Monitor Changes in Wikipedia Articles and Notify You

Wikipedia is a vast repository of information, with millions of articles being updated every day. As a result, it’s not uncommon for important information to be changed or updated without notice. This is where WikiMonitor comes in – a Python script that helps you monitor changes in Wikipedia articles and notify you of any updates.

How it Works

WikiMonitor uses the MediaWiki API to fetch data from Wikipedia and monitor changes to specific articles. You can specify the articles you’re interested in monitoring, and the script will send you notifications via email or SMS whenever a change is detected.

Features

• Monitor changes to specific Wikipedia articles
• Sends notifications via email or SMS
• Supports multiple article monitoring
• Customizable notification interval

Getting Started

To get started with WikiMonitor, you’ll need to install the required libraries and set up the script. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x installed
• pip installed
• WikiMonitor script downloaded

Installation

1. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where you downloaded the WikiMonitor script
2. Install the required libraries using pip: pip install wikipedia requests
3. Configure the script by editing the config.py file

# config.py

# Set the Wikipedia API endpoint
WIKI_API_ENDPOINT = 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/api.php'

# Set the email notification interval (in minutes)
EMAIL_NOTIFICATION_INTERVAL = 60

# Set the SMS notification interval (in minutes)
SMS_NOTIFICATION_INTERVAL = 30

# Set the articles to monitor
ARTICLES_TO_MONITOR = ['Article1', 'Article2', 'Article3']

# Set the email notification recipient
EMAIL_RECIPIENT = 'your_email@example.com'

# Set the SMS notification recipient
SMS_RECIPIENT = 'your_phone_number'

Running the Script

To run the WikiMonitor script, simply execute the following command in your terminal:

python wiki_monitor.py

The script will start monitoring the specified articles and send you notifications according to the configured intervals.

Conclusion

WikiMonitor is a powerful tool that helps you stay informed about changes to specific Wikipedia articles. With its customizable notification intervals and support for multiple article monitoring, it’s an essential tool for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date with the latest information on Wikipedia.

By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can set up WikiMonitor and start monitoring changes to your favorite Wikipedia articles today.

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