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Scripts++ Newsletter – Issue 21

News and updates associated with user scripts from the past four months (February through May 2021).

Hello everyone and welcome to the 21st issue of the Wikipedia Scripts++ Newsletter:

Scripts Submit your new/improved script here

New scripts

Alexander Davronov's HistoryHelper helps to copy diff links from the history display of a page
Aseleste's Purger makes it easier to purge or null edit a page
Awesome Aasim:
- CatMan adds a category manager to simplify interactions for adding and removing the categories of a page
- redirectcreator allows for easy creation of multiple redirects
Bop34's EasyDesc adds a link to the top navigation bar which allows you to add a short description without opening the edit menu
BrandonXLF's NullEdit adds a portlet link to perform a null edit on a page
Chlod:
- FoldArchives collapses archived talk page threads in order to reduce screen space
- GoToTitle converts the page title into an input field for navigating to other pages
- UserHighlighter adds highlighting to links to the userpages, talk pages, and contributions of administrators and other user groups as well as tooltips to indicate which groups a user is in
GhostInTheMachine:
- NoEditSummary adds a warning if an edit will be saved without an edit summary
- SortWhatLinksHere sorts the links shows on Special:WhatLinksHere
- WatchlistTidy moves the "new updates found" timestamp block from the bottom of the filter block to the top of the filter area on the watchlist
GorillaWarfare's curlies simplifies converting curly quotes to straight quotes while in the source editing mode
Nardog:
- AutoSectionLink corrects the /* section link */ every time you hit "Show changes"
- AutoTestcases autofills "Preview page with this template/module" with the most relevant /testcases page that exists
- SortCentralAuthByEditCount sorts the list of local accounts on CentralAuth by edit count
Novem Linguae:
- CiteHighlighter highlights 1800 sources green, yellow, or red depending on reliability.
- NPPLinks adds WP:BEFORE Google search links, copyvio check, duplicate article check, and other links to the left menu.
Ritenerek's goce_nav adds a link to Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors to the navigation menu
Suffusion of Yellow:
- filterDiff: Adds a "Show changes" button to the filter editor.
- filterNotes: Parses filter notes as wikitext (so links are clickable), and signs and dates new comments for you.
- filterTest: Adds a "Test changes" button. Opens Special:AbuseFilter/test with what's currently in the edit form, not with what's saved in the database, so you don't have to copy-paste your changes.
Terasail's COI Request Tool allows users to reply to, close or remove conflict of interest edit requests

Updated scripts

Twinkle has a number of improvements, including that most watchlist defaults now make use of the new temporary watchlist feature. Other changes include rollbacks treating consecutive IPv6 editors in the same /64 range as the same user, adding a preview for shared IP tagging, a preference for watching users after CSD notification, and for sysops, the ability to block the /64 and link to a WP:RfPP request, and new copyright blocks default to indefinite.
Wikipedia:Shortdesc helper now v3.4.17, changes include minor fixes and preventing edits that don't change the description.
BrandonXLF's CitationStyleMarker now recognizes WP:CSLSA and WP:CSVAN styles, in addition to WP:CS1 and WP:CS2
Joeytje50's JWB now version 4.1.0, includes the ability to generate page lists from the search tool, major updates to the handling of regular expressions, the storing of user settings, the addition of upload protection, and an option to skip pages that belong to a specific category, among other changes. See User:Joeytje50/JWB/Changelog for a full list of recent changes.
User:SD0001/deleted-metadata-link.js – updated to include a link to snippet of deleted content, instead of just metadata.

Miscellaneous

Wikipedia:User scripts/List has been revamped to make it easier to find scripts suited for your needs. If you know of a cool script that is missing on the list, or a script on the list that is no longer working, please edit the list or let us know on the talk page.

Pending requests

A request for a script to help admins posting "recent death" items to Template:In the news
A request for a script to warn users about syntax and template errors
...and many more, all available at Wikipedia:User scripts/Requests

My apologies for this long-overdue issue, and if I missed any scripts.
Hopefully going forward we can go back to monthly releases - any help would be appreciated. Thanks, --DannyS712 (talk) 13:04, 2 June 2021 (UTC)

Merger discussion for Daf

An article that you have been involved in editing—Daf—has been proposed for merging with another article. If you are interested, please participate in the merger discussion. Thank you. Wildhorse3 (talk) 02:03, 5 June 2021 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – June 2021

News and updates for administrators from the past month (May 2021).

Administrator changes

Ashleyyoursmile • Less Unless

Husond • MattWade • MJCdetroit • Carioca • Vague Rant • Kingboyk • Thunderboltz • Gwen Gale • AniMate • SlimVirgin (deceased)

Guideline and policy news

Consensus was reached to deprecate Wikipedia:Editor assistance.
Following a Request for Comment the Book namespace was deprecated.

Technical news

Wikimedia previously used the IRC network Freenode. However, due to changes over who controlled the network with reports of a forceful takeover by several ex-staff members, the Wikimedia IRC Group Contacts decided to move to the new Libera Chat network. It has been reported that Wikimedia related channels on Freenode have been forcibly taken over if they pointed members to Libera. There is a migration guide and Wikimedia discussions about this.

Arbitration

After a Clarification request, the Arbitration Committee modified Remedy 5 of the Antisemitism in Poland case. This means sourcing expectations are a discretionary sanction instead of being present on all articles. It also details using the talk page or the Reliable Sources Noticeboard to discuss disputed sources.

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Question from Abdullahmalik34 (16:37, 9 June 2021)

my created page is not showing up --Abdullahmalik34 (talk) 16:37, 9 June 2021 (UTC)

@Abdullahmalik34, I assume you're referencing to what you've posted on User:Abdullahmalik34. Do you want me to move this to the draftspace for you so you can submit the article for review? — Berrely • ^Talk∕_Contribs 16:47, 9 June 2021 (UTC)

Question from Abdullahmalik34 (17:14, 9 June 2021)

yes please send my page for review --Abdullahmalik34 (talk) 17:14, 9 June 2021 (UTC)

@Abdullahmalik34 Done, see Draft:Abdullah Malik Fareed — Berrely • ^Talk∕_Contribs 17:15, 9 June 2021 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

		The Copyright Cleanup Barnstar
		Thank you for your help at CCI. Your help is greatly appreciated! Keep up the great work :) MrLinkinPark333 (talk) 18:53, 9 June 2021 (UTC)

Thanks @MrLinkinPark333! You too :) — Berrely • ^Talk∕_Contribs 18:56, 9 June 2021 (UTC)

Question from Gift Artss on Help talk:Getting started (08:11, 11 June 2021)

Hello, how do i add my profile picture on my Wikipedia? --Gift Artss desenhista (talk) 08:11, 11 June 2021 (UTC)

Gift Artss desenhista, Wikipedia does not have profile pictures. — Berrely • ^Talk∕_Contribs 09:54, 11 June 2021 (UTC)

ANI notice

A heads-up that you're mentioned in a post I made on WP:AN/I because your edits were reverted. — ImaginesTigers (talk) 23:35, 13 June 2021 (UTC)

Question from Lufkinrules (15:09, 18 June 2021)

Hello Berrily(sp?), What app do you use to create graphics?

Lufkinrules --Lufkinrules (talk) 15:09, 18 June 2021 (UTC)

Hi @Lufkinrules, welcome to Wikipedia!
I usually make graphics with the program Adobe Illustrator, which I use simply because I'm used to (it costs money as is on a subscription model). Most other users use a program called Inkscape which is free and arguable better than Adobe Illustrator, and I use it sometimes.
When I make maps (such as the one on the right) I use a "GIS program" (a program that can process geographic data, e.g. boundaries and roads) called ArcGIS to process data and make maps.
If you have any further questions feel free to ask :). — Berrely • ^Talk∕_Contribs 15:25, 18 June 2021 (UTC)

Ping

@Berrely: Draco phyllum 11:05, 19 June 2021 (UTC)

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