Modreplybot/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

[2.2.3] - 2026-04-04

Fixed

• Template Variable Substitution in post_tags Comments:
  • Fixed issue where {author} and {{author}} placeholders in post_tags comments were not being replaced with the actual post author's username.
  • Template variables now properly substitute in automatic post_tags comments, matching behavior of trigger-based comments.

[2.2.2] - 2026-03-29

Added

• Required Text Feature for Config Validation:
  • Added required_text section to post_tags for tag-specific validation rules.
  • Each tag can now have its own list of required text strings to validate posts.
  • If a post with a tag doesn't contain any of the required text strings, a custom message is prepended to the bot's comment.
  • Supports searching in title, body, or both (search_in field).
  • Properly handles quoted phrases (e.g., "Tiny Takeover") by stripping quotes before comparison.
  • Allows multiple different validation rules within a single shared post_tag entry.

[2.2.1] - 2026-03-14

Added

• Post Backfill on Startup:
  • Added backfill_recent_posts() to automatically scan and comment on posts from the last 24 hours when bot starts up.
  • Prevents missed posts when bot is offline for extended periods.
  • Only processes posts created in the last 24 hours to avoid overwhelming backfill.
• Duplicate Comment Detection:
  • Bot now checks if the exact comment has already been posted on a post before commenting again.
  • Prevents duplicate comments on the same post.

Changed

• Enhanced tag_post_watcher with better debug output and attempt tracking.
• Startup now prioritizes backfill thread for catching missed posts.

Fixed

• Fixed issue where new submissions stream wasn't being processed (skip_existing=True issue).
• Improved stream error handling with attempt counter and better exception messages.

[2.2.0] - 2026-03-12

Added

• Configurable Ignore Tags:
  • Added ignore_tags section to wiki config. Bot now ignores posts with matching tags in the title or flair (case-insensitive).
  • Updated README.md and bot logic to support this feature.
• Update Checker Integration:
  • Added update_checker.py module to check for bot updates and notify moderators via modmail.
  • Update checker runs in a background thread and checks for updates hourly.
• Bot Version & Name Constants:
  • Added BOT_VERSION and BOT_NAME constants at the top of modreplybot.py for easy version/name changes.

Changed

• Integrated update checker startup in main bot entrypoint.
• Improved documentation for ignore_tags and update checker features.

Fixed

• N/A

[2.1.2] - 2026-03-10

Fixed

• Prevented AttributeError in modqueue watcher by checking for the 'title' attribute before accessing it. This ensures safe handling of Comment objects that do not have a 'title'.

[2.1.1] - 2026-03-10

Fixed

• Prevented AttributeError in modqueue watcher and tag_post_watcher by checking for 'link_flair_text' only on Submission objects. This avoids errors when processing Comment objects.

Changed

• Updated logic in modqueue watcher and tag_post_watcher to safely handle both Submission and Comment objects.

[2.1.0] - 2026-03-10

Changed

• Improved tag_post_watcher and modqueue_watcher logic: now runs modqueue watcher in a dedicated thread for reliable detection and commenting on filtered/removed posts.
• Enhanced debug output for modqueue posts, including detailed attribute printing.
• Updated .gitignore to include tests.py.
• Updated DB/commented_posts.txt and DB/chat_wiki_requests.txt for persistent tracking.

Fixed

• Fixed issue where bot did not comment on posts in modqueue due to threading/loop logic.
• Fixed detection of automod_filtered/removed posts in modqueue.

Added

• Added modqueue_watcher thread for independent modqueue processing.
• Added debug print statements for modqueue post attributes and loop entry.

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[V2 release]

Major Features & Enhancements

• Chat-Based Config Reload:

  • Bot reloads wiki config when a moderator sends a chat message containing reload-config.
  • Bot replies to chat messages indicating config validity.
  • Chat message IDs are tracked in /DB/chat_wiki_requests.txt for persistence across restarts.

• Configurable Actions for Triggers and Tags:

  • Added support for optional flair_id, stickied, lock_post, and lock_comment in both triggers and post_tags.
  • Bot can set flair, sticky comments, lock posts/comments as specified in wiki config.

• Persistent Tracking:

  • Auto-commented posts and processed chat requests are tracked in /DB/commented_posts.txt and /DB/chat_wiki_requests.txt.

Code & Documentation Updates

• modreplybot.py:

  • Refactored to remove all modmail notification code.
  • All config reloads and error notifications are now handled via chat messages.
  • Improved error handling and logging.
  • Updated logic for flair/tag actions and chat message processing.

• README.md & ModGuide.md:

  • Updated to reflect chat-based config reload, new config options, and persistent tracking.
  • Added detailed examples for triggers and post_tags with new fields.

• DB Folder:

  • Added /DB/chat_wiki_requests.txt for persistent chat request tracking.
  • Updated /DB/commented_posts.txt for improved tracking.

Other Changes

• Removed:
  • All modmail-based notifications and config reloads.
  • Legacy approval logic and unnecessary config options.