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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]