Nodemw FAQs

Question 1

Does Nodemw handle rate limiting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Nodemw includes built-in rate limiting. It manages HTTP requests in a queue and executes them in parallel with a limited number of 'threads', preventing you from overwhelming the MediaWiki server.

Question 2

What is Nodemw?

Accepted Answer

Nodemw is a Node.js client designed to simplify interactions with the MediaWiki API and WikiData. It provides tools for automating tasks like article creation, editing, file uploads, and data retrieval.

Question 3

Can I test my bot before making changes?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Nodemw supports a dry-run mode. By setting the `DRY_RUN` environmental variable (or `dryRun` entry in the config), all 'write' operations (edits, uploads) will be disabled, allowing you to test your bot's logic safely.

Question 4

What can I do with Nodemw?

Accepted Answer

With Nodemw, you can build bots for MediaWiki-powered sites (like Wikipedia and Fandom wikis). Automate article editing, upload files, process logs, manage categories, and access WikiData claims, all from your Node.js application.

Question 5

How do I install Nodemw?

Accepted Answer

You can install Nodemw using npm with the command `npm install nodemw`. Alternatively, you can download the latest stable version from the GitHub releases page.

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