# MediaWiki

## Description

Empower your knowledge base with MediaWiki, a versatile and collaborative platform designed to build comprehensive, user-driven documentation. MediaWiki offers a rich extension ecosystem, robust content management capabilities, and customizable configurations to transform your information into a vibrant, living resource.

## Overview

This role deploys MediaWiki using Docker, automating the setup of your wiki instance along with its underlying MariaDB database. It handles generating the essential configuration file (LocalSettings.php) from a seeded template and integrates with an Nginx reverse proxy for secure, efficient web access. For detailed configuration and operational instructions, please refer to the [Installation.md](./Installation.md) file.

## Features

- **Collaborative Editing:** Enable multiple users to create and update content simultaneously through an intuitive interface.
- **Extensible Architecture:** Leverage a wide range of extensions and customization options to tailor the wiki experience to your needs.
- **Robust Content Management:** Organize, categorize, and retrieve information efficiently with powerful content management tools.
- **Scalable Deployment:** Utilize Docker for a portable and scalable setup that adapts as your community grows.
- **Secure and Reliable:** Benefit from secure access via an Nginx reverse proxy combined with a MariaDB backend for reliable data storage.

## Further Resources

- [MediaWiki Official Website](https://www.mediawiki.org/)
- [MediaWiki Documentation](https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings)

## Credits

Developed and maintained by **Kevin Veen-Birkenbach**.  
Learn more at [veen.world](https://www.veen.world).

Part of the [CyMaIS Project](https://github.com/kevinveenbirkenbach/cymais)  
Licensed under [CyMaIS NonCommercial License (CNCL)](https://s.veen.world/cncl).
