Wikibase/Docker

Updated documentation

The installation instructions for Wikibase Suite using Docker can now be found on GitHub and are updated for each release version. Please refer to these instructions!:

Wikibase Suite Deploy documentation on GitHub

FAQ

Can I host Wikibase Suite locally?

Yes, Wikibase Suite can be hosted locally for testing purposes by using the example domain names *.example.com from template.env in your .env file. Configure those domains in /etc/hosts to make them resolve to 127.0.0.1.

However, due to OAuth requirements, QuickStatements will not function properly without publicly accessible domain names for both the WIKIBASE_PUBLIC_HOST and QUICKSTATEMENTS_PUBLIC_HOST. Also, running locally without publicly accessible addresses will prevent the generation of a valid SSL certificate; to accessing locally running services, you will need to allow the invalid certificate when loading the page for the first time.

Can I migrate from another Wikibase installation to WBS Deploy?

It is possible to migrate an existing Wikibase installation to WBS Deploy. The general procedure is as follows:

Back up your MediaWiki
Install Wikibase Suite as described above
Re-apply any changes to config/LocalSettings.php
Import your database dump
Regenerate the WDQS database
Regenerate the Elasticsearch database

Do you recommend any VPS hosting providers?

As of this writing, we can offer no specific recommendations for VPS providers to host Wikibase Suite. The suite has been tested successfully on various providers; as long as the minimum technical requirements are met, it should run as expected.

Where can I get further help?

If you have questions not listed above or need help, use this bug report form to start a conversation with the engineering team.