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prop=images (im)
- This module requires read rights.
- This module can be used as a generator.
- Source: MediaWiki
- License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Returns all files contained on the given pages.
Specific parameters:
Other general parameters are available.
- imlimit
How many files to return.
- Type: integer or max
- The value must be between 1 and 500.
- Default: 10
- imcontinue
When more results are available, use this to continue. More detailed information on how to continue queries can be found on mediawiki.org.
- imimages
Only list these files. Useful for checking whether a certain page has a certain file.
- Separate values with | or alternative.
- Maximum number of values is 50 (500 for clients that are allowed higher limits).
- imdir
The direction in which to list.
- One of the following values: ascending, descending
- Default: ascending
Examples:
- Get a list of files used on the page The OLPC Wiki.
- api.php?action=query&prop=images&titles=The%20OLPC%20Wiki [open in sandbox]
- Get information about all files used on the page The OLPC Wiki.
- api.php?action=query&generator=images&titles=The%20OLPC%20Wiki&prop=info [open in sandbox]