diff --git a/API.md b/API.md
index 3811ef518..09c01a957 100644
--- a/API.md
+++ b/API.md
@@ -27,8 +27,12 @@ in the hash portion of the URL:
 * __`gpx`__ - A custom URL for loading a gpx track.  Specifying a `gpx` parameter will
   automatically enable the gpx layer for display.<br/>
   _Example:_ `gpx=https://tasks.hotosm.org/project/592/task/16.gpx`
+* __`maprules`__ - connect to a [MapRules](https://github.com/radiant-maxar/maprules) service for enhanced tag validation.<br/>
+  _Example:_ `maprules=https://path/to/file.json`
 * __`offset`__ - imagery offset in meters, formatted as `east,north`.<br/>
   _Example:_ `offset=-10,5`
+* __`presets`__ - load an external presets file.<br/>
+  _Example:_ `presets=https://path/to/presets.json`
 * __`comment`__ - Prefills the changeset comment. Pass a url encoded string.<br/>
   _Example:_ `comment=CAR%20crisis%2C%20refugee%20areas%20in%20Cameroon`
 * __`source`__ - Prefills the changeset source. Pass a url encoded string.<br/>
@@ -55,7 +59,9 @@ are available as regular URL query parameters:
 * __`background`__ - same as standalone
 * __`disable_features`__ - same as standalone
 * __`gpx`__ - same as standalone
+* __`maprules`__ - same as standalone
 * __`offset`__ - same as standalone
+* __`presets`__ - same as standalone
 * __`comment`__ - same as standalone
 * __`source`__ - same as standalone
 * __`hashtags`__ - same as standalone
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 50e8e807c..512b84c47 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -33,9 +33,10 @@ _Breaking changes, which may affect downstream projects or sites that embed iD,
 
 #### :mega: Release Highlights
 
-* :zap: [KeepRight](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Keep_Right) data quality issues can now be browsed and resolved directly within iD. Many thanks to Thomas Hervey ([@thomas-hervey]) for his work on this!<br/>
+* :zap: You can now browse and fix [KeepRight](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Keep_Right) data quality issues directly within iD. Many thanks to Thomas Hervey ([@thomas-hervey]) for his work on this!<br/>
 _Open the Map Data pane (shortcut <kbd>F</kbd>) and select "KeepRight Issues" to view and fix map issues._
-* :triangular_ruler: [MapRules](https://github.com/radiant-maxar/maprules) <br/>
+* :triangular_ruler: We've added support for [MapRules](https://github.com/radiant-maxar/maprules), an API service and web interface for creating and sharing reusable presets and validation rules.<br/>
+_Check out the [maprules repo](https://github.com/radiant-maxar/maprules) for more info or watch Clarisse and Max's talk at SOTM-US [here](https://2018.stateofthemap.us/program/grossman-maprules.html)_
 * :mag: You can now quickly center and zoom the map on any feature, note, or data issue!<br/>
 _Click the new "zoom to" link on the sidebar under the preset icon, or press <kbd>Z</kbd> keyboard shortcut to focus on the selected feature._
 
@@ -45,6 +46,7 @@ _Click the new "zoom to" link on the sidebar under the preset icon, or press <kb
 
 * Integrate with Keep Right QA tools ([#3452], [#5201], thanks [@thomas-hervey])
 * Show the location when geolocating the user ([#5587], [#5629], thanks [@maxgrossman])
+* Add MapRules service and parameters to use it ([#5617], thanks [@maxgrossman])
 * Add button to zoom to the selected feature ([#5169])
 * Display some preset fields conditionally based on tags ([#5581], [#5583])
 * Add validation check for generic feature names ([#5590])
@@ -55,6 +57,7 @@ _Click the new "zoom to" link on the sidebar under the preset icon, or press <kb
 [#5590]: https://github.com/openstreetmap/iD/issues/5590
 [#5169]: https://github.com/openstreetmap/iD/issues/5169
 [#5738]: https://github.com/openstreetmap/iD/issues/5738
+[#5617]: https://github.com/openstreetmap/iD/issues/5617
 [#5581]: https://github.com/openstreetmap/iD/issues/5581
 [#5583]: https://github.com/openstreetmap/iD/issues/5583
 [#5587]: https://github.com/openstreetmap/iD/issues/5587
diff --git a/modules/core/context.js b/modules/core/context.js
index 3639eb453..fe04431c9 100644
--- a/modules/core/context.js
+++ b/modules/core/context.js
@@ -480,15 +480,14 @@ export function coreContext() {
     features = rendererFeatures(context);
     presets = presetIndex();
 
-    if (services.maprules && utilStringQs(window.location.hash).validations) {
-        var validations = utilStringQs(window.location.hash).validations;
-        d3_json(validations, function (err, mapcss) {
+    if (services.maprules && utilStringQs(window.location.hash).maprules) {
+        var maprules = utilStringQs(window.location.hash).maprules;
+        d3_json(maprules, function (err, mapcss) {
             if (err) return;
             services.maprules.init(context.presets().areaKeys());
             _each(mapcss, function(mapcssSelector) {
                 return services.maprules.addRule(mapcssSelector);
             });
-            context.validationRules = true;
         });
     }
 
diff --git a/modules/util/index.js b/modules/util/index.js
index 98755addd..3d0fc6a2d 100644
--- a/modules/util/index.js
+++ b/modules/util/index.js
@@ -9,8 +9,6 @@ export { utilEditDistance } from './util';
 export { utilEntitySelector } from './util';
 export { utilEntityOrMemberSelector } from './util';
 export { utilEntityOrDeepMemberSelector } from './util';
-export { utilExternalPresets } from './util';
-export { utilExternalValidationRules } from './util';
 export { utilFastMouse } from './util';
 export { utilFunctor } from './util';
 export { utilGetAllNodes } from './util';
diff --git a/modules/util/util.js b/modules/util/util.js
index cdc928da2..887383502 100644
--- a/modules/util/util.js
+++ b/modules/util/util.js
@@ -311,13 +311,6 @@ export function utilNoAuto(selection) {
         .attr('spellcheck', isText ? 'true' : 'false');
 }
 
-export function utilExternalPresets() {
-    return utilStringQs(window.location.hash).hasOwnProperty('presets');
-}
-
-export function utilExternalValidationRules() {
-    return utilStringQs(window.location.hash).hasOwnProperty('validations');
-}
 
 // https://stackoverflow.com/questions/194846/is-there-any-kind-of-hash-code-function-in-javascript
 // https://werxltd.com/wp/2010/05/13/javascript-implementation-of-javas-string-hashcode-method/