# Wikibase Export

> MediaWiki extension that adds a user-friedly export page

**Wikidata**: [Q115053093](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115053093)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/wikibase-export

## Summary
Wikibase Export is a MediaWiki extension that adds a user-friendly export page for exporting structured data from Wikibase-enabled wikis. It is free software maintained by Professional Wiki, released under the GNU General Public License version 2.0 or later, and its source code is hosted on GitHub.

## Key Facts
- Wikibase Export is a MediaWiki extension that provides a user-friendly export page for structured data.  
- The extension is released under the GNU General Public License, version 2.0 or later.  
- The extension is maintained by Professional Wiki, with maintenance starting on 2022-11-02.  
- Source code repository: https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport.  
- Official website (English): https://professional.wiki/en/extension/wikibase-export.  
- Current preferred release version is 2.0.1, dated 2025-04-25; other releases include 1.0.0 (2023-02-06) and 2.0.0 (2025-04-14).  
- Programming language: PHP, requiring PHP 8.0+ (point in time: 2023-02-06).  
- Dependencies: requires MediaWiki 1.39+ and Wikibase Repository REL1_39+ (point in time: 2025-04-14).  
- Continuous integration: uses GitHub Actions for CI (workflow at .github/workflows/ci.yml) with CI in place since 2022-11-04.  
- Issue tracker: https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport/issues.  
- Has associated demo videos (YouTube IDs include dqCuy1Cu4PY and preferred uBdzDcYChOI, with release dates in late 2022 and February 2023).

## FAQs
### Q: What is Wikibase Export?
A: Wikibase Export is a MediaWiki extension that adds a user-friendly export page for exporting structured data from Wikibase-enabled wikis. It is open-source and maintained by Professional Wiki.

### Q: Where is the source code and how can I report issues?
A: The source code is hosted at https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport. Issues can be reported via the project's issue tracker at https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport/issues.

### Q: Which versions of PHP and MediaWiki does Wikibase Export require?
A: The extension requires PHP 8.0 or newer (stated 2023-02-06). It depends on MediaWiki 1.39+ and Wikibase Repository REL1_39+ (stated 2025-04-14).

### Q: Under what license is Wikibase Export distributed?
A: Wikibase Export is distributed under the GNU General Public License, version 2.0 or later.

### Q: Who maintains Wikibase Export and since when?
A: Professional Wiki maintains the extension, with maintenance recorded as starting on 2022-11-02.

## Why It Matters
Wikibase Export provides a focused solution for exporting structured data from Wikibase-enabled MediaWiki installations by adding a user-friendly export page. For sites that run Wikibase, exporting structured data in standard and accessible ways is a common administrative and user need: this extension targets that need directly. Being open-source (GNU GPL v2+), with source code and issue tracking on GitHub, it enables site operators and developers to inspect, modify, and extend the code. The project documents explicit technical requirements (PHP 8.0+, MediaWiki 1.39+, and a compatible Wikibase Repository release) so administrators can plan upgrades and compatibility. Continuous integration via GitHub Actions indicates an automated testing and QA workflow that supports ongoing maintenance. The availability of recorded demos and an official project page helps adopters evaluate functionality before installation. Overall, Wikibase Export fills a practical niche for Wikibase deployments by simplifying data export workflows while following open development practices.

## Notable For
- Providing a dedicated, user-friendly export page for Wikibase structured data as a MediaWiki extension.  
- Open-source distribution under the GNU General Public License, version 2.0 or later.  
- Maintained by Professional Wiki since 2022-11-02 with an active GitHub repository and issue tracker.  
- Explicit support and requirements for modern environments: PHP 8.0+ and MediaWiki 1.39+/Wikibase REL1_39+.  
- Use of continuous integration via GitHub Actions and published demo videos (YouTube).

## Body
### Overview
- Name: Wikibase Export (aliases include Extension:Wikibase Export, WikibaseExport, Extension:WikibaseExport, WB EX, WBEX).  
- Short description: MediaWiki extension that adds a user-friendly export page for structured data.  
- Instance of: MediaWiki extension and free software.  
- Main subject tags include structured data.

### Versions and Releases
- Version 1.0.0, dated 2023-02-06 (reference in GitHub release notes).  
- Version 2.0.0, dated 2025-04-14.  
- Version 2.0.1 (preferred), dated 2025-04-25.  
- Release metadata and changelogs are available in the repository (README and release tags).

### License and Copyright
- License: GNU General Public License, version 2.0 or later.  
- Copyright status listed as copyrighted with the GPL v2+ license qualifier.

### Technical Requirements and Dependencies
- Programming language: PHP, requiring PHP 8.0+ (point in time: 2023-02-06).  
- Depends on MediaWiki 1.39+ (noted as a dependency with P348: 1.39+).  
- Depends on Wikibase Repository REL1_39+ (listed as a dependency with qualifier REL1_39+ dated 2025-04-14).

### Development and Maintenance
- Maintained by: Professional Wiki (start time: 2022-11-02).  
- Source repository: https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport (repository hosting, issue tracking, and releases).  
- Issue tracker: https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport/issues.

### Software Quality Assurance
- Continuous integration: uses GitHub Actions.  
- CI workflow file located at .github/workflows/ci.yml in the repository.  
- CI activity present since 2022-11-04 per repository records.

### Distribution and Support
- Official project webpage (English): https://professional.wiki/en/extension/wikibase-export.  
- Users and developers can report bugs and feature requests via the GitHub issues page.

### Media and Demos
- Video demo entries exist on YouTube. Two recorded demo video IDs provided in project metadata: dqCuy1Cu4PY (Early Demo, 2022-12-23) and preferred uBdzDcYChOI (Wikibase Export Demo, 2023-02-13).  
- YouTube metadata includes presenters/creators such as Jeroen De Dauw and Professional Wiki and includes view counts as recorded in repository metadata.

### Hooks and Integration
- The extension declares use of specific MediaWiki hooks (identified in project metadata as Q21675033, Q21675111, Q21675174, Q21675152, Q21675146) as listed in the extension.json for version 1.0.0.

### Miscellaneous
- Wikibase world identifier recorded as Bulgaria in project metadata.  
- Sitelink count in the metadata: 1.

## References

1. [GitHub](https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport/commit/bca0fdc88c803203d79eca2c18fef4702a5557cc#)
2. [GitHub](https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport/tree/1.0.0#installation)
3. [GitHub](https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport/tree/1.0.0#version-100---2023-02-06)
4. [Source](https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport/blob/2.0.0/README.md#version-200---2025-04-14)
5. [Source](https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport/blob/2.0.1/README.md#version-201---2025-04-25)
6. [Source](https://api.github.com/repos/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport)
7. [GitHub](https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport)
8. GitHub
9. [Source](https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport/blob/1.0.0/extension.json#L38)
10. [Source](https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport/blob/1.0.0/extension.json#L39)
11. [Source](https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport/blob/1.0.0/extension.json#L40)
12. [Source](https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport/blob/1.0.0/extension.json#L41)
13. [Source](https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport/blob/1.0.0/extension.json#L42)
14. [Source](https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/WikibaseExport/commit/8120a9d2bd346cd47bfd960678f68e9d70590626)
15. Wikibase World