Twinkle

Twinkle is a powerful Wikipedia tool designed to assist users in performing common maintenance tasks on the Wikipedia platform. It is a JavaScript-based gadget that provides a range of functionalities to simplify and expedite the editing process, particularly for administrators and experienced editors. Twinkle is widely used for tasks such as reverting vandalism, requesting page protection, and nominating pages for deletion.

Features

Twinkle offers a suite of features that enhance the efficiency of Wikipedia editing:

• Reversion and Rollback: Twinkle allows users to quickly revert vandalism or unconstructive edits with a single click. It provides options for standard rollback, rollback with a custom summary, and rollback to a specific version.

• Tagging and CSD: Users can tag articles for speedy deletion (CSD) or add maintenance tags to articles that require attention. Twinkle simplifies the process of selecting the appropriate criteria and templates.

• User Warnings: Twinkle includes a comprehensive set of user warning templates that can be used to notify editors of inappropriate behavior or guideline violations. These warnings are customizable and can be issued with ease.

• Requesting Page Protection: Twinkle facilitates the process of requesting page protection by automatically generating the necessary templates and notifications.

• Nominations for Deletion: Twinkle streamlines the process of nominating articles for deletion, whether through Articles for Deletion (AfD) or Proposed Deletion (PROD).

• Welcoming New Users: Twinkle provides tools for welcoming new users to Wikipedia, offering a selection of welcome templates that can be customized.

Usage

Twinkle is available to registered Wikipedia users who have enabled it in their preferences. Once enabled, Twinkle adds a set of tabs and options to the user interface, allowing for quick access to its features. It is particularly useful for users involved in counter-vandalism, new pages patrol, and other maintenance activities.

Development and Maintenance

Twinkle was originally developed by AzaToth and has since been maintained and enhanced by a team of volunteers, including Amorymeltzer and MusikAnimal. The tool is open-source and hosted on GitHub, where users can contribute to its development or report issues.

Also see

• Wikipedia tools
• Counter-Vandalism Unit
• New pages patrol
• Administrators
• Articles for Deletion (AfD)