MediaWiki extension for automatic AI edit verification workflow

[magent-cryptograss]

Summary

Build a MediaWiki extension (onion-style, layered) that enforces verification workflow for AI/bot edits, starting with automatic application of our existing templates.

Current State

We have templates ({{Bot_proposes}}, {{Verified}}, status=proposed|verified on {{Show}}) and a verification gadget, but nothing enforces their use. Bots could bypass the system entirely.

Desired Behavior

Layer 1: Automatic template wrapping

• Edits from bot accounts in main namespace automatically get {{Bot_proposes}} wrapper or status=proposed
• No bot can create "verified" content directly

Layer 2: Patrol queue integration

• AI edits appear in Special:RecentChanges with distinct styling
• Possibly integrate with MediaWiki's built-in patrol system

Layer 3: (Future) Verification attestations

• Track who verified what and when
• Support multiple attestations per claim (Support multiple attestations on verified claims #15)
• SMW properties for querying verification status (Add SMW properties to verification templates for querying #16)

Technical Approach

MediaWiki extension with hooks:

• PageContentSave or MultiContentSave to intercept bot edits
• Check user groups for bot flag
• Modify content or add page properties before save

Related Issues

• Add SMW properties to verification templates for querying #16: Add SMW properties to verification templates
• Support multiple attestations on verified claims #15: Support multiple attestations
• Color-coding system for AI-edited content pending human patrol #11: Color-coding for AI content pending patrol
• Bot proposal template invisible in dark mode #12: Dark mode visibility fix