Wiki:Operations Manual

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

• Special:Version - Full version and extension details
• Special:AdminLinks - Administrative tools
• Special:AIChat - AI Chat assistant
• Special:SpecialPages - All special pages