Wikipedia:Article alerts
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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.
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
- 08 Nov 2024 – Mario Party DS (talk · edit · hist) has been proposed for Today's Featured Article by The Green Star Collector (t · c); see discussion
Did you know
- 03 Sep 2024 – Smash Hit (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Vacant0 (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Sep 2024 – JerAx (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Jeraxmoira (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Aug 2024 – Psycho Mantis (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Pokelego999 (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Aug 2024 – Atsuko Tanaka (voice actress) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Miraclepine (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Aug 2024 – UnMetal (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by AdoTang (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Aug 2024 – The Crimson Diamond (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Nomader (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Aug 2024 – Umehara ga kimeta (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by 狄の用務員 (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Jul 2024 – Shapez 2 (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by CanonNi (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 04 Sep 2024 – Plants vs. Zombies (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by QuantumFoam66 (t · c); see discussion (12 participants)
- 03 Sep 2024 – Covet Fashion (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Loewstisch (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 02 Sep 2024 – Vector TDx (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 02 Sep 2024 – Fred Haslam (game designer) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Theknine2 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 01 Sep 2024 – Gravonaut (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by TrademarkedTWOrantula (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 01 Sep 2024 – David Scott (video game developer) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Miminity (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 30 Aug 2024 – Pokémon GO Battle League (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Pokelego999 (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 30 Aug 2024 – Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Pokelego999 (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 27 Aug 2024 – SureAI (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by IgelRM (t · c); see discussion (7 participants; relisted)
- 27 Aug 2024 – Mighty Rabbit Studios (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by IgelRM (t · c); see discussion (1 participant; relisted)
- (10 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 31 Aug 2024 – F.Godmom (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Waxworker (t · c): lack of notability, was unable to find any coverage in reliable sources demonstrating notability, mobygames is an unreliable source per WP:VG/RS
- 27 Aug 2024 – Under Ash (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Sirfurboy (t · c) was deleted
- 27 Aug 2024 – Jeff Watson (designer) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Dajasj (t · c) was deleted
Categories for discussion
- 02 Sep 2024 – Category:Teenage pregnancy in video games (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by QuantumFoam66 (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Sep 2024 – Category:Video game franchises by genre (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by QuantumFoam66 (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Sep 2024 – Category:First-person shooter multiplayer online games (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by QuantumFoam66 (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Sep 2024 – Category:BBC Micro and Acorn Electron game covers (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by HouseBlaster (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Category:Cooperative video games for PlayStation 3 (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Category:Cooperative games for Xbox Series X/S (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Category:Cooperative games for Xbox 360 (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Category:Cooperative games for Nintendo Switch (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Aug 2024 – Category:Cooperative games for Xbox (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Aug 2024 – Category:Cooperative video games for Windows (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
- (7 more...)
Redirects for discussion
- 05 Sep 2024 – Auto-fire (talk · edit · hist) →Turbo button was RfDed by Thryduulf (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Sep 2024 – Solitaire (solitaire) (talk · edit · hist) →Klondike (solitaire) was RfDed by Cowboygilbert (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Sep 2024 – Autofire (talk · edit · hist) →Turbo button was RfDed by Liance (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Sep 2024 – Geometrical Dominator (talk · edit · hist) →Geometry Dash was RfDed by InterstellarGamer12321 (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Sep 2024 – Pokémaniac (talk · edit · hist) →Gameplay of Pokémon was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Sep 2024 – Pokemon features (talk · edit · hist) →Gameplay of Pokémon was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Sep 2024 – Stage 2 Pokemon (talk · edit · hist) →Gameplay of Pokémon was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Sep 2024 – Stage 2 Pokémon (talk · edit · hist) →Gameplay of Pokémon was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Sep 2024 – Stage 1 Pokémon (talk · edit · hist) →Gameplay of Pokémon was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Sep 2024 – Stage 1 Pokemon (talk · edit · hist) →Gameplay of Pokémon was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- (79 more...)
Files for discussion
- 28 Aug 2024 – File:Nintendo 64 Logo.svg (talk · edit · hist) (on Nintendo 64) FfDed by Wcam (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Featured article candidates
- 05 Sep 2024 – Ada Wong (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Boneless Pizza! (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Aug 2024 – Mario Party: The Top 100 (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by The Green Star Collector (t · c); see discussion
Featured list candidates
- 15 Aug 2024 – List of generation IX Pokémon (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by Pokelego999 (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 03 Sep 2024 – Hotline Miami (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by NegativeMP1 (t · c); start discussion
- 02 Sep 2024 – The King of Fighters '99 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Tintor2 (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Sep 2024 – Async Corp. (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by TrademarkedTWOrantula (t · c); start discussion
- 28 Aug 2024 – Portal Revolution (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Vacant0 (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Aug 2024 – Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Pokelego999 (t · c); start discussion
- 23 Aug 2024 – Dr Disrespect (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by 2601AC47 (t · c); start discussion
- 21 Aug 2024 – Yoshi's New Island (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by The Green Star Collector (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Aug 2024 – Pokémon Heroes (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Pokelego999 (t · c); start discussion
- 17 Aug 2024 – Ether One (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by StewdioMACK (t · c); start discussion
- 15 Aug 2024 – Pixel Piracy (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Vacant0 (t · c); start discussion
- (20 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
- 30 Aug 2024 – Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Milkman Conspiracy (talk · edit · hist) nominated for GA reassessment by NoKNoC (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Requests for comments
Peer reviews
- 03 Sep 2024 – Smash Hit (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Vacant0 (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
- 26 Aug 2024 – Classic Tetris World Championship (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by LunaEclipse (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Jul 2024 – The Sims 4 (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Theknine2 (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 05 Sep 2024 – List of Dreamcast homebrew games (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved somewhere else by Sceeegt (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Sep 2024 – Neo Geo (system) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Neo Geo by Sceeegt (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Sep 2024 – Dragon Slayer (series) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Dragon Slayer by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Aug 2024 – Fortnite seasonal events (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to List of Fortnite seasonal events by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Aug 2024 – Puff-puff (Akira Toriyama) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Puff-puff (Dragon Quest) by Zxcvbnm (t · c) was moved to Puff-puff (onomatopoeia) (talk · edit · hist) by BilledMammal (t · c) on 01 Sep 2024; see discussion
- 20 Aug 2024 – List of fictional countries on the Earth (talk · edit · hist) move request to List of fictional countries set on Earth by GnocchiFan (t · c) was moved to List of fictional countries set on Earth (talk · edit · hist) by Reading Beans (t · c) on 30 Aug 2024; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 01 Sep 2024 – Pokémon Emerald (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire by Pokelego999 (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Jul 2024 – Home video game console generations (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to History of video game consoles by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Jul 2024 – HoYoverse (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to MiHoYo by Awesome Aasim (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
Articles to be split
- 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
- 19 Jun 2024 – List of Mega Man characters (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Anonymy365248 (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Mar 2024 – Sable (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by QuietHere (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Feb 2024 – Angry Birds POP! (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
- (14 more...)
Articles for creation
- 03 Sep 2024 – Draft:Kevin Segalla (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by AaronFowler (t · c)
- 16 Jul 2024 – Draft:Video games in Africa (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Nexger92 (t · c)
- 11 Jul 2024 – Draft:AboFlah (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Bebo12321 (t · c)
- 20 May 2024 – Draft:Elyoya (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Pbrks (t · c)
- 02 Sep 2024 – Draft:Melatonin (video game) (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by MrKaraRocks (t · c) was accepted to Melatonin (video game) (talk · edit · hist) by Zxcvbnm (t · c) on 03 Sep 2024
- 01 Sep 2024 – Draft:Battle Ground Mobile India Series (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by DeepakSingh2001 (t · c) was declined by Pbrks (t · c) on 02 Sep 2024
- 01 Sep 2024 – Draft:Peter Andersohn (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by Kubuflubu (t · c) was declined by Ibjaja055 (t · c) on 02 Sep 2024
- 31 Aug 2024 – Draft:Free Fire World Series – Global Finals 2024 qualification (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by Pbrks (t · c) was declined by Greenman (t · c) on 02 Sep 2024
- 22 Aug 2024 – Draft:Samantha Béart (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by Spookyaki (t · c) was declined by SafariScribe (t · c) on 31 Aug 2024
- 02 Aug 2024 – Draft:Linus Tolke (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by 161.52.190.124 (t · c) was declined by NegativeMP1 (t · c) on 02 Sep 2024
- (2 more...)
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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