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Use Wikidata and Wikibase with AI
Article by Jeroen De Dauw, with . Last updated on 2026-09-06
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Our MediaWiki MCP Server connects AI tools to Wikidata and your own Wikibase. Ask questions in plain language, create items, and enrich them. Read more
MediaWiki Chatbot Extensions Compared
Article by Jeroen De Dauw, with . Last updated on 2026-06-10
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You can now ask your wiki questions in natural language. We compare five MediaWiki chatbot extensions to help you choose the right one. Read more
Top Wikibase Extensions
Article by Jeroen De Dauw. Last updated on 2025-04-16
Discover the top Wikibase extensions in our curated list. These 17 MediaWiki extensions provide enhanced search, data validation, media support, export, and more. Read more
Is Wikibase Right for Your Project?
Article by Jeroen De Dauw. Last updated on 2024-10-30
Explore when Wikibase excels and when to consider alternatives. Learn about its strengths, limitations, and common use cases. Read more
Sorting Wikibase Statements by Property
Article by Jeroen De Dauw. Last updated on 2024-03-05
Learn how to configure Statement ordering in Wikibase. Wikibase, the software that powers Wikidata, allows you to specify the order of statements on items. Read more
Wikibase Hosting Options
Article by Jeroen De Dauw, with . Last updated on 2026-10-01
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Save time by using one of the Wikibase hosting options. Our comparison helps you pick the right one. Read more
Fast Bulk Import Into Wikibase
Article by Jeroen De Dauw. Last updated on 2025-05-09
Importing a large number of Items into Wikibase can be a challenge. This post provides a high-level overview of different importing approaches and their performance. Read more
Deleting all Wikibase Items and/or Properties
Article by Jeroen De Dauw. Last updated on 2021-09-17
Do you wish to start over in your Wikibase after some experimentation? This post shows you how to get rid of all your Items and/or Properties without needing to bother with a full reinstall. Read more
Restrict who can create items and properties
Article by Jeroen De Dauw. Last updated on 2024-11-25
In this short tutorial, we look at how you can restrict who can create new items (and properties) in your Wikibase. Read more
Best Responsive MediaWiki Skins
Article by Karsten Hoffmeyer. Last updated on 2024-04-02
March 2021 Update / MediaWiki expert Karsten Hoffmeyer compares the best modern responsive MediaWiki skins. Find out which one is best for your wiki. Read more
Medik MediaWiki Skin
Article by Karsten Hoffmeyer. Last updated on 2024-04-02
Medik is one of the top mobile and responsive skins for MediaWiki. Lean more about its features and how to install it. Read more
Happy 20th Anniversary Wikipedia
Article by Karsten Hoffmeyer. Last updated on 2024-04-03
MediaWiki expert Karsten Hoffmeyer wishes Wikipedia a Happy 20th Anniversary. Read what he has to say on this occasion. Read more
Transferring Wikibase data between wikis
Article by Jeroen De Dauw. Last updated on 2021-09-12
Learn how to import Wikibase items and properties from one with into another. This post describes a 3 step process using the primary import/export mechanism of MediaWiki. Read more
Semantic MediaWiki 3.2
Article by Karsten Hoffmeyer. Last updated on 2024-04-02
MediaWiki expert Karsten Hoffmeyer introduces us to the Semantic MediaWiki 3.2 release. Find out about the important new features. Read more
Chameleon MediaWiki Skin
Article by Karsten Hoffmeyer. Last updated on 2024-04-02
Chameleon is one of the top modern responsive skins for MediaWiki. Lean more about its features and view examples of this MediaWiki theme. Read more
Foreground MediaWiki Skin
Article by Karsten Hoffmeyer. Last updated on 2024-04-02
Foreground is one of the most popular MediaWiki themes for mobile. Lean more about its features and view examples of Foreground wikis. Read more
Pivot MediaWiki Skin
Article by Karsten Hoffmeyer. Last updated on 2024-04-02
Pivot is one of the top modern responsive skins for MediaWiki. Lean more about its features and view examples of this MediaWiki theme. Read more
Tweeki MediaWiki Skin
Article by Karsten Hoffmeyer. Last updated on 2024-04-02
Tweeki is one of the top modern responsive skins for MediaWiki. Lean more about its features and view examples of this MediaWiki theme. Read more
SMW vs Wikibase vs Cargo
Article by Jeroen De Dauw. Last updated on 2025-02-19
What software do you need to manage data/knowledge in your wiki? Historically this was Semantic MediaWiki. Is that still the case, and how do the alternatives stack up? Read more
Using Wikidata in Your Wiki
Article by Professional Wiki. Last updated on 2024-12-02
Imagine the data from Wikidata being available in your own wiki for you to query, visualize and enrich. Imagine you could use all the standard Semantic MediaWiki tools such as interactive inline visualizations on this data. Read more
Installing Extensions with Composer
Article by Jeroen De Dauw. Last updated on 2024-04-02
Are you installing MediaWiki extensions with Composer? We have several tips and tricks for you to make the process smooth and optimized for production wikis. Read more