What is MediaWiki?
The MediaWiki software enables the collection and organization of knowledge through a collaborative, multilingual, and customizable platform. It is a free and open-source wiki package written in PHP, originally developed for Wikipedia and now utilized by numerous projects under the Wikimedia Foundation as well as many other wikis worldwide. MediaWiki's flexible and adaptable nature allows for the effective management and dissemination of information across diverse communities and languages
Highlights
- Multilingual support to accommodate users from various linguistic backgrounds
- Customizable features and functionality to meet the specific needs of different wiki projects
- Open-source codebase that allows for community-driven development and enhancements
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
- Desktop Chromebook
- Desktop Linux
- Mobile iPhone
- On-Premise Windows
- Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- PHP
- Desktop Windows
- Mobile Android
- Mobile iPad
- Cloudron
- Desktop Mac
- On-Premise Linux
Languages
- English
Social
Features
WYSIWYG Support
Suggests DSL format
Support for Multiple Users
Structured data
Web-Based
Wiki-like interface
Custom templates
Syntax Highlighting
Wiki
Lua scripting
Business-wiki
File Versioning
Multi-user editing
Encyclopedia
Semantic Data