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prop=extlinks (el)

(main | query | extlinks)

Returns all external URLs (not interwikis) from the given pages.

Specific parameters:

Other general parameters are available.

ellimit: How many links to return.; Type: integer or max; The value must be between 1 and 500.; Default: 10
elcontinue: When more results are available, use this to continue. More detailed information on how to continue queries can be found on mediawiki.org.
elprotocol: Protocol of the URL. If empty and elquery is set, the protocol is http and https. Leave both this and elquery empty to list all external links.; One of the following values: Can be empty, or bitcoin, ftp, ftps, geo, git, gopher, http, https, irc, ircs, magnet, mailto, matrix, mms, news, nntp, redis, sftp, sip, sips, sms, ssh, svn, tel, telnet, urn, worldwind, xmpp; Default: (empty)
elquery: Search string without protocol. Useful for checking whether a certain page contains a certain external url.
elexpandurl: Deprecated.; Expand protocol-relative URLs with the canonical protocol.; Type: boolean (details)

Example:

Get a list of external links on the page [[ Welcome! Before you dive in, please understand a few things... The WoolPaper explains the mechanics of the game, however the Shepherd's Library exists to provide new players with strategic direction. The Library is designed to complement the WoolPaper, PeakPaper, and other official Wolf Game content. If you're new to Wolf Game, welcome! For starters, I recommend you check out the Getting Started page. Also you can follow @farmerpiddy on X for more content. I'll do my best to answer questions as well. Good luck on your journey for economic dominance! - Farmer Piddy Getting started Configuration settings list MediaWiki FAQ MediaWiki release mailing list Localise MediaWiki for your language Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]].: api.php?action=query&prop=extlinks&titles=Main%20Page [open in sandbox]