Wikimedia Supporting Tools

This repository contains a set of tools developed to support Wikimedia-related activities, including scripts, automation, and enhancements that can streamline contributions to Wikimedia projects.

Author

Suyash Dwivedi
User:Suyash.dwivedi

Tools and Features

• MediaWiki API Integration: Scripts that interact with MediaWiki for automation of common tasks such as uploading files, editing pages, and managing categories.
• Content Management: Tools to simplify bulk uploading, categorizing, and editing on Wikimedia Commons.
• Wikidata Automation: Scripts for automating data fetching, uploading, and updates on Wikidata.
• Wikimedia Commons Tools: Utilities for batch resizing, metadata editing, and optimizing images for Wikimedia Commons contributions.
• Statistics Tracking: Scripts to fetch user contributions, page views, and edit statistics for personal or project use.
• Security & Compliance: Tools that ensure contributions are compliant with Wikimedia policies, including licensing checks and attribution tools.

Components

1. MediaWiki Upload Tool

Automates the process of uploading files to Wikimedia Commons, with metadata handling and license validation.

2. Wikidata Bot

Automates updates to Wikidata entries based on external data sources or predefined templates.

3. Commons Metadata Editor

Allows bulk editing of metadata for files already uploaded to Wikimedia Commons, including batch license updates and category management.

4. Statistics Tracker

Retrieves user contribution statistics for various Wikimedia projects, displaying edit counts, page views, and active contributions.

5. Security Compliance Script

Verifies that all uploaded content adheres to Wikimedia’s licensing policies, including the use of proper attribution and copyright tags.

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Suyashdwivedi/Wiki_Tools.git
cd Wiki_Tools

2. Install Dependencies

Ensure you have Python 3 installed along with required dependencies listed in the requirements.txt file:

pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Configure MediaWiki Credentials

In each script requiring MediaWiki API access, update the configuration with your credentials:

api_url = "https://www.your_wiki_instance.org/w/api.php"
username = "YourUsername"
password = "YourPassword"

4. Run the Scripts

After configuration, you can run the individual scripts based on the required function, such as:

python mediawiki_upload.py
python wikidata_update.py

License

This project is licensed under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.