 | This tool is no longer maintained. Consider using Huggle instead, which is available on Linux. |
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VandalSniper is a counter-vandalism tool that focuses on automating the more tedious aspects of RC patrol. It started as a featurewise port of VandalProof to Mono/Gtk#, with the goal of bringing a native RC patrol tool to the Linux desktop. Some of the highlights of VandalSniper include:
- Unlimited browser tabs.
- Uncluttered, resizable UI.
- Changes listed on the Recent Changes tab display various characteristics of the edit, which can be used to locate likely vandalism.
- User links are annotated with a red link that will display a menu of common user-related tasks.
- Edits of blacklisted users are displayed in realtime.
- Similarly, edits to watchlisted pages are displayed in realtime.
- Cross platform. (Theoretically at least. Linux is the only OS known to run it, but Microsoft Windows should support it soon.)
For my benefit, and that of interested people, I periodically make development notes on my blog.
If you like you can look at the Revision History.