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### WHOIS Gateway Query Example

Source: https://github.com/wikimedia/mediawiki-extensions-discussiontools/blob/master/tests/cases/en-big-oldparser/en-big-oldparser.html

These examples demonstrate how to query the WHOIS gateway tool to retrieve IP address information. They show the URL structure for making such queries.

```url
https://tools.wmflabs.org/whois/gateway.py?lookup=true&ip=2600%3A1700%3A81F1%3A51
```

```url
https://tools.wmflabs.org/whois/gateway.py?lookup=true&ip=75.111.203.5
```

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### Gadget Collapsible Navigation Example (with JS and CSS)

Source: https://github.com/wikimedia/mediawiki-extensions-discussiontools/blob/master/tests/cases/en-big-oldparser/en-big-oldparser.html

Example URL to demonstrate the 'Allow navigation menus to be collapsed' gadget with both JavaScript and CSS enabled. Useful for testing or showcasing the gadget's appearance.

```url
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Example?withJS=MediaWiki:Gadget-CollapsibleNav.js&withCSS=MediaWiki:Gadget-CollapsibleNav.css
```

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### Gadget Collapsible Navigation Example (with JS only)

Source: https://github.com/wikimedia/mediawiki-extensions-discussiontools/blob/master/tests/cases/en-big-oldparser/en-big-oldparser.html

Example URL to demonstrate the 'Allow navigation menus to be collapsed' gadget with only JavaScript enabled. Use this to isolate the effect of the JavaScript component.

```url
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Example?withJS=MediaWiki:Gadget-CollapsibleNav.js
```

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### Example of Current Code for Table Styling

Source: https://github.com/wikimedia/mediawiki-extensions-discussiontools/blob/master/tests/cases/en-big-parsoid/en-big-parsoid.html

This is the current implementation of the table styling before suggested modifications.

```text
Current code

Body text.
```

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### Legacy Heading Example: Hello

Source: https://github.com/wikimedia/mediawiki-extensions-discussiontools/blob/master/tests/cases/heading-style-parsoid/heading-style-parsoid-formatted-legacy.html

Demonstrates a legacy heading format 'Hello' which is parsed by DiscussionTools.

```json
{
	"wgDiscussionToolsPageThreads": [
		{
			"headingLevel": 2,
			"name": "h-",
			"type": "heading",
			"level": 0,
			"id": "h-Hello",
			"replies": [],
			"uneditableSection": true
		}
	]
}
```

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### Legacy Heading Example: Hello!

Source: https://github.com/wikimedia/mediawiki-extensions-discussiontools/blob/master/tests/cases/heading-style-parsoid/heading-style-parsoid-formatted-legacy.html

Illustrates another legacy heading format 'Hello!' and its representation in DiscussionTools' parsed data.

```json
{
	"wgDiscussionToolsPageThreads": [
		{
			"headingLevel": 2,
			"name": "h-",
			"type": "heading",
			"level": 0,
			"id": "h-Hello!",
			"replies": []
		}
	]
}
```

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### Example of Suggested Code for Table Styling

Source: https://github.com/wikimedia/mediawiki-extensions-discussiontools/blob/master/tests/cases/en-big-parsoid/en-big-parsoid.html

This is the suggested code for table styling, incorporating changes to improve visibility and text color.

```text
Suggested code

Body text.
```

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### Python Bot Fork Example

Source: https://github.com/wikimedia/mediawiki-extensions-discussiontools/blob/master/tests/cases/en-big-parsoid/en-big-parsoid-modified-bullet.html

An example of a Python bot fork, potentially requiring manual restarts due to deadlocks.

```python
signbot.py
```

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### Using Navbar-collapsible for Tables

Source: https://github.com/wikimedia/mediawiki-extensions-discussiontools/blob/master/tests/cases/en-big-parsoid/en-big-parsoid.html

Demonstrates how to create a collapsible table with V-T-E links using the `navbar-collapsible` template and wikitable class.

```wikitext
{| class="wikitable collapsible"
! colspan=4 | {{navbar-collapsible|1=Title text|2=Template:Foo}}

```

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### Template Loop Warning Example

Source: https://github.com/wikimedia/mediawiki-extensions-discussiontools/blob/master/tests/cases/en-big-oldparser/en-big-oldparser.html

This example shows a scenario where placing a template call within its own page can lead to a template loop warning. It highlights the importance of avoiding recursive template calls.

```Wiki markup
Warning: This page calls Wikipedia:WikiProject Physics/Article alerts which causes a template loop (an infinite recursive call).

* FOUND
```

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### Piped Link with Lang Template Example

Source: https://github.com/wikimedia/mediawiki-extensions-discussiontools/blob/master/tests/cases/en-big-parsoid/en-big-parsoid.html

Demonstrates the behavior of piped links containing language templates in wikitext. This example highlights a potential bug where the intended anchor text and link are not rendered correctly.

```wikitext
[[red|green|blue]]
```

```wikitext
[[Castell|{{lang|ca|castells}}]]
```

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### Creating String and Count on Page Templates

Source: https://github.com/wikimedia/mediawiki-extensions-discussiontools/blob/master/tests/cases/en-big-parsoid/en-big-parsoid-modified.html

These examples show the creation of two new templates: 'String on page' and 'Count on page'. They are intended to help optimize or implement functionality related to checking for strings or counting occurrences on a page.

```wikitext
{{String on page}}
```

```wikitext
{{Count on page}}
```

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### Preloading Edit Summary in URL

Source: https://github.com/wikimedia/mediawiki-extensions-discussiontools/blob/master/tests/cases/en-big-parsoid/en-big-parsoid.html

Shows how to preload an edit summary in a MediaWiki URL by appending the `&summary=` parameter. The example demonstrates a direct link with a prefilled summary.

```html
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Sandbox&action=edit&summary=foo%20bar
```
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