Template:Archived extension/doc

This is a documentation subpage for Template:Archived extension.
It contains usage information, categories and other content that is not part of the original template page.

Purpose

For archiving extensions in a way that removes them from standard view, but is still accessible in revisions history. This allows the wiki to both respect the original contributor by not completely removing their work, while reducing the amount of content that may inadvertently cause confusion or problems for sysadmins and developers. Also add the page to Category:Archived extensions.

Usage

{{Archived extension|oldID|reason=Depended on a service which no longer exists.}}

{{Archived extension|oldID|AltExtension1|AltExtension2|reason=Depended on a service which no longer exists.}}

This extension has been archived.

Depended on a service which no longer exists.
The following other choices are available:

To see the page before archival, click here.

| #default=

This extension has been archived.

Depended on a service which no longer exists.
The following other choices are available:

To see the page before archival, click here.

}}

oldID: Revision ID of the last revision which contained the extension's information; Can be found in the URL by visiting that revision from the page's history screen; If no oldid is provided, the page will automatically be placed in the category Archived extensions without an oldid.

AltExtension1, AltExtension2: Alternative extensions that perform similar functions

reason=: To provide a different explanation for why the extension is being archived