – Deletion requests (on Commons)
- MfD – Miscellany for deletion
- PROD – Proposed deletion
- FAC – Featured article candidates
- FAR – Featured article review
- FLC – Featured list candidates
- FLRC – Featured list removal candidates
- FP – Featured pictures
- FTC – Featured topic candidates
- FTRC – Featured topic removal candidates
- ACR – A-Class review (project-specific)
- GAN – Good article nominations
- GAR – Good article reassessment
- GTC – Good topic candidates
- PR – Peer review
- RfC – Requests for comment
- RM – Requested moves
- TFA – Today's featured articles
- TFAR – Today's featured article requests
- DYK – Did you know nominations (approved)
- MRG – Articles for Merging
- SPL – Articles for Splitting
- AFC – Articles for Creation
- ITN – In the news
- OTD – Selected anniversaries
- CP – Copyright problems
- ON – Article alerts/News
Sample
editThe table below shows an example of WikiProject Video games article alerts report.
Today's featured articles
- 22 Oct 2024 – The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes (talk · edit · hist) will be Today's Featured Article; see blurb
Today's featured article requests
- 18 Nov 2024 – Donkey Kong Country (talk · edit · hist) has been proposed for Today's Featured Article by TheJoebro64 (t · c); see discussion
Did you know
- 10 Oct 2024 – Last Call BBS (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by CanonNi (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Oct 2024 – Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Vacant0 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Oct 2024 – Delibird (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Captain Galaxy (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Sep 2024 – The New York Times Simulator (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Wasianpower (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Sep 2024 – Brian David Gilbert (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Vigilantcosmicpenguin (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 12 Oct 2024 – Cobra (game engine) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Ferret (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 11 Oct 2024 – Dink (software company) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by A412 (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 09 Oct 2024 – Jeffrey Johnson (actor) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by GraziePrego (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 08 Oct 2024 – Rayman: The Animated Series (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by NatwonTSG2 (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 08 Oct 2024 – Sam Beres (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by I dream of horses (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 04 Oct 2024 – Endor AG (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion (3 participants; relisted)
- 30 Sep 2024 – Cue Club 2 (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Mika1h (t · c); see discussion (2 participants; relisted)
- 29 Sep 2024 – Anti-Cheat Expert (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by SafariScribe (t · c); see discussion (6 participants; relisted)
- 27 Sep 2024 – Planet Half-Life (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by IgelRM (t · c); see discussion (4 participants; relisted)
- 24 Sep 2024 – Flash Element TD (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion (5 participants; relisted)
- (8 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 10 Oct 2024 – Heros: The Sanguine Seven (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Waxworker (t · c): lack of notability
- 02 Oct 2024 – Straight Right (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by AusLondonder (t · c) was deleted
Categories for discussion
- 12 Oct 2024 – Category:Pokémon species introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Web-julio (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Oct 2024 – Category:Pokémon species introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Web-julio (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Oct 2024 – Category:Pokémon species introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Web-julio (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Oct 2024 – Category:Pokémon species introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Web-julio (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Oct 2024 – Category:Pokémon species introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Web-julio (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Oct 2024 – Category:Sega Games franchises (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by QuantumFoam66 (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Oct 2024 – Category:Over the Hedge video games (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by (Oinkers42) (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Oct 2024 – Category:Video games set in summer camps (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by QuantumFoam66 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Sep 2024 – Category:Video games based on Guardians of the Galaxy (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by (Oinkers42) (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 29 Sep 2024 – Category:Video games based on Thor (Marvel Comics) (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by (Oinkers42) (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 11 Oct 2024 – The nintendo wii (talk · edit · hist) →Wii was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Oct 2024 – The Wii (talk · edit · hist) →Wii was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Oct 2024 – The WiiU (talk · edit · hist) →Wii U was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Oct 2024 – The Wii U (talk · edit · hist) →Wii U was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Oct 2024 – The PlayStationIV (talk · edit · hist) →PlayStation 4 was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Oct 2024 – The PlayStation4 (talk · edit · hist) →PlayStation 4 was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Oct 2024 – The PlayStation IV (talk · edit · hist) →PlayStation 4 was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Oct 2024 – The Play Station IV (talk · edit · hist) →PlayStation 4 was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Oct 2024 – The Play Station 4 (talk · edit · hist) →PlayStation 4 was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Oct 2024 – PS3 Media (talk · edit · hist) →PlayStation 3 was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- (34 more...)
Files for discussion
- 12 Oct 2024 – File:Pokken Tournament Chandelure.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Chandelure) was FfDed by Pokelego999 (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Oct 2024 – File:Dragon Age Dreadwolf Logo 2022.jpeg (talk · edit · hist) (on Dragon Age: The Veilguard) was FfDed by Sandstein (t · c); see discussion
Featured article candidates
- 18 Sep 2024 – Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Fathoms Below (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Sep 2024 – Smash Hit (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Vacant0 (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Sep 2024 – The Sims 4 (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Theknine2 (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Sep 2024 – Ada Wong (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Boneless Pizza! (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 08 Oct 2024 – Dendy (console) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sleeps-Darkly (t · c); start discussion
- 07 Oct 2024 – Bit City (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by TrademarkedTWOrantula (t · c); start discussion
- 06 Oct 2024 – Lavender Town (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Pokelego999 (t · c); start discussion
- 02 Oct 2024 – Haunter (Pokémon) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Kung Fu Man (t · c); start discussion
- 01 Oct 2024 – Alvin and the Chipmunks (film) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Yovt (t · c); start discussion
- 30 Sep 2024 – Kleavor (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Kung Fu Man (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Sep 2024 – Pokémon Heroes (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Pokelego999 (t · c); start discussion
- 27 Sep 2024 – Bejeweled (video game) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Lazman321 (t · c); start discussion
- 24 Sep 2024 – Meltan (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Kung Fu Man (t · c); start discussion
- 24 Sep 2024 – Mario Party: Island Tour (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by The Green Star Collector (t · c); start discussion
- (22 more...)
Featured article reviews
- 03 Sep 2024 – Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by NegativeMP1 (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Feb 2024 – Pokémon Channel (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by Vrxces (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Aug 2023 – The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by NegativeMP1 (t · c); see discussion
Good article reassessments
- 07 Oct 2024 – Kirby's Dream Land (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
Requests for comments
- 25 Sep 2024 – Assassin's Creed Shadows (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Xslyq (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 17 Sep 2024 – Lock's Quest (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by GraziePrego (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Sep 2024 – A Space for the Unbound (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by RFNirmala (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Oct 2024 – Bit City (talk · edit · hist) put up for PR by TrademarkedTWOrantula (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Requested moves
- 09 Oct 2024 – Power Stone (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Power Stone by Sceeegt (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Oct 2024 – Dendy (console) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Dendy by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Sep 2024 – Lego Racers (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Lego Racers by Sceeegt (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Oct 2024 – List of Pokémon (talk · edit · hist) move request to List of Pokémon species by Web-julio (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
- 07 Oct 2024 – 343 Industries (talk · edit · hist) move request to Halo Studios by CitrusHemlock (t · c) was closed to Halo Studios (talk · edit · hist) by Evelyn Harthbrooke (t · c) on 09 Oct 2024; see discussion
- 01 Oct 2024 – Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (talk · edit · hist) move request to Ultra Street Fighter II by Sceeegt (t · c) was moved to Ultra Street Fighter II (talk · edit · hist) by Andrewa (t · c) on 09 Oct 2024; see discussion
- 29 Sep 2024 – Microsoft Flight Simulator 1.0 (talk · edit · hist) move request to Microsoft Flight Simulator (1982 video game) by Æ's old account wasn't working (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 29 Sep 2024 – List of Roblox games (talk · edit · hist) move request to List of notable Roblox games by FamiliarFlareon (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 26 Sep 2024 – Neo Geo Pocket (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Neo Geo Pocket Color by Sceeegt (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Sep 2024 – Screen Rant (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Valnet by BD2412 (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jun 2024 – Minecraft – Volume Beta (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Music of Minecraft by NegativeMP1 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Oct 2024 – Project Sora (talk · edit · hist) proposed for merging to Sora Ltd. by 178.214.254.114 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 04 Oct 2024 – Sora Ltd. (talk · edit · hist) proposed for merging to Masahiro Sakurai by 178.214.254.114 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Articles to be split
- 06 Oct 2024 – Acorn Electron (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Dgpop (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Sep 2024 – List of downloadable songs for the Rock Band series (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Anomalocaris (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Sep 2024 – Cy Girls (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ominae (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Sep 2024 – TurboGrafx-16 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Memphis1525 (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jul 2024 – Hello Neighbor (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 216.244.74.202 (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Jul 2024 – Kantai Collection (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by EditorGirlAL07 (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Jul 2024 – Empire (1977 video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Jun 2024 – Games of the Future (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ahri.boy (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Mar 2024 – Sable (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by QuietHere (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Dec 2023 – Double Dragon II: The Revenge (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 110.93.87.179 (t · c); see discussion
- (12 more...)
Articles for creation
- 11 Oct 2024 – Draft:GOSU Online Corporation (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Huong.wk (t · c)
- 09 Oct 2024 – Draft:WW1 Game Series (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Jessica GameDrive (t · c)
- 04 Oct 2024 – Draft:SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Clay2004 (t · c)
- 18 Sep 2024 – Draft:Gamezop (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Morekiranwiki (t · c)
- 11 Sep 2024 – Draft:Jeff Watson (designer) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Qwerfjkl (bot) (t · c)
- 09 Oct 2024 – Draft:Women in Esports (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by Dr vulpes (t · c) was declined by Vrxces (t · c) on 10 Oct 2024
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See also
edit- zh:User:Alertlivebot - a similar bot on ZH Wikipedia
- CleanupWorklistBot
- InceptionBot
- This page as it looked for old bot