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prop=categories (cl)

(main | query | categories)
  • This module requires read rights.
  • This module can be used as a generator.
  • Source: MediaWiki
  • License: GPL-2.0-or-later

List all categories the pages belong to.

Parameters:
clprop

Which additional properties to get for each category:

sortkey
Adds the sortkey (hexadecimal string) and sortkey prefix (human-readable part) for the category.
timestamp
Adds timestamp of when the category was added.
hidden
Tags categories that are hidden with __HIDDENCAT__.
Values (separate with | or alternative): hidden, sortkey, timestamp
clshow

Which kind of categories to show.

Values (separate with | or alternative): !hidden, hidden
cllimit

How many categories to return.

Type: integer or max
The value must be between 1 and 500.
Default: 10
clcontinue

When more results are available, use this to continue.

clcategories

Only list these categories. Useful for checking whether a certain page is in a certain category.

Separate values with |.
Maximum number of values is 50 (500 for clients allowed higher limits).
cldir

The direction in which to list.

One of the following values: ascending, descending
Default: ascending
Examples:
Get a list of categories the page Albert Einstein belongs to.
api.php?action=query&prop=categories&titles=Albert%20Einstein [open in sandbox]
Get information about all categories used in the page Albert Einstein.
api.php?action=query&generator=categories&titles=Albert%20Einstein&prop=info [open in sandbox]