How do I install MediaWiki plugins?
How to install an extension in MediaWiki? Print
- Download and install ExtensionFunctions.php. ExtensionFunctions.
- Download your extension. A list of extensions documented on MediaWiki.org is available on the http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension.
- Install your extension.
How do I find MediaWiki version?
If you go to the main page of the wiki and in the sidebar click on ‘special pages’ under ‘Tools’ and then click on ‘version’ under ‘Wiki data and tools’ It will give you the version and php etc.
How do I change the language on MediaWiki?
Steps to change the MediaWiki interface language
- Find the following code in your LocalSettings. php file.
- Edit the LocalSettings. php with the code editor. Change the code in the “$wgLanguageCode = ‘en’” to a different language bay changing the current language code “en” to the new language.
- Save the changes.
How do I update MediaWiki?
Read the UPGRADE text file included in MediaWiki.
- Check the requirements.
- Read the RELEASE-NOTES file.
- Read the UPGRADE file.
- Back up existing files and the database.
- Unpack the new files.
- Upgrade extensions.
- Run the update script to check the database.
- Test the update.
How do I change my Wikipedia settings?
If you’re a registered editor, you have a My Preferences page, where you can change a number of settings that control how Wikipedia’s pages look on your screen. The link to My Preferences is in your screen’s upper-right corner, when you’re logged in.
Why is my Wikipedia in a different language?
It is not one of Wikipedia’s policies or guidelines, but rather intends to describe some aspect(s) of Wikipedia’s norms, customs, technicalities, or practices. It may reflect varying levels of consensus and vetting. Many pages on the English Wikipedia are available in other languages.
How do I find my MediaWiki version?
How do I download the MediaWiki?
If you want to run on the latest development ( i.e. alpha) version, you can either download it as mediawiki-master.tar.gz, or download from Git . From Git you can either download the complete repository (about 528 MiB)
What versions of MediaWiki are supported in the git repository?
The git repository has earlier versions of the software, so it is possible to switch to (“check out”) a particular release. Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database, HHVM and PHP 7.0 and 7.1 support has been removed since MediaWiki 1.34 .
What are the system requirements for MediaWiki?
MediaWiki requires PHP 7.3.19/7.4.3+ and either MySQL 5.5.8+, MariaDB, SQLite or PostgreSQL. For more information, please read the pages on system requirements and compatibility . MediaWiki is not compatible with PHP 7.3.0 – 7.3.18 and 7.4.0 – 7.4.2 due to an upstream bug.
Which database types are supported by MediaWiki?
Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database, HHVM and PHP 7.0 and 7.1 support has been removed since MediaWiki 1.34 .