User:GrinningIodize/WikiClicky
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What is this page?
This page is an incomplete FAQ to help inform people about the usage of WikiClicky and why you might have noticed it roaming around on the Wikipedia.
What does WikiClicky even do?
WikiClicky is a tool that was written to perform somewhat pedantic grammatical corrections on Wikipedia articles. It made its first edits on August 26th, 2025, and was shut down on August 27th (see the section below for more information).
On September 7th, WikiClicky was revived after a large amount of discussion and a history book's worth of text blocks.
Why was WikiClicky shut down?
On August 27th, 2025, the Wikipedia user Mathglot alerted me of potential regulatory problems (read the original conversation here). When I noticed their message (which was almost immediately), I quickly halted the usage of WikiClicky until all of the issues were ironed out. There was a surprisingly active discussion about whether or not WikiClicky is allowed (and what rules apply to its operation), and it appears that WikiClicky is in fact allowed, albeit with some minor improvements.
What's different about WikiClicky this time around?
WikiClicky will no longer replace double-spaces with single-spaces in Wikipedia articles (per Wikipedia:Cosmetic), and new edit summaries will link to this page. On September 13th, I tested out MOS:CURLY corrections and then later removed the feature.
What errors can WikiClicky correct?
WikiClicky fixes simple grammatical mistakes, some instances of word repetitions, and incorrect usage of the indefinite article. To make sure that articles are not damaged by accident, I manually review each proposed edit and decide whether or not to approve it.
Why did WikiClicky edit that article?
WikiClicky is constantly checking various maintenance categories for easy work. If your article was added to such a category, WikiClicky probably scanned it and found some issues. If you believe that this was a mistake, feel free to revert the offending edit.