MinecraftUpdates/WIKI_CONFIG.md

Wiki Configuration Setup

The Minecraft Update Bot uses a subreddit wiki page to store customizable post templates. This allows you to configure different post formats for different release types (releases, snapshots, etc.) without restarting the bot.

Quick Setup

1. Create the wiki page on your subreddit

   • Go to your subreddit settings
   • Navigate to "Edit wiki page"
   • Create a new page named minecraft_update_bot

2. Add the configuration in YAML format

Copy and paste the following into your wiki page:

release:
  title: "Minecraft {version} Released!"
  body: |
    # Minecraft {version} Released
    
    A new version of Minecraft is now available!
    
    **Version:** {version}
    **Released:** {release_date}
    
    Download it from [minecraft.net](https://minecraft.net) or use the Minecraft launcher.

snapshot:
  title: "Minecraft {version} Snapshot Available"
  body: |
    # Minecraft {version} Snapshot
    
    A new snapshot is available for testing!
    
    **Version:** {version}
    **Released:** {release_date}
    
    Try it in the launcher with the development profiles.

default:
  title: "Minecraft {version} ({type})"
  body: |
    # Minecraft {version}
    
    A new {type} build has been released!
    
    **Version:** {version}
    **Released:** {release_date}

3. Save the wiki page
   • The bot will automatically load this config on startup
   • Changes to the wiki are refreshed every 30 minutes

Configuration Format

The wiki page must be valid YAML with this structure:

release_type:
  title: "Post title with {placeholders}"
  body: |
    Multi-line post body
    with {placeholders}

Available Placeholders

In both title and body, you can use:

• {version} - The Minecraft version (e.g., "1.21")
• {release_date} - The formatted release date (e.g., "June 13, 2024")
• {type} - The release type (e.g., "release", "snapshot")

Release Types

Create sections for each release type you want custom posts for:

• release - Final releases
• snapshot - Snapshots
• old_beta - Old beta versions
• old_alpha - Old alpha versions
• default - Fallback for any unconfigured type

Examples

Example 1: Simple Setup (Releases Only)

release:
  title: "Minecraft {version} is Out!"
  body: |
    {version} is available now!
    Get it at minecraft.net

Example 2: Different Templates per Type

release:
  title: "🎉 Minecraft {version} Released"
  body: |
    # Minecraft {version}
    
    The full release is here!
    
    **Download:** [minecraft.net](https://minecraft.net)
    **Date:** {release_date}

snapshot:
  title: "📸 Minecraft {version} Snapshot"
  body: |
    # Snapshot Available
    
    Test drive {version} before the official release!
    
    **Date:** {release_date}

old_beta:
  title: "[LEGACY] Minecraft {version} Beta"
  body: |
    Archive: Minecraft {version} beta
    Released: {release_date}

Example 3: Minimal Setup with Default

default:
  title: "Minecraft {version}"
  body: |
    New {type}: {version}
    {release_date}

Features

• Multiple Configurations: Different posts for releases, snapshots, legacy versions, etc.
• Auto-Refresh: Wiki changes are loaded every 30 minutes automatically
• Fallback: If a release type isn't configured, it uses the default config
• No Restart Required: Changes take effect on the next check cycle
• Flexible: Use any text, formatting, and placeholders you want

Troubleshooting

Configuration Not Loading

1. Check the bot logs:

   docker-compose logs minecraft-bot
   

2. Verify the wiki page name is exactly minecraft_update_bot

3. Ensure the YAML is valid (use a YAML validator if needed)

4. Check that the bot has permissions to read the wiki

Posts Not Formatting Correctly

• Verify placeholder names are correct: {version}, {release_date}, {type}
• Check that the YAML syntax is correct (indentation matters!)
• Use the pipe | for multi-line bodies

Reverting to Default

If the wiki page is empty or invalid, the bot will use embedded defaults:

release:
  title: "Minecraft {version} Released!"
  body: "# Minecraft {version}\n\nA new version is available!\n\n**Version:** {version}\n**Released:** {release_date}\n\nGet it at [minecraft.net](https://minecraft.net)"

Advanced: Testing Your Configuration

To test without posting to your subreddit:

1. View the bot logs:

   docker-compose logs -f
   

2. Watch for the line:

   [WIKI_CONFIG] ✓ Loaded X configuration(s)
   

3. This confirms your configs were loaded successfully

4. When a new version is posted, you'll see:

   [BOT] ✓ Posted Minecraft X.X (release_type)
   

Wiki Permissions

Make sure the bot account:

• Has write permission to edit the subreddit
• Can access the wiki pages
• Has the right to post to the subreddit

If you get permission errors, add the bot account as a moderator with wiki permissions.