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A '''bot''' is an automated or semi-automated account for performing repetitive tasks that would be extremely tedious to do manually.
A '''bot''' is an automated or semi-automated account for performing repetitive tasks that would be extremely tedious to do manually.


Currently, [[Halopedia]] has two approved bots; [[User:GPTBot|GPTBot]] and [[User:MantiBot|MantiBot]]. They are run by [[User:Guesty-Persony-Thingy|Guesty-Persony-Thingy]] and [[User:Manticore|Manticore]], respectively.
Unauthorized editing bots are not permitted on Halopedia. A bot must have a [[Special:ListUsers/bot|bot flag]], or be otherwise approved by the community in a week-long vote, in order for it to run. Unauthorized bot accounts will be [[Halopedia:Blocking Policy|blocked]].


Unauthorized editing bots are not permitted on Halopedia. A bot must have a [[Special:ListUsers/bot|bot flag]], or be otherwise approved by the community, in order for it to run. Unauthorized bot accounts will be [[Halopedia:Blocking Policy|blocked]].
If you would like to request bot status for your bot, use [[Halopedia talk:Bots|the talk page]]. If the community reaches consensus, a [[Wikia:Wikia Staff|staffer]] will set the bot flag.


If you would like to request bot status for your bot, use [[Halopedia talk:Bots|the talk page]]. If the community reaches consensus, a [[Wikia:Wikia Staff|staffer]] will set the bot flag.
==List of Bots==
*{{User|GPTBot}} - operated by {{User|Guesty-Persony-Thingy}}
*{{User|MantiBot}} - operated by {{User|Manticore}}
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