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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 edit
The table below shows an example of WikiProject Video games article alerts report.
Did you know
- 11 Mar 2024 – Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Rhain (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Mar 2024 – Pokémon Crystal (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Vrxces (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Mar 2024 – Herobrine (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by NegativeMP1 (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Mar 2024 – Ash Ketchum (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Pokelego999 (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Mar 2024 – List of games by Supermassive Games (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by ZooBlazer (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Mar 2024 – Paimon (Genshin Impact) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by NegativeMP1 (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Feb 2024 – Abigail Larson (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by KRKwrites (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Feb 2024 – Ultimate Team (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Kingsif (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Feb 2024 – Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by BuySomeApples (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Feb 2024 – List of accolades received by The Last of Us (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by ZooBlazer (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 19 Mar 2024 – Felicia (Darkstalkers) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Kung Fu Man (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 18 Mar 2024 – List of Darkstalkers characters (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Kung Fu Man (t · c); see discussion (10 participants)
- 18 Mar 2024 – Music of Dance Dance Revolution (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Loyalmoonie (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 18 Mar 2024 – Lapras (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 17 Mar 2024 – Lightspeed LA (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by IgelRM (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
- 17 Mar 2024 – DarkwebSTREAMER (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by A412 (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 16 Mar 2024 – Red Bulls (esports) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Yue (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 16 Mar 2024 – Heather Mason (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Greenish Pickle! (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 15 Mar 2024 – The Sims expansion packs (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Vrxces (t · c); see discussion (7 participants)
- 12 Mar 2024 – Titans Mobile (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by QuietCicada (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- (12 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 14 Mar 2024 – Celal Kandemiroglu (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by TarkusAB (t · c): concern
- 14 Mar 2024 – Burning Heat (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by TarkusAB (t · c): concern
- 12 Mar 2024 – Wally Scharold (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Skyerise (t · c): concern
- 15 Mar 2024 – Mortal Online (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Jdcooper (t · c) was deproded by Zxcvbnm (t · c) on 16 Mar 2024
- 11 Mar 2024 – Fortress of the Mutant Waffles (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Mika1h (t · c) was deleted
- 05 Mar 2024 – Riot Runners (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Deb (t · c) was deleted
Categories for discussion
- 16 Mar 2024 – Category:Weird fiction video games (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Soetermans (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Mar 2024 – Category:Video games by period (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Marcocapelle (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Mar 2024 – Category:Video games designed by Thomas Mahler (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by OceanHok (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Feb 2024 – Category:Anti-war video games (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
Templates for discussion
- 05 Mar 2024 – Template:Donkey Kong (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by Pokelego999 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 05 Mar 2024 – Template:Donkey Kong Country (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by Pokelego999 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 04 Mar 2024 – Hex Maniac (talk · edit · hist) →List of Pokémon characters was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Feb 2024 – Manae (talk · edit · hist) →List of generation IV Pokémon#Mime Jr. was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Feb 2024 – Mind Power series (talk · edit · hist) →The Learning Company was RfDed by Thryduulf (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Feb 2024 – Mind Power (series) (talk · edit · hist) →The Learning Company was RfDed by Narky Blert (t · c); see discussion
- undated – Evan Young (YouTuber) (talk · edit · hist) →SSSniperWolf was RfDed
Featured article candidates
- 11 Mar 2024 – Etika (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by PantheonRadiance (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jan 2024 – The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by ZooBlazer (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Jan 2024 – Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by The Night Watch (t · c); see discussion
Featured list candidates
- 15 Mar 2024 – List of games by Supermassive Games (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by ZooBlazer (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 18 Mar 2024 – Escaped Chasm (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sparkl (t · c); start discussion
- 18 Mar 2024 – Senator Armstrong (Metal Gear) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Kung Fu Man (t · c); start discussion
- 16 Mar 2024 – Eevee (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Pokelego999 (t · c); start discussion
- 15 Mar 2024 – Cobra Club (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Vrxces (t · c); start discussion
- 13 Mar 2024 – Defender 2000 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by KGRAMR (t · c); start discussion
- 11 Mar 2024 – Hugo's House of Horrors (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Thebiguglyalien (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Mar 2024 – Jigglypuff (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Pokelego999 (t · c); start discussion
- 09 Mar 2024 – Nessa (Pokémon) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Kung Fu Man (t · c); start discussion
- 09 Mar 2024 – The Last of Us (season 1) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Rhain (t · c); start discussion
- 08 Mar 2024 – Herobrine (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by NegativeMP1 (t · c); see discussion
- (25 more...)
Good topic candidates
- 25 Feb 2024 – Trauma Center: Under the Knife (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by ProtoDrake (t · c); see discussion
The topic includes: Trauma Team, Trauma Center: Second Opinion, Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2, Trauma Center: New Blood
Featured article reviews
- 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
Featured topic removal candidates
- 28 Feb 2024 – Chrono (series) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for FT removal by QuicoleJR (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 18 Mar 2024 – Discord (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by SouthParkFan65 (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Feb 2024 – The Sims Online (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Vrxces (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Jan 2024 – Raichu (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Kung Fu Man (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Oct 2023 – Hogwarts Legacy (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Vestigium Leonis (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 14 Mar 2024 – Minecraft (film) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Minecraft (2025 film) by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Mar 2024 – Acclaim Studios Manchester (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Software Creations by Oknazevad (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Mar 2024 – Pac-Man Museum + (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Pac-Man Museum+ by DetriaSkies (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Mar 2024 – Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit video game) by JE98 (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Feb 2024 – Snake (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Snake (mobile game) by JIP (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Mar 2024 – GameCube (talk · edit · hist) move request to Nintendo GameCube by VenezuelanSpongeBobFan2004 (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
- 05 Mar 2024 – Mario Kart: Double Dash (talk · edit · hist) move request to Mario Kart: Double Dash!! by Jalapeño (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 05 Mar 2024 – Tim Sweeney (game developer) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Tim Sweeney by PhotographyEdits (t · c) was moved to Tim Sweeney (talk · edit · hist) by Bensci54 (t · c) on 12 Mar 2024; see discussion
- 24 Feb 2024 – Returnal (video game) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Returnal by Zxcvbnm (t · c) was moved to Returnal (talk · edit · hist) by Robertsky (t · c) on 12 Mar 2024; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 19 Mar 2024 – Resident Evil (2002 video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Resident Evil (1996 video game) by 2607:FEA8:F420:F400:CCD0:22D7:55E1:6D3E (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Mar 2024 – Jane's US Navy Fighters 97 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to U.S. Navy Fighters by Mabeenot (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Feb 2024 – Transformers Decepticons (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Transformers Autobots by NoInkling (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Feb 2024 – Transformers Autobots (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Transformers Decepticons by NoInkling (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Feb 2024 – Amazon Lumberyard (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Open 3D Engine by ThurnerRupert (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Jan 2024 – Ninja Gaiden (Atari Lynx) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Ninja Gaiden (arcade game) by KGRAMR (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Nov 2023 – Home video game console generations (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to History of video game consoles by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Nov 2023 – Bethesda Game Studios Austin (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Bethesda Game Studios by IgelRM (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Mar 2024 – Akira Toriyama (talk · edit · hist) proposed for merging to List of works by Akira Toriyama by Joseph2302 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Articles to be split
- 18 Feb 2024 – Angry Birds POP! (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Tigfugop (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Feb 2024 – Angry Birds Transformers (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Tigfugop (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Dec 2023 – Art of Fighting (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 110.93.87.179 (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
- 30 Nov 2023 – WWF WrestleFest (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Darrelljon (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Nov 2023 – List of Mega Man characters (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 4lepheus B4ron (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Sep 2023 – War Thunder (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ARandomName123 (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Sep 2023 – Gamergate (harassment campaign) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Great Mercian (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Apr 2023 – Ultraman: Towards the Future (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Namcoloden (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Apr 2023 – Tomy (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by JSH-alive (t · c); see discussion
- (14 more...)
Articles for creation
- 19 Mar 2024 – Draft:Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013 (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by MKsLifeInANutshell (t · c)
- 12 Mar 2024 – Draft:Bruce Harlick (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by BOZ (t · c)
- 10 Mar 2024 – Draft:2024 EA Sports FC Pro World Championship (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by IntMaMis (t · c)
- 08 Mar 2024 – Draft:Aleks Le (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 75.11.211.38 (t · c)
- 06 Mar 2024 – Draft:Glory to the Heroes (video game) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Salfanto (t · c)
- 01 Mar 2024 – Draft:Jinggg (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Dulcetia (t · c)
- 11 Feb 2024 – Draft:Portland Retro Gaming Expo (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Seattleretroguy (t · c)
- 02 Feb 2024 – Draft:Rhythm Heaven (series) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by EvanTech10 (t · c)
- 31 Jan 2024 – Draft:ShiningNikki (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Lovelyquirks1 (t · c)
- 29 Jan 2024 – Draft:Mira (esports player) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Ivan ryba (t · c)
- (11 more...)
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Tips and tricks edit
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- Did you know that you can monitor your project's Article Alerts using RSS and Atom feeds? Go on your project's /Article alerts history page, and there should be a " RSS Atom" in your toolbox located on the left of the page.
- You can incorporate Article Alerts in navboxes for the users of your WikiProjects (see {{Wikipedia:WikiProject Physics/Member Navbox}} for example).
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- Request a bot to place your WikiProject's banner on the articles located in categories relevant to your WikiProject. You will probably end up with some unrelated pages, but at least you've extended Article Alerts to cover many articles you might have missed.
- InceptionBot (previously AlexNewArtBot) is a bot which produces a list of recently created articles that could be in your project's scope. Going through the list to do some tagging will ensure that ArticleAlertbot picks up these articles as well.
- Consider subscribing to cleanup listings to see articles that need cleanup (covers cleanup tags, such as {{expert needed}}, {{POV}}, {{page numbers needed}}, etc.)
See also edit
- zh:User:Alertlivebot - a similar bot on ZH Wikipedia
- CleanupWorklistBot
- InceptionBot
- This page as it looked for old bot