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The MediaWiki project uses IRC channels (hosted on Libera.Chat) for real-time communication. Here you can ask technical questions, or chat with the developers. IRC is one of our communication channels.

If you're not sure what channel to use, or where to ask a question, ask at #mediawiki. If you're in the wrong place, someone will direct you to the best place to ask your question. Before using #mediawiki for help:

Make sure you have read the FAQ and have looked at Project:Help .
Search mediawiki.org, Meta-Wiki, and an Internet search engine for a solution to your problem.

Channels

#mediawiki

The #mediawiki channel is the main place for real-time discussion and questions about the MediaWiki software. Developers and other knowledgeable users are here to answer your technical questions.

→ #mediawiki ^connect logs old logs (pre-2021)
→ #mediawiki-it ^connect - Italian
→ #mediawiki-es ^connect - Spanish

#wikimedia-tech

This channel is primarily meant for technical questions about Wikimedia projects, such as Wikipedia.org. This includes templates, gadgets, and questions about MediaWiki software development in general.

→ #wikimedia-tech ^connect logs old logs (pre-2021)

#wikimedia-dev

This channel contains activity feeds about bugs and code commits. Sofware developers sometimes talk in this channel, although they often use #wikimedia-tech or #mediawiki instead.

→ #wikimedia-dev ^connect logs old logs (pre-2021)

Other channels

See IRC/Channels on Meta-Wiki for other channels used by the Wikimedia community.

Connecting to IRC

You can join an IRC channel via your web browser, or by installing an IRC application. If you already have an IRC application, then clicking the links above should take you straight to the appropriate channel. To join from your browser, follow the "connect" links instead.

Here are some links that may help:

IRC/Instructions
Comparison of IRC clients - If you do not have an IRC client installed, then this list should help you find one.
List of IRC commands - An overview of available IRC commands.

Etiquette

Check that this is the best method of communication for your particular problem.
It's okay to idle. You can stay connected or read along without talking. Sometimes you won't get an answer immediately.
Don't ask to ask. If you have a question - just ask it!
Provide all the info when asking a question. Feel free to include details right away. Use a pastebin for long error messages and share the link.

Links

Libera.Chat - The network that hosts our IRC channels

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+{{Hatnote|text=<translate><!--T:1--> <tvar name=1>{{ll|IRC}}</tvar> redirects here. For IRC-related extensions to MediaWiki, see <tvar name=cat>{{ll|Category:IRC extensions}}</tvar>.</translate>}}
-<translate>
-<!--T:1-->
-:''[[Special:MyLanguage/IRC|IRC]] redirects here. For IRC extensions, see <tvar|cat>{{ll|Category:IRC extensions}}</>. For IRC based recent changes bots, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Manual:IRC RC Bot|Manual:IRC RC Bot]].''
+<translate><!--T:36--> The MediaWiki project uses [[w:Internet Relay Chat|IRC]] channels (hosted on <tvar name=1>[https://libera.chat/ Libera.Chat]</tvar>) for real-time communication. Here you can ask technical questions, or chat with the developers.</translate>
-<!--T:16-->
+<translate><!--T:37--> IRC is one of our [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Communication</tvar>|communication channels]].</translate>
-'''If you're not sure what channel to use, or where to ask a question, ask at #mediawiki'''. If you're in the wrong place, someone will direct you to the best place to ask your question.
+<translate><!--T:16--> If you're not sure what channel to use, or where to ask a question, '''ask at #mediawiki'''. If you're in the wrong place, someone will direct you to the best place to ask your question.</translate>
-<!--T:3-->
+<translate><!--T:6--> Before using #mediawiki for help:</translate>
-It's okay to "lurk" (hang around and listen without talking), and sometimes you won't get an answer immediately. [<tvar|url>https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/resources/irc</> This explanation tells you a little more about how to use IRC channels to talk about open source.]
-<!--T:6-->
-Before using #mediawiki for help:
+<translate>
 <!--T:25-->
-# Make sure you have read the {{<tvar|1>ll|Manual:FAQ</>|FAQ}} and have looked at <tvar|2>{{ll|Project:Help}}</>.</translate>
+# Make sure you have read the {{<tvar name=1>ll|Manual:FAQ</tvar>|FAQ}} and have looked at <tvar name=2>{{ll|Project:Help}}</tvar>.</translate>
-<translate>
-<!--T:26-->
-# Check that this is the [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Communication</>|best method of communication]] for your particular problem.</translate>
 <translate>
 <!--T:27-->
-# Search [[<tvar|1>Special:Search</>|MediaWiki.org]], [[<tvar|2>:meta:Special:Search</>|Meta-Wiki]] and an Internet search engine for a solution to your problem.</translate>
+# Search [[<tvar name=1>Special:Search</tvar>|mediawiki.org]], [[<tvar name=2>:meta:Special:Search</tvar>|Meta-Wiki]], and an Internet search engine for a solution to your problem.
+</translate>
+{{anchor|Main channels}}
 <translate>
-<!--T:28-->
+== Channels == <!--T:24-->
-# Make sure you are familiar with [http://www.ircbeginner.com/ircinfo/etiquette.html IRC etiquette].</translate>
-<translate>
-<!--T:29-->
-# Don't ask if you can ask a question - just ask it!
-== Main channels == <!--T:24-->
 </translate>
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 <translate>
 <!--T:2-->
-The '''#mediawiki''' [[w:Internet Relay Chat|IRC (Internet Relay Chat)]] channel (on freenode.net) is the best form of real-time communication for discussion of or questions about the MediaWiki software. You will often find developers or other knowledgeable users who will be happy to answer any technical questions you may have.
+The '''#mediawiki''' channel is the main place for real-time discussion and questions about the MediaWiki software. Developers and other knowledgeable users are here to answer your technical questions.
 </translate>
 <br/>
+{{plainlist|
-→ {{irc|mediawiki}}<br/>
+* → {{irc|mediawiki}} <small>[https://wm-bot.wmcloud.org/logs/%23mediawiki/ logs] [https://wm-bot.wmflabs.org/logs/%23mediawiki/ old logs (pre-2021)]</small>
-→ {{irc|mediawiki-it}} - {{#language:it|{{PAGELANGUAGE}}}}<br/>
-→ {{irc|mediawiki-es}} - {{#language:es|{{PAGELANGUAGE}}}}
+* → {{irc|mediawiki-it}} - {{#language:it|{{PAGELANGUAGE}}}}
+* → {{irc|mediawiki-es}} - {{#language:es|{{PAGELANGUAGE}}}}
 }}
-{{InfoCard
-|heading=#wikimedia-dev
-|content=
-<translate><!--T:10--> This channel contains updates about bugs and code commits. Sometimes developers discuss feature development in this channel, although often they use other channels such as #mediawiki due to the amount of bot activity in this channel.</translate>
-<translate><!--T:23--> Updates from many of the repositories are posted (and sometimes discussed) here, thanks to the [[<tvar|1>wikibugs</>|"wikibugs" bot]].</translate>
-<br/>
-→ {{irc|wikimedia-dev}}
 }}
 {{InfoCard
-|heading=#wikimedia-office
+|heading=#wikimedia-tech
 |content=
 <translate>
-<!--T:18-->
+<!--T:20-->
+This channel is primarily meant for technical questions about Wikimedia projects, such as Wikipedia.org. This includes templates, gadgets, and questions about MediaWiki software development in general.
-This channel is often used for public meetings. This includes both technical meetings such as those of the [[Wikimedia Technical Committee]] (Wednesday at 2pm PST/PDT) and non-technical meetings. Usually technical meetings will be announced beforehand on wikitech-l mailing list
 </translate>
 <br/>
+→ {{irc|wikimedia-tech}} <small>[https://wm-bot.wmcloud.org/logs/%23wikimedia-tech/ logs] [https://wm-bot.wmflabs.org/logs/%23wikimedia-tech/ old logs (pre-2021)]</small>
-→ {{irc|wikimedia-office}}
 }}
 {{InfoCard
-|heading=#wikimedia-tech
+|heading=#wikimedia-dev
 |content=
+<translate><!--T:10--> This channel contains activity feeds about bugs and code commits. Sofware developers sometimes talk in this channel, although they often use #wikimedia-tech or #mediawiki instead.</translate>
-<translate>
-<!--T:20-->
-This channel is primarily meant for getting technical help on Wikimedia projects, such as with templates or gadgets. The participants might also answer technical questions about MediaWiki in general.
-</translate>
 <br/>
+→ {{irc|wikimedia-dev}} <small>[https://wm-bot.wmcloud.org/logs/%23wikimedia-dev/ logs] [https://wm-bot.wmflabs.org/logs/%23wikimedia-dev/ old logs (pre-2021)]</small>
-→ {{irc|wikimedia-tech}}
 }}
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 <translate>
-== Other channels == <!--T:11-->
+=== Other channels === <!--T:11-->
 <!--T:12-->
-See [[<tvar|1>m:Special:MyLanguage/IRC/Channels#MediaWiki_and_technical</>|IRC/Channels]] on Meta-Wiki for other channels used by the community and developers.
+See [[<tvar name=1>m:Special:MyLanguage/IRC/Channels#MediaWiki_and_technical</tvar>|IRC/Channels]] on Meta-Wiki for other channels used by the Wikimedia community.
-<!--T:21-->
-Don't worry too much about choosing the right channel. If you're not sure, just use #mediawiki.
 == Connecting to IRC == <!--T:13-->
 </translate>
-<translate><!--T:14--> In order to connect to an IRC channel, you need to have an installed IRC client or to use a Web connection to IRC.</translate>
+<translate><!--T:14--> You can join an IRC channel via your web browser, or by installing an IRC application.</translate>
-<translate>If you already have an IRC client installed, and your browser is correctly set up, then clicking the direct links previously mentioned should automatically take you straight to the appropriate channel.</translate>
+<translate><!--T:34--> If you already have an IRC application, then clicking the links above should take you straight to the appropriate channel. To join from your browser, follow the "connect" links instead.</translate>
-<translate>If you need help finding, installing or configuring an IRC client, then here are some links that may help:</translate>
+<translate><!--T:35--> Here are some links that may help:</translate>
 *[[m:Special:MyLanguage/IRC/Instructions|<translate><!--T:30--> IRC/Instructions</translate>]]
 <translate>
 <!--T:15-->
-* [[w:Comparison of Internet Relay Chat clients|Comparison of IRC clients]] - If you do not have an IRC client installed, then this list should help you find one.
+* [[w:Comparison of Internet Relay Chat clients|Comparison of IRC clients]] - If you do not have an IRC client installed, then this list should help you find one.</translate>
+<translate>
+<!--T:45-->
 * [[w:List of Internet Relay Chat commands|List of IRC commands]] - An overview of available IRC commands.
+== Etiquette == <!--T:38-->
+</translate>
+* <translate><!--T:39--> Check that this is the [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Communication</tvar>|best method of communication]] for your particular problem.</translate>
+* <translate><!--T:3--> '''It's okay to idle.''' You can stay connected or read along without talking. Sometimes you won't get an answer immediately.</translate>
+* '''<translate><!--T:40--> Don't ask to ask.</translate>''' <translate><!--T:41--> If you have a question - just ask it!</translate>
+* '''<translate><!--T:42--> Provide all the info when asking a question.</translate>''' <translate><!--T:43--> Feel free to include details right away.</translate> <translate><!--T:44--> Use a [<tvar name=url>https://dpaste.org/</tvar> pastebin] for long error messages and share the link.</translate>
+<translate>
 == Links == <!--T:7-->
 </translate>
-* [http://freenode.net/ freenode.net] - <translate><!--T:8--> network that hosts #mediawiki</translate>
+* [https://libera.chat/ Libera.Chat] - <translate><!--T:8--> The network that hosts our IRC channels</translate>
-* [http://wm-bot.wmflabs.org/browser/ <translate><!--T:31--> Channel logs</translate>]
-* [https://wm-bot.wmflabs.org/dump/%23mediawiki.htm <translate><!--T:33--> Channel db of wm-bot in #mediawiki</translate>]
+__NOTOC__
 [[Category:MediaWiki development{{#translation:}}]]
 [[Category:MediaWiki Communication{{#translation:}}]]