Modreplybot/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

[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.