MediaWiki to INI Converter

About MediaWiki to INI Converter

Convert MediaWiki table markup to INI (Initialization) configuration file format. Perfect for creating configuration files from wiki documentation for applications, servers, and system settings.

Key Features

• Section Support: Automatically creates [section] blocks from table data
• MediaWiki Parser: Accurately parses MediaWiki table syntax with {| |} delimiters
• Flexible Section Column: Choose which column to use as section names
• Key Sanitization: Converts headers to valid INI keys
• Header Comments: Optional metadata comments at file start
• Multiple Sections: Each table row becomes a separate section
• Standard Format: Compatible with all INI parsers

How to Use

1. Input MediaWiki Table: Paste your MediaWiki table markup or upload a .wiki file
2. Configure Options: Set section column and header preferences
3. Review Output: The INI file generates automatically
4. Copy or Download: Use the configuration file in your application

INI Format Structure

Each row in your MediaWiki table becomes a section in the INI file:

• Section Name: Taken from the specified column (default: first column)
• Key-Value Pairs: Other columns become key=value pairs
• Comments: Optional header comments with generation info

Example Conversion

MediaWiki Input:

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Server !! Host !! Port !! Timeout !! SSL
|-
| Production || prod.example.com || 443 || 30 || true
|-
| Staging || staging.example.com || 443 || 30 || true
|-
| Development || localhost || 8080 || 60 || false
|}

INI Output:

; Generated from MediaWiki table
; Date: 2024-01-15T10:30:00.000Z

[Production]
Host=prod.example.com
Port=443
Timeout=30
SSL=true

[Staging]
Host=staging.example.com
Port=443
Timeout=30
SSL=true

[Development]
Host=localhost
Port=8080
Timeout=60
SSL=false

Common Use Cases

• Wiki to Config: Convert wiki documentation tables to configuration files
• Application Config: Create configuration files for applications from wiki data
• Server Settings: Define server configurations from wiki tables
• Database Connections: Store database connection strings from wiki documentation
• Environment Variables: Manage environment-specific settings
• System Configuration: Generate system config files from wiki data

INI File Features

• Standard Format: Compatible with Python configparser, PHP parse_ini_file, and more
• Section Organization: Logical grouping with [section] headers
• Key-Value Pairs: Simple key=value syntax
• Comments: Semicolon-prefixed comments for documentation

Key Sanitization

Headers are automatically converted to valid INI keys:

• Special characters replaced with underscores
• Numbers at start prefixed with underscore
• Alphanumeric, dots, dashes, and underscores preserved

Configuration Tips

• Section Column: Use column 0 (first) for section names by default
• Multiple Configs: Each row creates a separate configuration section
• Empty Values: Empty cells become empty values (key=)
• Comments: Enable header comments for better documentation

MediaWiki Table Syntax

Supports standard MediaWiki table markup:

• {|: Table opening with optional attributes
• ! Header: Exclamation mark for header cells (separated by !!)
• |-: Row separator
• | Data: Pipe for data cells (separated by ||)
• |}: Table closing

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your MediaWiki data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.

FAQ  MediaWiki to INI Converter

What is an INI file used for?

INI files are simple key=value configuration files commonly used by applications, services, and legacy systems. They are easy to read, edit, and parse across many programming languages.

How does the tool choose section names?

The section name comes from the column you select as the Section Name Column. Each row uses that column value inside square brackets (for example, [Production]), and the remaining columns become key=value pairs.

What if two rows have the same section name?

If multiple rows share the same section name, the resulting INI file will contain multiple sections with the same header. Some parsers merge these, while others keep the last value for duplicate keys. For predictable behavior, try to keep section names unique.

Are empty cells preserved?

Yes. Empty cells are converted to keys with an empty value (for example, Timeout=). You can edit the generated INI if you want to remove or adjust those entries.

Can I use this INI file directly in my application?

In most cases, yes. The output follows standard INI conventions and should work with common parsers such as Pythons configparser, PHPs parse_ini_file(), and many others. Always test the file in your target environment before deploying to production.