MediaWiki API help
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action=download
(main | download)
- This module requires read rights.
- Source: FileApi
- License: AGPL-3.0-or-later
Downloads a file stored in the file namespace through the action api
Specific parameters:
Other general parameters are available.
- title
The media file title to retrieve
- pageid
The pageid of the media file to retrieve
- Type: integer
Example:
- Fetch the file Example.ogv
- api.php?action=download&title=File:Example.ogv [open in sandbox]