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== Extensions ==
== Overview ==
This Operations Manual documents all features, extensions, and APIs available on the Doc Moates Wiki (MediaWiki 1.42.4).


* AI Chat ([[Special:AIChat|Special:AIChat)]]
'''Last Updated:''' January 29, 2026
* Group Me ([[Special:GroupMe]])
 
* Verification ([[Special:UserVerification]])
== Core MediaWiki Features ==
** (Maroon - Person, 🎓Academic or Subject Matter Expert, Gold - Organization, Blue - Page Content Verified, 🩺Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse, 🤖Bot Account, 🎖️Member of the Armed Forces)
 
* User Blogs (Blog:Username)
=== Page Management ===
* Impersonation ([[Special:Impersonate|Special:Impersonate)]]
; '''Page Creation & Editing'''
* WikiBox ([[Special:WikiBoxes]])
: Create and edit wiki pages using wikitext markup or the VisualEditor. Supports revision history, page protection, and content namespaces.
** Infobox and Navbox creator
 
* Page Builder ([[User:Docmoates/Social]])
; '''Categories'''
: Organize pages into hierarchical categories. Pages can belong to multiple categories for flexible organization.
 
; '''Namespaces'''
: Separate content into distinct areas (Main, User, Talk, Wiki, Blog). Custom namespaces include Wiki (NS 3002) and Blog (NS 3000).
 
; '''Redirects'''
: Create automatic redirects from old page titles to new ones. Useful for maintaining link integrity after page moves.
 
; '''Page Protection'''
: Restrict editing or moving pages to specific user groups. Prevents vandalism on important pages.
 
=== User Management ===
; '''User Accounts'''
: Registration system with email verification. Users have personal pages, preferences, and contribution tracking.
 
; '''User Groups & Permissions'''
: Role-based access control with groups like administrator, bureaucrat, and autoconfirmed users.
 
; '''Watchlist'''
: Track changes to specific pages. Users receive notifications when watched pages are modified.
 
; '''User Preferences'''
: Customize appearance, editing behavior, notifications, and social profile settings.
 
=== Content Features ===
; '''File Uploads'''
: Upload images, PDFs, and other media files. Maximum upload size: 100MB. Supports ImageMagick for thumbnails.
 
; '''InstantCommons'''
: Automatically use images from Wikimedia Commons without local upload.
 
; '''Search'''
: Full-text search across all wiki content with advanced query options.
 
; '''Recent Changes'''
: View all recent edits across the wiki with filtering by namespace, user, and time period.
 
=== Communication ===
; '''Talk Pages'''
: Discussion pages attached to every content page for collaborative editing discussions.
 
; '''Email Integration'''
: User-to-user email and notification emails for watchlist changes and account actions.
 
== Installed Extensions ==
 
=== Anti-Spam & Security ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! Extension !! Description
|-
| '''AbuseFilter''' || Creates automated rules to detect and prevent abusive edits, spam, and vandalism. Administrators can define custom filters with conditions and actions.
|-
| '''SpamBlacklist''' || Maintains a list of URLs that cannot be added to pages. Prevents link spam by blocking known spam domains.
|-
| '''TitleBlacklist''' || Prevents creation of pages with blacklisted titles. Blocks common spam page names and inappropriate titles.
|-
| '''LoginNotify''' || Notifies users of login attempts from new devices or locations. Enhances account security by alerting suspicious activity.
|-
| '''OATHAuth''' || Two-factor authentication using TOTP (Time-based One-Time Passwords). Compatible with Google Authenticator and similar apps.
|-
| '''SecureLinkFixer''' || Automatically upgrades HTTP links to HTTPS when the target site supports it. Improves security of external links.
|}
 
=== Editing & Content ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! Extension !! Description
|-
| '''VisualEditor''' || WYSIWYG editor for intuitive page editing without knowing wikitext. Includes formatting toolbar, link insertion, and media embedding.
|-
| '''WikiEditor''' || Enhanced wikitext editor with toolbar, search/replace, and syntax highlighting. Preferred by experienced editors.
|-
| '''DiscussionTools''' || Modern reply and discussion interface for talk pages. Adds reply buttons, topic subscriptions, and signature insertion.
|-
| '''Cite''' || Citation and reference management system. Creates numbered footnotes with <nowiki><ref></nowiki> tags and generates reference lists.
|-
| '''CiteThisPage''' || Generates properly formatted citations for any wiki page in multiple academic styles (APA, MLA, Chicago).
|-
| '''TemplateData''' || Defines structured data for templates, enabling VisualEditor to show user-friendly template insertion dialogs.
|-
| '''Math''' || Renders mathematical formulas using LaTeX syntax. Displays equations inline or as display blocks.
|-
| '''Poem''' || Preserves line breaks and formatting for poetry. Wraps content in <nowiki><poem></nowiki> tags.
|-
| '''Scribunto''' || Enables Lua scripting for advanced templates. Powers complex template logic and data manipulation.
|-
| '''InputBox''' || Creates input forms for page creation, search, and other actions. Used for user-friendly page creation workflows.
|-
| '''WikiBoxes''' || Easy creation of navboxes and infoboxes without complex template syntax. Simplifies structured content boxes. ''(Custom)''
|}
 
=== Media & Display ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! Extension !! Description
|-
| '''MultimediaViewer''' || Lightbox-style image viewer with zoom, pan, and slideshow. Click any image to view in expanded overlay.
|-
| '''PageImages''' || Automatically selects representative images for pages. Used by search results and page previews.
|-
| '''PDF Handler''' || Enables viewing and thumbnailing of PDF files. Generates preview images for uploaded PDFs.
|-
| '''CategoryTree''' || Dynamic, expandable category browser. Navigate category hierarchies without loading new pages.
|}
 
=== Navigation & Organization ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! Extension !! Description
|-
| '''Gadgets''' || Allows creation of user-selectable JavaScript/CSS gadgets. Enables optional features users can enable in preferences.
|-
| '''Linter''' || Identifies wikitext syntax errors and deprecated markup. Helps maintain clean, standards-compliant content.
|}
 
=== Notifications & Social ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! Extension !! Description
|-
| '''Echo''' || Notification system for mentions, talk page messages, and other events. Displays alerts in header and via email.
|-
| '''Thanks''' || Send thank-you notifications to other users for their contributions. Encourages positive community interaction.
|}
 
=== Administration ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! Extension !! Description
|-
| '''Admin Links''' || Centralized page listing all administrative special pages. Quick access to user management, logs, and settings.
|-
| '''Nuke''' || Mass deletion tool for administrators. Delete multiple pages by a specific user or matching patterns.
|}
 
=== Custom Extensions ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! Extension !! Version !! Description
|-
| '''AIChat''' || 2.3.0 || AI-powered chat assistant integrated into the wiki. Access via Special:AIChat for conversational help with wiki content.
|-
| '''GroupMe''' || 1.0.0 || Social group management and communication features. Create and manage user groups with shared spaces.
|-
| '''CustomRegistration''' || 1.0.0 || Extended registration fields including first name, last name, email, and phone. Enhanced user onboarding.
|-
| '''PageAnalytics''' || 1.0.0 || Track page views with user and IP logging. View statistics for content performance analysis.
|-
| '''UserVerification''' || 1.0.0 || User verification badge system displayed site-wide. Distinguishes verified accounts from standard users.
|-
| '''UserBlog''' || 1.0.0 || Personal blogging system in the Blog namespace. Users can publish articles with author profiles.
|-
| '''UserImpersonate''' || 1.0.0 || Allows administrators to impersonate other users for troubleshooting. Debug permission and display issues.
|-
| '''SocialCard''' || 1.0.0 || Generates social media preview cards for wiki pages. Improves link sharing on Twitter, Facebook, etc.
|-
| '''SocialPageBuilder''' || 1.0.0 || Tools for building social profile pages with structured layouts. Creates consistent user profile presentations.
|}
 
== Installed Skins ==
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! Skin !! Description
|-
| '''Vector''' (Default) || The modern MediaWiki skin with clean typography, collapsible sidebar, and responsive design. Used by Wikipedia.
|-
| '''MinervaNeue''' || Mobile-optimized skin for smartphone and tablet browsing. Simplified navigation and touch-friendly interface.
|}
 
== MediaWiki API Reference ==
 
The wiki provides a comprehensive REST-like API at <code>https://docmoates.com/api.php</code>.
 
=== Query APIs ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! Module !! Endpoint !! Description
|-
| '''Page Content''' || <code>action=query&titles=PageName&prop=revisions&rvprop=content</code> || Retrieve the wikitext content of any page. Supports multiple pages and revision history.
|-
| '''Page Info''' || <code>action=query&titles=PageName&prop=info</code> || Get metadata including page ID, namespace, protection status, and last edit timestamp.
|-
| '''Categories''' || <code>action=query&titles=PageName&prop=categories</code> || List all categories a page belongs to. Supports category tree traversal.
|-
| '''Search''' || <code>action=query&list=search&srsearch=term</code> || Full-text search across wiki content. Returns titles, snippets, and match counts.
|-
| '''Recent Changes''' || <code>action=query&list=recentchanges</code> || Stream of recent edits with user, timestamp, and change details.
|-
| '''User Info''' || <code>action=query&list=users&ususers=Username&usprop=groups|editcount</code> || Get user details including groups, edit count, and registration date.
|-
| '''Site Info''' || <code>action=query&meta=siteinfo</code> || Wiki configuration including namespaces, extensions, and statistics.
|}
 
=== Action APIs ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! Module !! Endpoint !! Description
|-
| '''Edit Page''' || <code>action=edit&title=PageName&text=content&token=TOKEN</code> || Create or modify page content. Requires authentication and edit token.
|-
| '''Upload File''' || <code>action=upload&filename=Name&file=DATA&token=TOKEN</code> || Upload media files to the wiki. Supports chunked uploads for large files.
|-
| '''Login''' || <code>action=login&lgname=User&lgpassword=Pass&lgtoken=TOKEN</code> || Authenticate to obtain edit permissions. Returns session credentials.
|-
| '''Parse''' || <code>action=parse&text=wikitext</code> || Convert wikitext to HTML. Useful for preview and content transformation.
|-
| '''Watch''' || <code>action=watch&titles=PageName&token=TOKEN</code> || Add pages to user watchlist. Supports bulk operations.
|}
 
=== Extension APIs ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! Extension !! API Module !! Description
|-
| '''Echo''' || <code>action=query&meta=notifications</code> || Retrieve user notifications. Filter by type, read status, and date range.
|-
| '''Thanks''' || <code>action=thank&rev=RevisionID</code> || Send thanks notification for a specific revision or log entry.
|-
| '''AbuseFilter''' || <code>action=abusefiltercheckmatch</code> || Test content against abuse filter rules. Useful for debugging filters.
|-
| '''VisualEditor''' || <code>action=visualeditor</code> || Get page content in Parsoid HTML format for VisualEditor editing.
|-
| '''PageImages''' || <code>action=query&prop=pageimages</code> || Get representative thumbnail images for pages.
|}
 
=== API Authentication ===
 
All write operations require authentication:
 
# Obtain login token: <code>action=query&meta=tokens&type=login</code>
# Login with credentials: <code>action=login</code> with token
# Get CSRF token: <code>action=query&meta=tokens&type=csrf</code>
# Include token in edit/upload requests
 
=== Rate Limits ===
 
* Anonymous: 10 requests/minute
* Logged-in users: 60 requests/minute
* Bots: 200 requests/minute (requires bot flag)
 
== Custom Namespaces ==
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! ID !! Name !! Description
|-
| 3000 || Blog || User blog posts and articles
|-
| 3001 || Blog_talk || Discussion pages for blog posts
|-
| 3002 || Wiki || Wiki operational documentation and guides
|-
| 3003 || Wiki_talk || Discussion for Wiki namespace pages
|}
 
== Social Features ==
 
The wiki includes comprehensive social profile features:
 
=== Author Information ===
* First name, last name, display name
* Author title (e.g., "Executive Director")
* Bio/description
* Avatar image
 
=== Social Media Links ===
Supported platforms:
* X (Twitter)
* Facebook
* Instagram
* LinkedIn
* YouTube
* TikTok
* Reddit
* Threads
* Personal website
 
=== Social Tab ===
User pages include a "Social" tab linking to the user's social profile page.
 
== See Also ==
* [[Special:Version]] - Full version and extension details
* [[Special:AdminLinks]] - Administrative tools
* [[Special:AIChat]] - AI Chat assistant
* [[Special:SpecialPages]] - All special pages
 
[[Category:Wiki Operations]]
[[Category:Documentation]]

Revision as of 16:38, 29 January 2026

Overview

This Operations Manual documents all features, extensions, and APIs available on the Doc Moates Wiki (MediaWiki 1.42.4).

Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Core MediaWiki Features

Page Management

Page Creation & Editing
Create and edit wiki pages using wikitext markup or the VisualEditor. Supports revision history, page protection, and content namespaces.
Categories
Organize pages into hierarchical categories. Pages can belong to multiple categories for flexible organization.
Namespaces
Separate content into distinct areas (Main, User, Talk, Wiki, Blog). Custom namespaces include Wiki (NS 3002) and Blog (NS 3000).
Redirects
Create automatic redirects from old page titles to new ones. Useful for maintaining link integrity after page moves.
Page Protection
Restrict editing or moving pages to specific user groups. Prevents vandalism on important pages.

User Management

User Accounts
Registration system with email verification. Users have personal pages, preferences, and contribution tracking.
User Groups & Permissions
Role-based access control with groups like administrator, bureaucrat, and autoconfirmed users.
Watchlist
Track changes to specific pages. Users receive notifications when watched pages are modified.
User Preferences
Customize appearance, editing behavior, notifications, and social profile settings.

Content Features

File Uploads
Upload images, PDFs, and other media files. Maximum upload size: 100MB. Supports ImageMagick for thumbnails.
InstantCommons
Automatically use images from Wikimedia Commons without local upload.
Search
Full-text search across all wiki content with advanced query options.
Recent Changes
View all recent edits across the wiki with filtering by namespace, user, and time period.

Communication

Talk Pages
Discussion pages attached to every content page for collaborative editing discussions.
Email Integration
User-to-user email and notification emails for watchlist changes and account actions.

Installed Extensions

Anti-Spam & Security

Extension Description
AbuseFilter Creates automated rules to detect and prevent abusive edits, spam, and vandalism. Administrators can define custom filters with conditions and actions.
SpamBlacklist Maintains a list of URLs that cannot be added to pages. Prevents link spam by blocking known spam domains.
TitleBlacklist Prevents creation of pages with blacklisted titles. Blocks common spam page names and inappropriate titles.
LoginNotify Notifies users of login attempts from new devices or locations. Enhances account security by alerting suspicious activity.
OATHAuth Two-factor authentication using TOTP (Time-based One-Time Passwords). Compatible with Google Authenticator and similar apps.
SecureLinkFixer Automatically upgrades HTTP links to HTTPS when the target site supports it. Improves security of external links.

Editing & Content

Extension Description
VisualEditor WYSIWYG editor for intuitive page editing without knowing wikitext. Includes formatting toolbar, link insertion, and media embedding.
WikiEditor Enhanced wikitext editor with toolbar, search/replace, and syntax highlighting. Preferred by experienced editors.
DiscussionTools Modern reply and discussion interface for talk pages. Adds reply buttons, topic subscriptions, and signature insertion.
Cite Citation and reference management system. Creates numbered footnotes with <ref> tags and generates reference lists.
CiteThisPage Generates properly formatted citations for any wiki page in multiple academic styles (APA, MLA, Chicago).
TemplateData Defines structured data for templates, enabling VisualEditor to show user-friendly template insertion dialogs.
Math Renders mathematical formulas using LaTeX syntax. Displays equations inline or as display blocks.
Poem Preserves line breaks and formatting for poetry. Wraps content in <poem> tags.
Scribunto Enables Lua scripting for advanced templates. Powers complex template logic and data manipulation.
InputBox Creates input forms for page creation, search, and other actions. Used for user-friendly page creation workflows.
WikiBoxes Easy creation of navboxes and infoboxes without complex template syntax. Simplifies structured content boxes. (Custom)

Media & Display

Extension Description
MultimediaViewer Lightbox-style image viewer with zoom, pan, and slideshow. Click any image to view in expanded overlay.
PageImages Automatically selects representative images for pages. Used by search results and page previews.
PDF Handler Enables viewing and thumbnailing of PDF files. Generates preview images for uploaded PDFs.
CategoryTree Dynamic, expandable category browser. Navigate category hierarchies without loading new pages.

Navigation & Organization

Extension Description
Gadgets Allows creation of user-selectable JavaScript/CSS gadgets. Enables optional features users can enable in preferences.
Linter Identifies wikitext syntax errors and deprecated markup. Helps maintain clean, standards-compliant content.

Notifications & Social

Extension Description
Echo Notification system for mentions, talk page messages, and other events. Displays alerts in header and via email.
Thanks Send thank-you notifications to other users for their contributions. Encourages positive community interaction.

Administration

Extension Description
Admin Links Centralized page listing all administrative special pages. Quick access to user management, logs, and settings.
Nuke Mass deletion tool for administrators. Delete multiple pages by a specific user or matching patterns.

Custom Extensions

Extension Version Description
AIChat 2.3.0 AI-powered chat assistant integrated into the wiki. Access via Special:AIChat for conversational help with wiki content.
GroupMe 1.0.0 Social group management and communication features. Create and manage user groups with shared spaces.
CustomRegistration 1.0.0 Extended registration fields including first name, last name, email, and phone. Enhanced user onboarding.
PageAnalytics 1.0.0 Track page views with user and IP logging. View statistics for content performance analysis.
UserVerification 1.0.0 User verification badge system displayed site-wide. Distinguishes verified accounts from standard users.
UserBlog 1.0.0 Personal blogging system in the Blog namespace. Users can publish articles with author profiles.
UserImpersonate 1.0.0 Allows administrators to impersonate other users for troubleshooting. Debug permission and display issues.
SocialCard 1.0.0 Generates social media preview cards for wiki pages. Improves link sharing on Twitter, Facebook, etc.
SocialPageBuilder 1.0.0 Tools for building social profile pages with structured layouts. Creates consistent user profile presentations.

Installed Skins

Skin Description
Vector (Default) The modern MediaWiki skin with clean typography, collapsible sidebar, and responsive design. Used by Wikipedia.
MinervaNeue Mobile-optimized skin for smartphone and tablet browsing. Simplified navigation and touch-friendly interface.

MediaWiki API Reference

The wiki provides a comprehensive REST-like API at https://docmoates.com/api.php.

Query APIs

Module Endpoint Description
Page Content action=query&titles=PageName&prop=revisions&rvprop=content Retrieve the wikitext content of any page. Supports multiple pages and revision history.
Page Info action=query&titles=PageName&prop=info Get metadata including page ID, namespace, protection status, and last edit timestamp.
Categories action=query&titles=PageName&prop=categories List all categories a page belongs to. Supports category tree traversal.
Search action=query&list=search&srsearch=term Full-text search across wiki content. Returns titles, snippets, and match counts.
Recent Changes action=query&list=recentchanges Stream of recent edits with user, timestamp, and change details.
User Info editcount Get user details including groups, edit count, and registration date.
Site Info action=query&meta=siteinfo Wiki configuration including namespaces, extensions, and statistics.

Action APIs

Module Endpoint Description
Edit Page action=edit&title=PageName&text=content&token=TOKEN Create or modify page content. Requires authentication and edit token.
Upload File action=upload&filename=Name&file=DATA&token=TOKEN Upload media files to the wiki. Supports chunked uploads for large files.
Login action=login&lgname=User&lgpassword=Pass&lgtoken=TOKEN Authenticate to obtain edit permissions. Returns session credentials.
Parse action=parse&text=wikitext Convert wikitext to HTML. Useful for preview and content transformation.
Watch action=watch&titles=PageName&token=TOKEN Add pages to user watchlist. Supports bulk operations.

Extension APIs

Extension API Module Description
Echo action=query&meta=notifications Retrieve user notifications. Filter by type, read status, and date range.
Thanks action=thank&rev=RevisionID Send thanks notification for a specific revision or log entry.
AbuseFilter action=abusefiltercheckmatch Test content against abuse filter rules. Useful for debugging filters.
VisualEditor action=visualeditor Get page content in Parsoid HTML format for VisualEditor editing.
PageImages action=query&prop=pageimages Get representative thumbnail images for pages.

API Authentication

All write operations require authentication:

  1. Obtain login token: action=query&meta=tokens&type=login
  2. Login with credentials: action=login with token
  3. Get CSRF token: action=query&meta=tokens&type=csrf
  4. Include token in edit/upload requests

Rate Limits

  • Anonymous: 10 requests/minute
  • Logged-in users: 60 requests/minute
  • Bots: 200 requests/minute (requires bot flag)

Custom Namespaces

ID Name Description
3000 Blog User blog posts and articles
3001 Blog_talk Discussion pages for blog posts
3002 Wiki Wiki operational documentation and guides
3003 Wiki_talk Discussion for Wiki namespace pages

Social Features

The wiki includes comprehensive social profile features:

Author Information

  • First name, last name, display name
  • Author title (e.g., "Executive Director")
  • Bio/description
  • Avatar image

Social Media Links

Supported platforms:

  • X (Twitter)
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Reddit
  • Threads
  • Personal website

Social Tab

User pages include a "Social" tab linking to the user's social profile page.

See Also

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