About this project

MediaWiki is a free and open-source wiki software package written in PHP. It is the platform that powers Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects, used by hundreds of millions of people each month. The project is localized in over 350 languages, and its reliability and broad feature set have built a large community of third-party users and developers. Key characteristics described in the README: - Feature-rich and extensible, both on-wiki and through hundreds of extensions. - Scalable, suitable for both small and large sites. - Simple to install, working on most hardware and software combinations. - Available in many languages. For system requirements, installation, and upgrade details, the project points to the RELEASE-NOTES, INSTALL, and UPGRADE files. The README also links to download, local development quickstart, the technical manual, communication channels, the bug tracker, and contribution guidance. MediaWiki is developed through global collaboration; the CREDITS file lists technical contributors, and the COPYING file covers licensing under the GNU General Public License, version 2 or later.