1 WikipediaFS is a mountable virtual file system that allows to read and
2 edit articles from Wikipedia (or any Mediawiki-based site) as if they
5 It is thus possible to view and edit articles using your favourite
6 text-editor. Text-editors tend to be more convenient than a simple
7 browser form when it comes to editing large texts and they generally
8 include useful features such as Mediawiki syntax highlighting and
11 Advanced usage of WikipediaFS includes easy development of scripts and
12 bots. Programs simply have to deal with normal files because this is
13 WikipediaFS which takes care of the HTTP layer. For example, it would
14 be possible to use WikipediaFS to perform a massive content migration
15 from an existing site to a Mediawiki.
19 * Reading and editing articles, including subpages.
20 * User * configuration : add your own Mediawiki.
21 * Editing with your login
22 * HTTPS, HTTP authentication, proxy.