RetroTechCollection:Editing Tools
The RTC Wiki Editing Tools are a suite of gadgets designed to speed up article creation on the RetroTechCollection Wiki.
Available Tools
Infobox Generator
Access: Special:BlankPage/InfoboxGenerator or via the toolbar button when editing an article.
A form-based tool for generating infobox wikitext. Supports both Computer and Peripheral/Accessory infobox types.
Features:
- Form fields for all infobox parameters
- Auto-linking for predecessor/successor fields
- Correct image formatting (File: prefix, sizing)
- Live preview via the wiki's parser
- Copy to clipboard
- Direct insertion into the editor
Spec Sheet Importer
Access: Special:BlankPage/SpecImporter
Imports technical specifications from EveryMac.com and maps them to RTC Wiki infobox fields.
Features:
- Search EveryMac by model name
- Quick-select dropdown for common Macintosh models
- Full spec display with editable infobox field mapping
- Side-by-side view: mapped fields + raw EveryMac data for reference
- Generate infobox wikitext directly or fill the Infobox Generator form
- Server-side caching (24 hours) to reduce EveryMac requests
Supported data mapping:
- Release/discontinuation dates
- CPU (processor type + speed)
- Memory (standard + maximum)
- Storage (HDD, floppy, optical)
- Display (built-in + resolution)
- Sound capabilities
- Dimensions and weight
- OS support range
- Pricing
- Model numbers
- Case type → infobox type mapping
How to Enable
Both tools are enabled by default. You can manage them in Preferences → Gadgets under "Editing tools".
When enabled, both tools add links to the sidebar under "Tools":
- Infobox Generator
- Spec Importer
Workflow
A typical workflow for creating a new article:
- Open the Spec Importer (Special:BlankPage/SpecImporter)
- Search for the model (e.g. "Macintosh IIsi")
- Review and edit the imported specs
- Click "Generate Infobox Wikitext" — the wikitext is copied to clipboard
- Create the new article and paste the infobox at the top
- Continue writing the article using the style guides