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prop=images (im)

(main | query | images)
  • 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 ZNC.
api.php?action=query&prop=images&titles=ZNC [open in sandbox]
Get information about all files used on the page ZNC.
api.php?action=query&generator=images&titles=ZNC&prop=info [open in sandbox]