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Proposal to add a Abuse Filter Search (Gadget) for ( / to) metawiki?
[edit]I am currently making a abuse filter search. This should help us and all other projects to better maintains abuse filters and find deprecated variables etc. The search allows you to search in local filters and also global (use optional sitematrix for all active projects) or foreign projects. Since we also have global filters in Metawiki and crosswiki, the projects meet. I suggest add the script as a gadget. What do you think I should add the script as a gadget?
𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 👤💬 (WikiBayerCatHelper) 17:46, 24 June 2025 (UTC)
- If the script doesn‘t exist yet, we can‘t really decide on „upgrading“ it to a gadget. TenWhile6 17:52, 24 June 2025 (UTC)
- @TenWhile6 The Script is already on gitlab: [1]. See Screenshot. PS: The script is in English and German + Machinetranslations (French and Spanish). The search has many search functions and a export. 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 👤💬 (WikiBayerCatHelper) 18:17, 24 June 2025 (UTC)
- I have used https://search-filters.toolforge.org/ in the past, although I'm not sure if the tool still works given recent updates to AbuseFilters like protected variables @Martin Urbanec? Johannnes89 (talk) 18:18, 24 June 2025 (UTC)
- The tool is limited to a few users and shows rather little information, code from private filters does not work with it. My script has the advantage that it uses the API directly in the browser, so you have no oauth restrictions and can also search private filter code (which was also the main reason for my work) and can search everything. the script also immediately displays short code and more information. 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 👤💬 (WikiBayerCatHelper) 18:34, 24 June 2025 (UTC)
- @Johannnes89 Is that for GAFH/AFM-only? – Phương Linh (T · C · CA · L · B) 12:29, 25 June 2025 (UTC)
- I think you can also use it without those permissions, but obviously only search filters your account can access. Johannnes89 (talk) 16:16, 25 June 2025 (UTC)
- @Johannnes89 search-filters.toolforge.org can only used by users with global permissions. The toolforge tool from Martin check "globaluserinfo" per api. (See here). All other user become only see "permission_denied.html" 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 👤💬 (WikiBayerCatHelper) 16:44, 25 June 2025 (UTC)
- I think you can also use it without those permissions, but obviously only search filters your account can access. Johannnes89 (talk) 16:16, 25 June 2025 (UTC)
- @Johannnes89 The tool should still work, although I need to double check it still has access to IP-provided private filters. I'll double check and let you know. Martin Urbanec (talk) 16:10, 25 June 2025 (UTC)
- I have used https://search-filters.toolforge.org/ in the past, although I'm not sure if the tool still works given recent updates to AbuseFilters like protected variables @Martin Urbanec? Johannnes89 (talk) 18:18, 24 June 2025 (UTC)
- @TenWhile6 The Script is already on gitlab: [1]. See Screenshot. PS: The script is in English and German + Machinetranslations (French and Spanish). The search has many search functions and a export. 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 👤💬 (WikiBayerCatHelper) 18:17, 24 June 2025 (UTC)
- Before considering making a gadget, making a user script is usually the first step. When that is done let's take a look, especially if this is going to be opt-in. — xaosflux Talk 18:27, 24 June 2025 (UTC)
- @WikiBayer Does this script return results that include private filters on the wiki where I have permission to view and edit them? – Phương Linh (T · C · CA · L · B) 12:36, 25 June 2025 (UTC)
- @Hide on Rosé Yes you can see and search in all filters and it even shows whether the filter is public or private. See for example the Screenshot on Commons ("Öffentlich" is german public). For obvious reasons, I have not included a screenshot of a pirvate filter, but this looks exactly the same except that it says "Private" instead of "Public". 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 👤💬 (WikiBayerCatHelper) 14:30, 25 June 2025 (UTC)
- I noticed some bugs about this script:
- Every time I use it, it logs me out every time.
- When on "Edit" or "View history", the script loads on these pages where it should not load. It should only load on "Read".
- Can its appearance be changed for dark mode? It has poor contrast.
- Codename Noreste (talk · contribs) 05:18, 26 June 2025 (UTC)
- @Codename Noreste""Edit" or "View histor" the Script overide fill page. The Page as no content. Why need you edit this page? The Darkmode is not supported.
- "Every time I use it, it logs me out every time."
- I can't understand it. I had tested the script and don't know what could trigger it. 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 👤💬 (WikiBayerCatHelper) 09:54, 26 June 2025 (UTC)
- @WikiBayer I assume what CN meant is that there's no need to load the script when page
action == "edit/history". – Phương Linh (T · C · CA · L · B) 09:06, 27 June 2025 (UTC)
- @WikiBayer I assume what CN meant is that there's no need to load the script when page
Event organizer for User:Fngideon
[edit]Global user: Fngideon
Reason for request: Future role in organising (community) events for [[upcoming events.
Criteria met:
- No active blocks: Yes.
- Global edits: [0]
- Additional criteria: [Event Organizer]
Further Info:
- Received training on the tool.
Fngideon (talk) 20:51, 2 July 2025 (UTC)
- @Fngideon You do not meet one of these requirement:
- A minimum of 300 global edits
- You are a Wikimedia affiliate staff member
- You have received a Wikimedia grant for an event
However, which event do you plan to organize? – Phương Linh (T · C · CA · L · B) 01:41, 3 July 2025 (UTC) 
Not done Requestor do not meet the criteria in Meta:Event organizers and any experience with the tool are not shown. – Phương Linh (T · C · CA · L · B) 09:20, 4 July 2025 (UTC)
This section is resolved and can be archived. If you disagree, replace this template with your comment. – Phương Linh (T · C · CA · L · B) 09:20, 4 July 2025 (UTC) Event organizer for Mothusi Sekhomba
[edit]- Global user: Mothusi Sekhomba (talk · contribs)
- Reason for request: [My name is Mothusi Sekhomba, I'm currently funded for Africa Wiki Challenge (AWC) 2025 project & I need organizer rights to manage my project effectively.]
- Criteria met:
- No active blocks: [Yes, no active blocks .]
- Global edits: [3,723:CentralAuth.]
- Additional Criteria: [Affiliate staff, grant recipient, or interest in organizing.]
- Additional information:
- [I'm also requesting for Setswana Wikipedia administrator rights.]
--Mothusi Sekhomba (talk) 08:53, 4 July 2025 (UTC)
Hello,
My name is Mothusi Sekhomba, I'm currently funded for Africa Wiki Challenge (AWC) 2025 project & I need organizer rights to manage my project effectively.
Best Regards,
Mothusi Sekhomba. Mothusi Sekhomba (talk) 13:22, 3 July 2025 (UTC)
- @Mothusi Sekhomba Please use the form described in Meta:Event organizers to make a request. – Phương Linh (T · C · CA · L · B) 13:24, 3 July 2025 (UTC)
- May you kindly share the link to the form? Mothusi Sekhomba (talk) 15:15, 3 July 2025 (UTC)
Done – Phương Linh (T · C · CA · L · B) 09:19, 4 July 2025 (UTC)- FTR, Meta sysops cannot help you with obtaining perms on Setswana Wikipedia – request perms locally on the wiki there and then list your request on SRP. //shb (t • c) 09:20, 4 July 2025 (UTC)
- Thank you so much. Mothusi Sekhomba (talk) 10:45, 4 July 2025 (UTC)
This section is resolved and can be archived. If you disagree, replace this template with your comment. – Phương Linh (T · C · CA · L · B) 09:19, 4 July 2025 (UTC) Event organizer for Faith Buyaki
[edit]Global user: Faith Buyaki (talk • contribs • User rights • global contributions • CentralAuth • block log)
Reason for request: [Your explanation for needing organizer rights.]
Criteria met:
- No active blocks: No
- Global edits: 635
- Additional Criteria: grant recipient
Faith Buyaki (talk) 06:15, 4 July 2025 (UTC)
- @Faith Buyaki: What is your reasoning for requesting event organiser rights? //shb (t • c) 06:18, 4 July 2025 (UTC)
Global user: Yendifa (talk • contribs • User rights • global contributions • CentralAuth • block log)
Reason for request: We are currently funded for the AfroCreatives WikiProjet + Film FESPACO editathon 2025. Being in charge of creating the documents, I need organizer rights to manage the project. Thank you for your understanding.
Criteria met:
- No active blocks: No
- Global edits:2 641
- Additional Criteria: affiliate staff, grant
--Yendifa (talk) 22:41, 4 July 2025 (UTC)
- Done – Phương Linh (T · C · CA · L · B) 02:58, 5 July 2025 (UTC)
- Thank you so much Yendifa (talk) 05:49, 5 July 2025 (UTC)
This section is resolved and can be archived. If you disagree, replace this template with your comment. – Phương Linh (T · C · CA · L · B) 02:59, 5 July 2025 (UTC) Report concerning User:174.251.160.24
[edit]174.251.160.24 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • GUC • CA) — Reasons: Vandalism XReport --MathXplore (talk) 07:46, 5 July 2025 (UTC)
- Done, thanks. – Svārtava (tɕ) 07:47, 5 July 2025 (UTC)
This section is resolved and can be archived. If you disagree, replace this template with your comment. – Svārtava (tɕ) 07:47, 5 July 2025 (UTC) Report concerning User:2806:268:4401:8A10:B425:815B:7B94:5C0A
[edit]2806:268:4401:8A10:B425:815B:7B94:5C0A (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log • GUC • CA) — Reasons: Vandalism XReport --MathXplore (talk) 08:18, 5 July 2025 (UTC)
- Done. – Svārtava (tɕ) 08:19, 5 July 2025 (UTC)
This section is resolved and can be archived. If you disagree, replace this template with your comment. – Svārtava (tɕ) 08:19, 5 July 2025 (UTC)