Toolserver:FAQ

Category:Documentation
 * What is the Wikimedia Toolserver?
 * The Wikimedia Toolserver is a collaborative platform providing Unix hosting for various software tools written by and used for Wikimedia editors. The service is operated by Wikimedia Deutschland e.V. with assistance from the Wikimedia Foundation.


 * How can I become a user on the Toolserver?
 * Interested people may request access to the server by following the instructions at Account approval process.


 * What servers are used to collaborate the Toolserver and its operations? What software does each server run?
 * See servers for a complete list of hardware and software used by the Toolserver.


 * What bots on the Toolserver are active participants of Wikimedia wikis?
 * Please see the (incomplete) list of bots at List of Wikimedia bots.


 * What do all of the bots idling in #wikimedia-toolserver do?
 * See the list of the bots and their main purposes at IRC bots.


 * Where can I view all of the Toolserver users and how can I contact them?
 * The list of current Toolserver account users can be viewed here, and you can contact them by e-mailing &lt;username>@toolserver.org or by leaving a message on their local wiki.


 * Where can I view all of the available tools and their functionalities?
 * Sorry, but you can't.


 * How can I search the Toolserver for a particular tool?
 * http://google.com/search?q=site:toolserver.org