The MediaWiki project uses
IRC
channels (hosted on
Libera.Chat
) for real-time communication. Here you can ask technical questions, or chat with the developers.
IRC is one of our
communication channels
.
If you're not sure what channel to use, or where to ask a question,
ask at #mediawiki
. If you're in the wrong place, someone will direct you to the best place to ask your question.
Before using #mediawiki for help:
- Make sure you have read the
FAQ
and have looked at
Project:Help
.
- Search
mediawiki.org
,
Meta-Wiki
, and an Internet search engine for a solution to your problem.
Channels
#mediawiki
The
#mediawiki
channel is the main place for real-time discussion and questions about the MediaWiki software. Developers and other knowledgeable users are here to answer your technical questions.
#wikimedia-tech
This channel is primarily meant for technical questions about Wikimedia projects, such as Wikipedia.org. This includes templates, gadgets, and questions about MediaWiki software development in general.
→
#wikimedia-tech
connect
logs
old logs (pre-2021)
#wikimedia-dev
This channel contains activity feeds about bugs and code commits. Sofware developers sometimes talk in this channel, although they often use #wikimedia-tech or #mediawiki instead.
→
#wikimedia-dev
connect
logs
old logs (pre-2021)
Other channels
See
IRC/Channels
on Meta-Wiki for other channels used by the Wikimedia community.
Connecting to IRC
You can join an IRC channel via your web browser, or by installing an IRC application.
If you already have an IRC application, then clicking the links above should take you straight to the appropriate channel. To join from your browser, follow the "connect" links instead.
Here are some links that may help:
Etiquette
- Check that this is the
best method of communication
for your particular problem.
- It's okay to idle.
You can stay connected or read along without talking. Sometimes you won't get an answer immediately.
- Don't ask to ask.
If you have a question - just ask it!
- Provide all the info when asking a question.
Feel free to include details right away. Use a
pastebin
for long error messages and share the link.
Links