User:andrybak/Scripts/Archiver
< User:Andrybak | Scripts
| Description | Simplifies manual archiving |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Σ, Enterprisey, andrybak |
| First released | 2022-10-02 |
| Updated | October 1, 2024 (8 months ago) |
| Skins | Vector 2022, Vector (2010), MonoBook, Timeless |
| Source | User:Andrybak/Scripts/Archiver.js |
Archiver is a user script for semi-automatically archiving multiple talk page sections at a time. The script doesn't require manually typing archive pagename in most cases.
How to install
On English Wikipedia it is recommended to install this script using the script-installer gadget, which can be turned on at:
- Preferences → Gadgets → Advanced →
Install scripts without having to manually edit JavaScript files (documentation) (direct link)
Then you can go back to this page and click the big blue "Install" button in the infobox.
To install the script on another wiki (including your global.js), use the following snippet:
mw.loader.load('https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Andrybak/Scripts/Archiver.js&action=raw&ctype=text/javascript');
Instructions
How to use the script after installation.
- Open the talk page you want to archive
- Click on "ⵙCA" (stands for "ⵙne Click Archiver") in "Tools"
- Click "[archive]" near the headers of sections you want to archive
- Click the big button "archive <number> selected threads" at the bottom of the page
- In the popup, check the full page name of the destination, which is calculated automatically.
History
- Currently, this script is a fork of User:Enterprisey/archiver (Special:Permalink/1113588553) – current diff
- Before incorporating changes of Enterprisey's version, this script was originally a fork of User:Σ/Testing facility/Archiver (Special:Permalink/1003561411) – current diff