Extension:ParserFunctions

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ParserFunctions; Release status: stable
Implementation	Parser function
Description	Enhances the parser with logical and string functions
Author(s)	Tim Starlingtalk
Latest version	Continuous updates
Compatibility policy	Snapshots releases along with MediaWiki. Master is not backward compatible.
MediaWiki	1.25+
Database changes	No
License	GNU General Public License 2.0 or later
Download	Download extension ; Git [?]: Download Git master; browse repository (Phabricator · GitHub); commit history; repository contributors (GitHub); code review; ; README
Help	parser functions; parser functions for strings;
	Parameters $wgPFEnableStringFunctions; $wgPFStringLengthLimit;
	Hooks used ParserFirstCallInit; ParserTestGlobals; ScribuntoExternalLibraries;
Quarterly downloads	307 (Ranked 11th)
Public wikis using	15,766 (Ranked 4th)
	Translate the ParserFunctions extension if it is available at translatewiki.net
Issues	Open tasks · Report a bug

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This extension comes with MediaWiki 1.18 and above. Thus you do not have to download it again. However, you still need to follow the other instructions provided.

The ParserFunctions extension enhances the wikitext parser with helpful functions, mostly related to logic and string handling. Since MediaWiki 1.15, ParserFunctions has incorporated most (but not all) functions from the former StringFunctions extension, which may be enabled or disabled.

For instructions on how to use this extension, see the help pages.

Installation

Download and move the extracted ParserFunctions folder to your extensions/ directory.
Developers and code contributors should install the extension from Git instead, using:cd extensions/ git clone https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/mediawiki/extensions/ParserFunctions
Add the following code at the bottom of your LocalSettings.php file:
```
wfLoadExtension( 'ParserFunctions' );
```
Configure as required, e.g., if you want to use the integrated string function functionality, add just after that line:

$wgPFEnableStringFunctions = true;

Done – Navigate to Special:Version on your wiki to verify that the extension is successfully installed.

Configuration

$wgPFEnableStringFunctions: Allows to activate the integrated string function functionality (see string functions ). The default value is false.
$wgPFStringLengthLimit: Defines the maximum length of a string that string functions can operate on. The default value is 1000.

Help pages

This extension is being used on one or more Wikimedia projects. This probably means that the extension is stable and works well enough to be used by such high-traffic websites. Look for this extension's name in Wikimedia's CommonSettings.php and InitialiseSettings.php configuration files to see where it's installed. A full list of the extensions installed on a particular wiki can be seen on the wiki's Special:Version page.

This extension is included in the following wiki farms/hosts and/or packages:

This is not an authoritative list. Some wiki farms/hosts and/or packages may contain this extension even if they are not listed here. Always check with your wiki farms/hosts or bundle to confirm.

ParserFunctions Release status: stable
Implementation	Parser function
Description	Enhances the parser with logical and string functions
Author(s)	Tim Starling^talk
Latest version	Continuous updates
Compatibility policy	Snapshots releases along with MediaWiki. Master is not backward compatible.
MediaWiki	1.25+
Database changes	No
License	GNU General Public License 2.0 or later
Download	Download extension Git ^[?]: Download Git master browse repository (Phabricator · GitHub) commit history repository contributors (GitHub) code review README
Help	parser functions parser functions for strings
Parameters `$wgPFEnableStringFunctions` `$wgPFStringLengthLimit`
Hooks used ParserFirstCallInit ParserTestGlobals ScribuntoExternalLibraries
Quarterly downloads	307 (Ranked 11^th)
Public wikis using	15,766 (Ranked 4^th)
Translate the ParserFunctions extension if it is available at translatewiki.net
Issues	Open tasks · Report a bug

Installation

Configuration

Help pages

See also