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action=generatedumps

(main | generatedumps)
  • This module requires read rights.
  • This module requires write rights.
  • This module only accepts POST requests.
  • Source: DataDump
  • License: GPL-3.0-or-later

Generate dumps

Specific parameters:
Other general parameters are available.
type

Generate dump with this specified type.

token

A "csrf" token retrieved from action=query&meta=tokens

This parameter is required.
Example:
This is an example of how to generate dumps.
api.php?action=generatedumps&type=example&token=123ABC [open in sandbox]