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How do I get a list of MediaWiki namespaces?

How do I get a list of MediaWiki namespaces? Ideally with name and number.

Solution

  • Use the API: api.php?action=query&meta=siteinfo&siprop=namespaces

    For example: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/api.php?action=query&meta=siteinfo&siprop=namespaces

    XML with list of Wikipedia namespaces

    You can also get other formats such as JSON.

    See also MediaWiki documentation for more info