Mediawiki

MediaWiki is a free and open-source wiki software package written in PHP. It serves as the platform for Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects, used by hundreds of millions of people each month.


MediaWiki: A Powerful and Flexible Wiki Software Package

MediaWiki is a free and open-source wiki software package written in PHP, serving as the platform for Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. With over 350 languages supported and a large community of users and developers, MediaWiki is an ideal solution for anyone looking to collect, organize, and share knowledge.

Main Features

  • No Database Required: Everything is stored in plain files, making installation easy and allowing direct modification of content.
  • Hyphae-based Architecture: Hyphae are units of content that can transclude and link each other, forming a tight network of hypertext pages.
  • Mycomarkup Language: A markup language designed to be unambiguous yet easy to use for authoring hyphae.
  • Categories and Nesting: Organize hyphae without hierarchy restrictions or nest them if you prefer hierarchies.
  • History of Changes: Every change is safely stored in Git, with web feeds for recent changes included.
  • Keyboard-Driven Navigation: Press ? to see the list of shortcuts.
  • Authorization: Support for plain username-password pairs and Telegram's login widget.
  • Open Graph Support: Make relevant information about hyphae available through OG meta tags for consumption by other software.
  • Interwiki Support: Easily link to and transclude content from other wikis.

Whether you're looking to set up a simple wiki or create a complex, large-scale knowledge management system, MediaWiki has the features and flexibility to meet your needs. With its robust feature set, scalability, and ease of use, it's no wonder that tens of thousands of websites and thousands of companies and organizations rely on MediaWiki to share their knowledge with the world.

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