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Developer with a decade in MediaWiki and web development, and a passionate evangelist for wikis. I build tools, extensions, and platforms that empower communities - but beyond code, I advocate for wikis as living ecosystems of open knowledge, collaboration and creativity.
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Boost your wiki analytics with Metrica extension

Metrica is a cache-aware stats collection tool for MediaWiki. It tracks page views and edits even if your site relies heavily on caching (e.g. opcache, squid)
  • Lightweight, client-to-server metrics transport
  • Works well with aggressive caching
  • Configurable exclusion for special pages
  • Permission-based access to the stats page
The extension is free and open-source. Download and place the file(s) in a directory called Metrica in your extensions/ folder. Then load it by `wfLoadExtension( 'Metrica' );` to your LocaSettings.php file
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i18n Mustache for MediaWiki - free and open source

If you are building a multilingual MediaWiki site and using Mustache for templating - the extension is for you. The Mustache_i18n extension adds built-in i18n (internationalization) support to Mustache, letting you embed translation keys directly in your Mustache templates with ease
The extension adds two helper functions to Mustache templates:
 • {{ _ "message-key" }} — returns a plain translated string
 • {{ __ "message-key" }} — returns a parsed translated string
The extension is licensed under MIT, so you can freely adopt, modify, or distribute it.
It's simple to install, just drop it in your extensions/ folder and call:
wfLoadExtension('Mustache_i18n') in your LocalSettings.php
Limitations:
  • It patches MediaWiki’s template handling by overriding the loading class list via $wgAutoloadLocalClasses — which can lead to compatibility issues after major MediaWiki upgrades if not maintained
  • Because templates may be cached, localized output can sometimes mis-align (this is more of a templating system issue than this extension)
  • Parametrized messages are not supported (i.e. you can’t pass in variables to your translations)
The extension documentation can be found on the official MediaWiki page https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Mustache_i18n
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Why MediaWiki?

I've been working with MediaWiki for years, and one question I get asked a lot is, "Why choose MediaWiki over other platforms?"
The answer is simple: it's not just a wiki. It's a foundation for building collaborative, knowledge-driven projects of any scale.
First and foremost, it's the power of collaboration. MediaWiki was built from the ground up to handle simultaneous edits, track changes with an unparalleled revision history, and facilitate discussion through its built-in talk pages.
This makes it the perfect tool for teams, communities, and organizations that need to work together on a single source of truth.
Next, there's the extensibility. The sheer volume of extensions available - both official and third-party - means you can tailor MediaWiki to meet almost any need. Need to display data visualizations?
There's an extension for that. Want to integrate with external systems? There's an API for that. This flexibility is what allows MediaWiki to power everything from corporate intranets to massive public knowledge bases.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, is the community and open-source nature. MediaWiki is a proven, battle-tested platform with a global community of developers and users. This means it's constantly being improved, and help is never far away. You have full ownership and control over your data and your platform, free from vendor lock-in.
In a world full of proprietary software, MediaWiki offers a refreshing and powerful alternative. It's a tool that empowers collaboration, adapts to your needs, and gives you the freedom to build something truly unique.
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