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action=wbcreateredirect
(main | wbcreateredirect)
- This module requires read rights.
- This module requires write rights.
- This module only accepts POST requests.
- Source: WikibaseClient
- License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Creates Entity redirects.
Specific parameters:
Other general parameters are available.
- from
Entity ID to make a redirect
- This parameter is required.
- to
Entity ID to point the redirect to
- This parameter is required.
- token
A "csrf" token retrieved from action=query&meta=tokens
- This parameter is required.
- bot
Mark this edit as bot. This URL flag will only be respected if the user belongs to the group "Bots".
- Type: boolean (details)
Example:
- Turn Q999999998 into a redirect to Q999999999
- api.php?action=wbcreateredirect&from=Q999999998&to=Q999999999 [open in sandbox]