View source for MediaWiki on IRC

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{{Hatnote|text=<translate><!--T:1--> <tvar name=1>{{ll|IRC}}</tvar> redirects here. For IRC-related extensions to MediaWiki, see <tvar name=cat>{{ll|Category:IRC extensions}}</tvar>.</translate>}}

<translate><!--T:36--> The MediaWiki project uses [[w:Internet Relay Chat|IRC]] channels (hosted on <tvar name=1>[https://libera.chat/ Libera.Chat]</tvar>) for real-time communication. Here you can ask technical questions, or chat with the developers.</translate>
<translate><!--T:37--> IRC is one of our [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Communication</tvar>|communication channels]].</translate>

<translate><!--T:16--> 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.</translate>
<translate><!--T:6--> Before using #mediawiki for help:</translate>

# <translate><!--T:25--> Make sure you have read the {{<tvar name=1>ll|Manual:FAQ</tvar>|FAQ}} and have looked at <tvar name=2>{{ll|Project:Help}}</tvar>.</translate>
# <translate><!--T:27--> Search <tvar name=2>[[Special:Search|mediawiki.org]]</tvar> and an Internet search engine for a solution to your problem.</translate>

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== Channels == <!--T:24-->
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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.
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* → {{irc|mediawiki}} <small>[https://wm-bot.wmcloud.org/logs/%23mediawiki/ logs] [https://wm-bot.wmflabs.org/logs/%23mediawiki/ old logs (pre-2021)]</small>
* → {{irc|mediawiki-it}} - {{#language:it|{{PAGELANGUAGE}}}}
* → {{irc|mediawiki-es}} - {{#language:es|{{PAGELANGUAGE}}}}
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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.
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→ {{irc|wikimedia-tech}} <small>[https://wm-bot.wmcloud.org/logs/%23wikimedia-tech/ logs] [https://wm-bot.wmflabs.org/logs/%23wikimedia-tech/ old logs (pre-2021)]</small>
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<translate><!--T:10--> This channel contains activity feeds about bugs and code commits. Software developers sometimes talk in this channel, although they often use #wikimedia-tech or #mediawiki instead.</translate>
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→ {{irc|wikimedia-dev}} <small>[https://wm-bot.wmcloud.org/logs/%23wikimedia-dev/ logs] [https://wm-bot.wmflabs.org/logs/%23wikimedia-dev/ old logs (pre-2021)]</small>
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=== Other channels === <!--T:11-->

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See [[<tvar name=1>m:Special:MyLanguage/IRC/Channels#MediaWiki_and_technical</tvar>|IRC/Channels]] on Meta-Wiki for other channels used by the Wikimedia community.

== Connecting to IRC == <!--T:13-->
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<translate><!--T:14--> You can join an IRC channel via your web browser, or by installing an IRC application.</translate>
<translate><!--T:34--> 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.</translate>

<translate><!--T:35--> Here are some links that may help:</translate>

*[[m:Special:MyLanguage/IRC/Instructions|<translate><!--T:30--> IRC/Instructions</translate>]]
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* [[w:Comparison of Internet Relay Chat clients|Comparison of IRC clients]] - If you do not have an IRC client installed, then this list should help you find one.</translate>
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* [[w:List of Internet Relay Chat commands|List of IRC commands]] - An overview of available IRC commands.

== Etiquette == <!--T:38-->
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* <translate><!--T:39--> Check that this is the [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Communication</tvar>|best method of communication]] for your particular problem.</translate>
* <translate><!--T:3--> '''It's okay to idle.''' You can stay connected or read along without talking. Sometimes you won't get an answer immediately.</translate>
* '''<translate><!--T:40--> Don't ask to ask.</translate>''' <translate><!--T:41--> If you have a question - just ask it!</translate>
* '''<translate><!--T:42--> Provide all the info when asking a question.</translate>''' <translate><!--T:43--> Feel free to include details right away.</translate> <translate><!--T:44--> Use a [<tvar name=url>https://dpaste.org/</tvar> pastebin] for long error messages and share the link.</translate>

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== Links == <!--T:7-->
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* [https://libera.chat/ Libera.Chat] - <translate><!--T:8--> The network that hosts our IRC channels</translate>

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