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[docs] How to Deploy on Toolforge Workshop
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Workshop on deployment on Toolforge for a number of community members.
Repo: https://gitlab.wikimedia.org/repos/cloud/wmcs/workshops/wikipeek
Slides

[Questions asked during the workshop]

  1. Why don't you just connect to the database and import your SQL file?
  2. Isn't there a visual side other than the terminal?
  3. Do you have a simple PHP or JavaScript project to use as an example?
  4. Are the SSH keys per user or per tool, or can multiple users share the same tool account?
  5. Please guide us on how to request access to Toolforge and the requirements.
  6. If a maintainer leaves the project, how do we revoke their access without deleting their Wikimedia account?
  7. What is considered when choosing Tool of the Year?
  8. Do you have any sources or YouTube videos you could recommend?
  9. How does backup work for Toolforge databases? For example, if data is lost, is there an automatic restore or do we need to file a ticket?

Event Timeline

Some of these members used Toolforge many years ago and are looking for a refresher on the deployment process

dcaro changed the task status from Open to In Progress.Jul 1 2026, 4:03 PM
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dcaro renamed this task from How to Deploy on Toolforge Workshop to [docs] How to Deploy on Toolforge Workshop.Jul 14 2026, 5:33 PM
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