Wikipedia:Bots/Requests for approval

Wikipedia has a formal process where people request permission to run automated programs (called "bots") that perform repetitive editing tasks on the site, and these requests are reviewed by the community to ensure the bots will be helpful and not harmful. This matters because bots can make thousands of edits quickly, so Wikipedia needs to verify they're designed properly and won't damage articles or spam the site.

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