Why You Don't Know That You Need MediaWiki
Most organizations think they're managing knowledge just fine. You don't realize the problem until you experience the alternative.
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Enhancing Your Wiki with the Latest MediaWiki Extensions
Why Your Wiki Needs a Little Extra Muscle
Ever opened a MediaWiki site and thought, “this could use a splash of colour, a pinch of interactivity, maybe a dash of data‑validation?” You’re not alone. The core MediaWiki engine is rock‑solid, but it’s also a bit like
Mastering MediaWiki Parser Functions for Advanced Templating
Why the “if” matters more than you think
Picture this: you’re fiddling with an infobox on a fandom wiki and suddenly the table decides to spit out a blank line because a single parameter slipped through the cracks. In the wild world of MediaWiki, that’s not a bug
Embedding Semantic MediaWiki: Techniques for Enhanced Accessibility
When a wiki starts to speak a richer language than plain text, you instantly get a double‑edged sword: the data becomes more powerful, but the markup also grows heavier
Unlocking Advanced Search Capabilities with CirrusSearch in MediaWiki
What CirrusSearch Brings to MediaWiki
When you spin up a MediaWiki installation, the default search feels a bit like using a paper‑clip to pry open a steel door. It works, but you quickly realize it’s not built for the kind of precision you’d expect from a modern
Understanding MediaWiki's Hook System for Extension Development
Understanding MediaWiki’s Hook System for Extension Development
When you first peek at MediaWiki’s source you’ll notice a curious pattern: scattered Hooks::run calls, each paired with a string like ArticleSaveComplete or UserLoginComplete. Those are the beating heart of the extension ecosystem. In plain English, a “hook” is
Why MediaWiki is the Best Knowledge Management Software
The Knowledge Management Revolution is Here
Top 10 MediaWiki Extensions You Shouldn’t Live Without
Why extensions matter
MediaWiki’s core is lightweight, but the real power comes from its ecosystem of extensions. A well‑chosen set can turn a plain wiki into a collaborative knowledge hub, improve security, and make editing painless for newcomers.
1. VisualEditor
Provides a WYSIWYG editing experience that removes the
Advanced Search with CirrusSearch Extension in MediaWiki
What is CirrusSearch?
If you’ve ever tried to hunt for a specific phrase on a wiki with a gazillion pages, you know the built‑in search can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. CirrusSearch changes that story. It hooks MediaWiki up to Elasticsearch (soon OpenSearch) and
Optimizing MediaWiki Performance for Large-Scale Community Sites
Got a MediaWiki that feels slower than a Sunday morning?
When a community swells to tens of thousands of daily edits, the wiki starts to hiccup. I’ve wrestled with this on a few fandoms, and the fixes are surprisingly simple once you know where to look.
1. Trim the