What is a Semantic MediaWiki extension?

A Semantic MediaWiki extension is a piece of software that adds new features to MediaWiki, the free and open-source wiki software used by Wikipedia. Semantic MediaWiki extensions typically provide support for structured data, such as RDF triples or JSON-LD, and allow users to create and edit semantic content on a wiki.

Semantic MediaWiki extensions are typically developed by the community and released under the GNU General Public License. They are available from the MediaWiki Extension Registry.

Why use a Semantic MediaWiki extension?

There are many reasons to use a Semantic MediaWiki extension, including:

• To add support for structured data
• To allow users to create and edit semantic content
• To improve the searchability and discoverability of your wiki content
• To make it easier to integrate your wiki with other applications

How to use a Semantic MediaWiki extension?

To use a Semantic MediaWiki extension, you first need to install it on your wiki. Most extensions can be installed using the mediawiki-cli command-line tool. Once the extension is installed, you can start using it by adding semantic markup to your wiki pages.

For more information on how to use a Semantic MediaWiki extension, please refer to the documentation for the specific extension.

What are some popular Semantic MediaWiki extensions?

Some of the most popular Semantic MediaWiki extensions include:

• Semantic Data Integration
• Semantic MediaWiki
• Wikidata

These extensions provide a variety of features for creating and editing semantic content on a wiki, including support for RDF triples, JSON-LD, and other structured data formats.

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