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(Created page with "<div>thumb|Example of a PatchDemo wiki</div><div>'''[https://patchdemo.wmflabs.org PatchDemo]''' is a rather interesting Wikimedia project. It allows users to spin up temporary MediaWiki instances from version 1.23 to the beta 1.39 builds and apply any patches they want. It's also a good way to test out MediaWiki without vandalism complaints or being blocked. Users will also need a Wikimedia account, [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:CreateA...") |
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<div>[[File:Patchdemo.png|thumb|Example of a PatchDemo wiki]]</div><div>'''[https://patchdemo.wmflabs.org PatchDemo]''' is a rather interesting Wikimedia project. It allows users to spin up temporary MediaWiki instances from version 1.23 to the beta 1.39 builds and apply any patches they want. It's also a good way to test out MediaWiki without vandalism complaints or being blocked. Users will also need a Wikimedia account, [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:CreateAccount which can be done easily.]</div><div><br></div><div>== How to create a wiki ==</div><div><br></div><div>It's very simple.</div><div><br></div><div>* 1) [https://patchdemo.wmflabs.org You must go to the website.]</div><div>* 2) Sign in with your Wikimedia account.</div><div>* 3) Select a MediaWiki version, master is the default (and loads the newest 1.39 build), You can also select 1.38 if that's your gig.</div><div>* 4) You can add any patches from Gerrit if you want.</div><div>* 5) Fill out the rest.</div><div>* 6) Click "Create demo"!, the website will automatically install MediaWiki for you and set up the database. You will receive a browser notification (if you enabled them) when your wiki is created.</div><div><br></div><div>== Closing a wiki ==</div><div><br></div><div>Just like creating a wiki, closing it is simple.</div><div><br></div><div>* 1) Go back to the website.</div><div>* 2) Under "My wikis", click Delete under the wiki you want to close.</div><div>* 3) Confirm the deletion</div><div>* 4) Done!</div> |
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'''[https://patchdemo.wmflabs.org PatchDemo]''' is a rather interesting Wikimedia project. It allows users to spin up temporary MediaWiki instances from version 1.23 to the beta 1.39 builds and apply any patches they want. It's also a good way to test out MediaWiki without vandalism complaints or being blocked. Users will also need a Wikimedia account, [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:CreateAccount which can be done easily.] |
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== How to create a wiki == |
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It's very simple. |
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* 1) [https://patchdemo.wmflabs.org You must go to the website.] |
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* 2) Sign in with your Wikimedia account. |
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* 3) Select a MediaWiki version, master is the default (and loads the newest 1.39 build), You can also select 1.38 if that's your gig. |
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* 4) You can add any patches from Gerrit if you want. |
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* 5) Fill out the rest. |
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* 6) Click "Create demo"!, the website will automatically install MediaWiki for you and set up the database. You will receive a browser notification (if you enabled them) when your wiki is created. |
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== Closing a wiki == |
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Just like creating a wiki, closing it is simple. |
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* 1) Go back to the website. |
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* 2) Under "My wikis", click Delete under the wiki you want to close. |
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* 3) Confirm the deletion |
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* 4) Done! |
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Revision as of 20:54, 31 August 2022
PatchDemo is a rather interesting Wikimedia project. It allows users to spin up temporary MediaWiki instances from version 1.23 to the beta 1.39 builds and apply any patches they want. It's also a good way to test out MediaWiki without vandalism complaints or being blocked. Users will also need a Wikimedia account, which can be done easily.
How to create a wiki
It's very simple.
- 1) You must go to the website.
- 2) Sign in with your Wikimedia account.
- 3) Select a MediaWiki version, master is the default (and loads the newest 1.39 build), You can also select 1.38 if that's your gig.
- 4) You can add any patches from Gerrit if you want.
- 5) Fill out the rest.
- 6) Click "Create demo"!, the website will automatically install MediaWiki for you and set up the database. You will receive a browser notification (if you enabled them) when your wiki is created.
Closing a wiki
Just like creating a wiki, closing it is simple.
- 1) Go back to the website.
- 2) Under "My wikis", click Delete under the wiki you want to close.
- 3) Confirm the deletion
- 4) Done!