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Create your first tool, learn about running a bot, and get best practices.

Build your first tool

Learn how to edit wiki pages using Python and the Pywikibot framework. This tutorial helps you get started quickly using only your browser.

Learn about creating and running bots

Bots help maintain wikis by performing repetitive tasks. Get started creating and running bots by learning about best practices.

Best practices for open source tools

New to open source? Get tips to help you develop successful tools and bots, including choosing a license, publishing the code, and writing docs.