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list=gadgets (ga)

(main | query | gadgets)
  • This module requires read rights.
  • Source: Gadgets
  • License: unknown

Returns a list of gadgets used on this wiki

Parameters:
gaprop

What gadget information to get:

id
Internal gadget ID
metadata
The gadget metadata
desc
Gadget description transformed into HTML (can be slow, use only if really needed)
Values (separate with |): id, metadata, desc
Default: id|metadata
galanguage
(no description)
gacategories

Gadgets from what categories to retrieve

Separate values with |. Maximum number of values is 50 (500 for bots).
gaids

ID(s) of gadgets to retrieve

Separate values with |. Maximum number of values is 50 (500 for bots).
gaallowedonly

List only gadgets allowed to current user

Type: boolean (details)
gaenabledonly

List only gadgets enabled by current user

Type: boolean (details)
Examples:
Get a list of gadgets along with their descriptions:
api.php?action=query&list=gadgets&gaprop=id|desc [open in sandbox]
Get a list of gadgets with all possible properties:
api.php?action=query&list=gadgets&gaprop=id|metadata|desc [open in sandbox]
Get a list of gadgets belonging to caregory "foo":
api.php?action=query&list=gadgets&gacategories=foo [open in sandbox]
Get information about gadgets "foo" and "bar":
api.php?action=query&list=gadgets&gaids=foo|bar&gaprop=id|desc|metadata [open in sandbox]
Get a list of gadgets enabled by current user:
api.php?action=query&list=gadgets&gaenabledonly [open in sandbox]