wikiteam
A set of Python tools for downloading and preserving wikis, including MediaWiki wikis and Wikimedia projects.
What is wikiteam?
WikiTeam is a collection of Python tools for archiving wikis, primarily those running on MediaWiki. It solves the problem of wikis disappearing from the internet by enabling users to download complete backups, including page histories and images, ensuring long-term preservation of free-licensed content.
Archivists, librarians, researchers, and wiki administrators who need to preserve wiki content for historical, research, or backup purposes.
Developers choose WikiTeam because it offers specialized, open-source tools for wiki preservation that are more focused and comprehensive than generic web archiving solutions, with a proven track record of archiving hundreds of thousands of wikis.
Overview
Tools for downloading and preserving wikis. We archive wikis, from Wikipedia to tiniest wikis. As of 2026, WikiTeam has preserved more than 600,000 wikis.
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating backups of MediaWiki-based wikis before shutdowns
- Archiving Wikimedia projects like Wikipedia or Commons for research
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