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prop=description (desc)

(main | query | description)
  • This module requires read rights.
  • Source: ShortDescription
  • License: GPL-3.0-or-later

Get a short description a.k.a. subtitle explaining what the target page is about.

Specific parameter:
Other general parameters are available.
desccontinue

When more results are available, use this to continue. More detailed information on how to continue queries can be found on mediawiki.org.

Type: integer
Default: 0
Example:
Get the description for the page 'London'.
api.php?action=query&prop=description&titles=London [open in sandbox]