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Once the bot has been approved and given its bot flag permission, one can add "bot=True" to the API call - see mw:API:Edit#Parameters in order to hide the bot's edits in Special:RecentChanges. In Python, using either mwclient or wikitools, then adding bot=True to the edit/save command will set the edit as a bot edit - e.g. PageObject.edit(text ...
Note to bot operators: The {} template can be used to give common responses, and make it easier to keep track of the task's current status. If you complete a request, note that you did with {{ BOTREQ |done}} , and archive the request after a few days ( WP:1CA is useful here).
You choose your name when you first register on Wikipedia and it is usual to stay with the same name throughout your time on the project, though it is possible to request a change of username. You should always sign your posts on talk pages. Signatures are the text that appears before the timestamp when you put ~~~~ on a page.
If the bot is causing a significant problem, or the bot operator has not responded and the bot is still causing issues, several mechanisms are available to prevent further disruption. Many bots provide a stop button or means to disable the problematic task on their bot user page. This should be tried first, followed by a discussion of the issue ...
This Wikipedia page has been superseded by User:MajavahBot/Bot status report or WP:BAM#Current status report and is retained primarily for historical reference.
The account's name should identify the bot function (e.g. <Task>Bot), or the operator's main account (e.g. <Username>Bot). In all cases, it should be immediately clear that the edits are made by an automated account, which is usually achieved by including Bot at the end of the account name. Bots must edit only while logged into their account.
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Wikipedia bots are Internet bots (computer programs) that perform simple, repetitive tasks on Wikipedia. One prominent example of an internet bot used in Wikipedia is Lsjbot , which has generated millions of short articles across various language editions of Wikipedia.