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What is the Capacity Exchange?
It is an accessible, beautifully designed, multi-language, and user-friendly solution to look for and connect to peer Wikimedians who are willing to share skills, abilities, or services.
The CapX platform is where all the user groups, initiatives, programs, and users come together. It's the starting point: the place to find the best match for your needs, someone who can have your back and help you handle your issues, whether they're technical, social, or organizational. From there, the connection continues outside the platform.
On CapX you find the help to build your capacities in the way that better suits all the parties involved. You can discuss the ways of connecting through our message feature or ask for the help of a peer support program – it's up to you.
You can see more about the connection possibilities on this visual representation we made for you.
How does it connect to Wikimedia projects?
Capacity Exchange uses Wikimedia projects as its primary data source. Most of CapX's database consists of relationships between links from Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and others. This makes CapX an organized display of the information spread across Wikimedia projects, in a searchable format that can be linked to skills and abilities of the Capacity Directory.
CapX chose to rely on the strength and solidity of Wikimedia projects and their communities envisioning data security and the maintenance of user and organization information. It is running on the Wikimedia Cloud Services, specifically at Toolforge. The platform is multilanguage, by being connected to Translatewiki platform, and complies with the privacy and security settings of Wikimedia projects (See CapX Privacy Policy here). To learn more about these technical choices, visit CapX's documentation.
How can I connect with other users?
The goal of the CapX tool is to map capacities and pair those who are willing to share with those who wish to learn. While the tool facilitates the matching between these parties, the exchange must take place outside of it.
Wikimedians can share with their peers in any way that works best for them, or they can look for peer support initiatives, such as Volunteer Supporters Network.
Despite this, the tool does offer a channel for exchange between peers: the messaging service. Messages are sent through Meta-Wiki and, therefore, offer the same privacy and options.
To access the feature, click on the hamburger menu in the upper right corner of the screen and select Messages, or go directly to capx.toolforge.org/message. You can also access this page by clicking on the Let's talk button located at the bottom of a user's profile page.
Go to the Capacity Exchange User Guide to see more information about it.
Does CapX drive people away from on-wiki interactions?
Absolutely not. CapX is deeply integrated with the Wikimedia ecosystem and is designed to facilitate capacity-building within the Movement, not replace on-wiki interactions.
CapX brings together information that is already distributed across Wikimedia platforms:
- Capacities come from Wikidata and Metabase, with translations managed through those environments.
- Software and interface translations are managed through TranslateWiki.
- The code and interface are hosted on Toolforge, within Wikimedia Cloud Services.
- News, projects, and profile information are connected to Wikimedia platforms such as Diff, Commons, and Wikidata.
- Messages are sent through Meta-Wiki and, therefore, offer the same privacy and options.
In other words, CapX creates a single space where information from across the Wikimedia ecosystem can be found, filtered, and connected based on skills and capacities.
How does CapX’s messaging feature work?
CapX’s messaging feature makes it easier to find people with relevant skills and contact them, while keeping communication within the Wikimedia ecosystem.
Messages are sent through Meta-Wiki, either to a person’s Talk page or, when an email address is connected, by email. CapX does not store the content or title of these messages. It only keeps a basic log of the interaction, such as the date, sender, and recipient.
CapX therefore helps users discover and connect with mentors and experienced editors without creating a separate communication system outside Wikimedia.
Go to the Capacity Exchange User Guide to see more information about it.
How is this being coordinated with past, existing, and future capacity-building efforts?
We are constantly reaching out to existing initiatives to assess their assets, needs, and perspectives on skill development. Our goal is to incorporate their input into the development of the platform as much as possible.
We are officially partnered with Let's Connect and the Volunteer Supporters Network hub: the two initiatives related to capacity building and peer support, with whom we work together to improve this area within the movement.
We are also officially partnered with the EduWiki Hub, the Wikimedia ESEAP Hub, the Content Partnerships Hub, and the Wikimedia Language Diversity Hub, which are fundamental and strategic actors in the organization and support of Wikimedia communities.
Also, the platform is helping to create a network of people interested in capacity building, enabling strategic development of a larger ecosystem around the topic. We are always open to discussions about potential collaborations and partnerships. Reach out to us at capx
wmnobrasil.org.
Is the CapX an open platform? How can I access my data?
Yes. CapX is an open platform.
To access information on CapX, users must have a Wikimedia user account, as access to the tool is done through Wikimedia Unified Login. Then it is possible to access profiles and data information by navigating through the platform. Access to the complete and structured dataset, however, is protected, providing an additional layer of security against data scraping.
Partners can access the complete dataset through a dedicated portal, where they can analyze the data to better serve their communities, as well as create and manage recognition badges and Mentorship forms. The access to this portal is also done through Wikimedia Unified Login.
Is CapX's API open? How can I integrate or contribute?
Yes, the CapX API is also open.
The API allows developers and organizations to build integrations, tools, and new uses based on CapX's data and functionalities. Developers can also contribute bug fixes and maintenance through GitHub. Significant changes and new features should be discussed with and approved by the CapX Committee.
Learn more in the Backend API Documentation, Front-end API Documentation, and CapX Technical Report.
Who is the Capacity Exchange for?
The CapX platform was created to provide additional support for volunteers, organizations, and initiatives across the Wikimedia Movement to find, share, and develop knowledge, skills, and capacities through peer connections.
It can be useful for newcomers looking for support, more experienced contributors looking for someone with a particular skill, people who want to offer their knowledge to others, and affiliates, hubs, and other Wikimedia initiatives looking for people or skills to support their activities.
CapX is also an asset for community managers, leaders, and program organizers, who can use aggregated data from the platform to better understand the capacities, skills, languages, and geographic distribution present in their communities and identify potential opportunities for collaboration and capacity development.
You do not need to be an expert or use CapX regularly. The idea is that your profile can make your skills discoverable when an opportunity or need arises.
Do I need to use the Capacity Exchange regularly?
No. CapX is designed to be used when you need to find someone who can help you.
Once you create your profile and add information about your skills, languages, location, and other capacities, you don’t need to use the platform regularly. Your profile can be discovered by people looking for those skills, and you’ll receive a notification through your Wikimedia account if someone contacts you.
When you need to find someone, simply use the Explore feed to filter and discover people who may be able to help.
Is the Capacity Exchange a Wikimedia Foundation project?
No. The Capacity Exchange is a community-based project that emerged from discussions around the Wikimedia Movement Strategy, specifically to respond to Recommendation 6.
Although CapX received funding from the Wikimedia Foundation in the past and is partnered with some of its initiatives, it remains an independent community project, with governance and decision-making independent of the Foundation.
CapX is governed by an International Advisory Committee open to the community, with representatives from affiliates and communities around the world. Wikimedia Brasil has coordinated the project and its technical development since November 2022, while CapX remains an international initiative serving the Wikimedia Movement as a whole.
How can I create a user profile?
To join the Capacity Exchange platform, you must have a Wikimedia user account, as access to the tool is done through Wikimedia Unified Login.
To create a user profile, go to the capx.toolforge.org home page, click on Join for the Exchange! or click on Log in on the menu located at the upper right corner of the page. After logging in to Meta-Wiki and authorizing access to your basic data, you are already registered.
You can then choose to fill out your profile with all the information you want others to find about you. To learn more about How to edit your profile, visit the CapX User Guide.
How can I create an organization profile?
All user groups, initiatives, projects, chapters or other entities that want to, can have their organization profile on Capacity Exchange. To create it, they must inform the CapX team of all usernames that should have editing rights. This process is done manually by the CapX team to increase security and prevent malicious edits.
To be added as admins, the indicated users must have already created their profiles on CapX because edits on the organization profile will be made using their individual logins. To learn how to edit the organization profile, go to the CapX User Guide.
Can I add a photo to my CapX profile?
Yes. However, profile photos can only be added via Wikidata's items.
If you have a personal item on Wikidata (see Wikidata's notability criteria), make sure to add the same username you use on CapX to your item using the Wikimedia username property (P4174).
Then, in your CapX profile settings, check the option “Display my Wikidata item photograph on profile.”
The Wikidata item associated with your username will be automatically searched and—if found—the related image will be displayed on your CapX user profile.
Please note that creating a Wikidata item requires meeting Wikidata's notability policy.
We use Wikidata for profile photos because it is supported by a large and active community of volunteer editors. The CapX team does not have the capacity to review images uploaded directly by users to ensure that they are appropriate, non-offensive, and not incorrectly linked to a different person.
If you don't have a Wikidata item or don't want to relate it to an image, then we are sorry to inform that you will have to use avatars on your CapX user profile.
Why do I need to create an account to access the tool?
You don't need to create an account to access the tool, but you do need it to access all its features.
We have chosen to keep user information accessible only after login as a security measure. While we do not handle non-public user information (except for that entered in the mini bio text – see CapX Privacy Policy), keeping user data behind the login process makes it harder for web crawlers to access it.
It is important to note that you do not need to provide any information to navigate the tool: just log in using your Wikimedia user account. However, keeping your profile completed and updated will allow you a better experience.
Which information is available to logged-out users?
For security reasons, we choose to keep users data behind the login process. If you read the CapX Privacy Policy and still don't want to create your user profile, you still can access the landing page, the Organization List, and the Events page.
It's important to note that you can always choose to delete your profile. As we are in compliance with GDPR, when you delete your profile all information is deleted from the database and cannot be recovered.
Can I make suggestions about the existing features?
Of course! CapX is a living tool, constantly evolving and ready to adapt to the different needs of Wikimedians. All suggestions are very welcome and can be made through the Bug Reports tool or by email (capx@wmnobrasil.org).
Can I translate the tool to my language?
Yes, please!
We want CapX to be as diverse and accessible as possible, and to achieve this, it is essential that the tool and the project are available in various languages.
- To translate Meta-wiki pages, simply use the project's translation tool – go ahead!
- To translate the tool, access the project's page on Translatewiki and follow the steps provided by the platform.
- You can translate capacities and their descriptions on each skill card, in the Capacity Directory, or on the Translate! page.
We created a step-by-step tutorial in the User Guide and have provided all the direct links to make it easier.
Why wasn't it built on Meta-Wiki?
The Capacity Exchange project started with a voluntary working group of Wikimedians, following a pitch at a Wikimedia European Affiliates meeting.
In the initial phase of the project, this group of European affiliates conducted extensive research to assess the need for a different platform to develop the tool. They found that Meta-Wiki presented limitations in terms of searchability, information discoverability, and effectiveness as a tool for facilitating individual connections.
The group then formulated the concept, taxonomy, and pilot platform for the Capacity Exchange. Project activities and coordination were transitioned to Wikimedia Brasil in November 2022.
Can I suggest new capacities for the Directory?
Yes, please! The team is open to suggestions for new capacities, and we want the community to feel represented in the available capacities. So please reach out to capxwmnobrasil.org or do so directly through the Capacity Directory at the bottom of the page.
The Capacity Exchange’s Capacity Directory was derived from the Skills Directory proposed by the Let’s Connect Peer Program. It was based on community input, which suggested the creation of more general categories for initial connections.
It is worth noting that the team is working with the Volunteer Supporters Network Hub, the EduWiki Hub, and the Language Diversity Hub to expand or better define the list in order to include capacities relevant to their areas of work.
What are the benefits of using CapX’s Mentorship feature?
CapX helps partner organizations run mentorship programs more securely and efficiently:
- Secure data: Mentorship data is stored in encrypted form within Wikimedia Cloud Services.
- Shorter forms: Information already available in participants’ CapX profiles can be reused, reducing repetitive questions and making applications easier to complete.
- Better community insights: As more community members use CapX, organizations can better understand existing capacities, languages, and skill-development needs to inform their activities and planning.
How does the collaboration work? The partner organization defines and manages the mentorship program, while CapX provides the infrastructure for collecting and securely managing applications. Existing profile information can be used to simplify the application process, and the resulting data can support participant selection, matching, and program planning.
Where do the form responses go, and who has access?
Form responses are stored in the Partner Portal in encrypted form. This means that only the partner who holds the access key can view the responses. To access them, the partner simply needs to enter the access key in the Partner Portal and download the responses as a CSV file.
Want to add your mentorship program to CapX?
Contact us at capxwmnobrasil.org to learn more and discuss how CapX can support your program.
What should I do if the tool isn't working properly?
Well, that shouldn't happen.
However, the tool is live and continues to be improved and updated weekly by the technical development team.
Therefore, when you encounter difficulties using the tool, try deleting your history and cache, logging out, and logging back in. This will ensure that your browser is accessing the latest version of the software. If refreshing doesn't solve the problem, try changing your browser and device. It is also important to note that, by being hosted at toolforge, the tool is also subject to its eventual instabilities – so try going back later.
If you still experience issues, you can submit a bug report through the tool capx.toolforge.org/report_bug or email the team (capxwmnobrasil.org). In this case, remember to mention when the error occurred and which browser and device you were using, as this information can help us find the problem faster.
Access the CapX User Guide to see how to report a bug in detail.