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'''Wipers''' are scripts that allow users to rapidly clear large amounts of text. This is often used to combat [[spam]], though these scripts can also be used for more destructive purposes, and as such tend not to be handed out freely. | '''Wipers''' are scripts that allow users to rapidly clear large amounts of text. This is often used to combat [[spam]], though these scripts can also be used for more destructive purposes, and as such tend not to be handed out freely. | ||
Unless stated otherwise, all gifs here are playing at real time. | |||
== Notable wipers == | == Notable wipers == | ||
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[[File:Diamond erase pattern.gif|center|thumb|286x286px|A script that wipes in a diamond pattern, idk if it belongs to Fern but it stays here as a demonstration]] | [[File:Diamond erase pattern.gif|center|thumb|286x286px|A script that wipes in a diamond pattern, idk if it belongs to Fern but it stays here as a demonstration]] | ||
=== | === Lime's raywiper === | ||
Erases spam in a circular pattern. Used by [[lime.owot]] to maintain Spawn throughout 2025 | Erases spam in a circular pattern using rays. Used by [[lime.owot]] to maintain Spawn throughout 2025. | ||
[[NextOS]] was given a | [[NextOS]] was given a "tainted" version of this script that left behind patterns when wiping text caused by rays failing to reach every character. This version allowed Lime to monitor its activities, and to confiscate in case of abuse. | ||
[[File:Raywiper timelapse.gif|center|thumb| | [[File:Raywiper timelapse.gif|center|thumb|332x332px|Sped up 48x]] | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="120"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights="120"> | ||
File:Circular spam wiping.png | File:Circular spam wiping.png | ||
File:Circular erase pattern.png|Erase pattern for | File:Circular erase pattern.png|Erase pattern for the "tainted" raywiper. | ||
File:Raywiper december 2 2025 1.png|Dark mode | File:Raywiper december 2 2025 1.png|Dark mode | ||
File:Raywiper december 2 2025 2.png | File:Raywiper december 2 2025 2.png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Solar Wiper === | |||
This script was given publicly by [[hateyoujustin]] in obfuscated form, though some versions of the script were deobfuscated. The Solar Wiper causes users to send an automated message in [[chat]] every time it is used. Ironically, it has usually been used for spamming rather than wiping. | |||
[[File:Solar wiper demo.png|center|thumb|Automated message sent by [[deaddoll]]]] | |||
=== gimmickCellar's raywiper === | === gimmickCellar's raywiper === | ||
A script created by gimmickCellar in late 2025. | A script created by [[gimmickCellar]] in late 2025. | ||
It is highly customizable, allowing users to change the radius, shape, and growth pattern of the wipe. It can also be made to paste characters other than spaces, allowing it to double as a spam script in addition to a wiper. | It is highly customizable, allowing users to change the radius, shape, and growth pattern of the wipe. It can also be made to paste characters other than spaces, allowing it to double as a spam script in addition to a wiper. | ||
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In December 2025 the script was leaked and used to orchestrate a [[December 2025 spam wars|massive spam wave]]. | In December 2025 the script was leaked and used to orchestrate a [[December 2025 spam wars|massive spam wave]]. | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="150"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights="150" caption="The wiper's UI, accessible from the Menu"> | ||
File:Gc wiper settings 1.png|Settings | File:Gc wiper settings 1.png|Settings | ||
File:Gc wiper settings 2.png|Shapes | File:Gc wiper settings 2.png|Shapes | ||
File:Gc wiper settings 3.png|Expansion patterns | File:Gc wiper settings 3.png|Expansion patterns | ||
</gallery><gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | </gallery><gallery mode="packed" heights="200" caption="Showcases of different modes"> | ||
File:Raywiper december 20 2025.gif|"Order: Radius in" ( | File:Raywiper december 20 2025.gif|"Order: Radius in" (Sped up 5x) | ||
File:Sweep.gif|"Order: Spiral" at a massive radius ( | File:Sweep.gif|"Order: Spiral" at a massive radius (Timelapse) | ||
</Previously, there was an image that said "Order: Random". The behavior did not match the behavior of the raywiper, and thus has been removed from this page. Do not re-add it. -gimmickCellar> | |||
</gallery><gallery mode="packed" heights="200" caption="Used as a spam script by bengobeklitava"> | </gallery><gallery mode="packed" heights="200" caption="Used as a spam script by bengobeklitava"> | ||
File:Spaghetti spam 2.png|Large radius with low ray count | File:Spaghetti spam 2.png|Large radius with low ray count | ||
File:Spam war december 21 2025 17.png|"Shape: | File:Spam war december 21 2025 17.png|"Shape: Astroid" | ||
File:Shape spam 3.png|"Shape: N-Gon/Star" + customizing number of sides | File:Shape spam 3.png|"Shape: N-Gon/Star" + customizing number of sides | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Wiper from January 3rd, 2026 === | |||
Previously mistaken for gimmickCellar's raywiper on "Order: Random." | |||
Has the ability to only target specific specific characters. | |||
[[File:Wiper january 3 2026.gif|center|thumb]] | |||
== Other spam clearing scripts == | == Other spam clearing scripts == | ||
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The first roombas originated from [[Your World of Text]] in late 2022, and were created by a user who was simply named The Janitor. They were then duplicated by a user named [[Catha'Vi]], who brought them to OWOT in 2024. Another scripter named [[Prohibit]] would later create their own roomba in 2025, though this one didn't see much use.<gallery mode="packed" heights="250"> | The first roombas originated from [[Your World of Text]] in late 2022, and were created by a user who was simply named The Janitor. They were then duplicated by a user named [[Catha'Vi]], who brought them to OWOT in 2024. Another scripter named [[Prohibit]] would later create their own roomba in 2025, though this one didn't see much use.<gallery mode="packed" heights="250"> | ||
File:Moth roomba ywot.gif|Catha'vi's roomba in YWOT( | File:Moth roomba ywot.gif|Catha'vi's roomba in YWOT (Sped up 30x) | ||
File:Roomba december 19 2025.png|An unknown user's roomba from December 19th, 2025 | File:Roomba december 19 2025.png|An unknown user's roomba from December 19th, 2025 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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The creator was later revealed to be a scripter named [[Banksy]], who had been an anon up until December 20th, 2025. | The creator was later revealed to be a scripter named [[Banksy]], who had been an anon up until December 20th, 2025. | ||
[[File:Black hole script.gif|center|thumb|November 15th, 2025( | [[File:Black hole script.gif|center|thumb|November 15th, 2025 (Sped up 20x)|302x302px]] | ||
=== Vacuum script === | === Vacuum script === | ||
Another script by Banksy.<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | Another script by Banksy.<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | ||
File:Spawn vacuum.gif|November 22nd, 2025( | File:Spawn vacuum.gif|November 22nd, 2025 (Sped up 5x) | ||
File:Spawn vacuum 2.gif|Running | File:Spawn vacuum 2.gif|Running alongside a platforming script | ||
File:Spawn vacuum 3.gif|Two vacuums running at once, one of which is sucking in text from the [[Center Console]]( | File:Spawn vacuum 3.gif|Two vacuums running at once, one of which is sucking in text from the [[Center Console]] (December 12th, 2025) (Sped up 10x) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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A tank that can be driven around the canvas. It fires bombs from an opening on its side, which travel in arcs and detonate into a small unicode explosions. The user can control the direction and distance of the thrown bombs.<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | A tank that can be driven around the canvas. It fires bombs from an opening on its side, which travel in arcs and detonate into a small unicode explosions. The user can control the direction and distance of the thrown bombs.<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | ||
File:Bomb throwing tank.gif|Sped up | File:Bomb throwing tank.gif|Sped up 2x | ||
File:Bomb throwing.gif|Sped up 2x | File:Bomb throwing.gif|Sped up 2x | ||
File:Banksy tank.gif|Real time | File:Banksy tank.gif|alt=Real time | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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A unicode line that spins around, slowly sweeping away text within a square-shaped area. | A unicode line that spins around, slowly sweeping away text within a square-shaped area. | ||
[[File:Spinning line thing.gif|center|thumb | [[File:Spinning line thing.gif|center|thumb]] | ||
[[Category:Scripts]] | [[Category:Scripts]] | ||
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