How to Install Mediawiki on macOS

Mediawiki is a popular open-source software that allows users to create and edit collaborative websites. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Mediawiki on your macOS.

Prerequisites

Before installing Mediawiki, make sure you have the following:

  • A web server (i.e. Apache or Nginx)
  • PHP (version 7.0 or higher)
  • MySQL or MariaDB
  • The latest version of Mediawiki

Step 1: Install Apache

If you do not have Apache installed on your Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Open Terminal.
  2. Type the following command: sudo apachectl start
  3. Press Enter and then enter the administrator password for your Mac.
  4. Apache should now be installed on your computer.

Step 2: Install PHP

If you do not have PHP installed on your Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Open Terminal.
  2. Type the following command: brew install php
  3. Press Enter and wait for the installation to complete.

Step 3: Install MySQL/MariaDB

If you do not have MySQL or MariaDB installed on your Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Open Terminal.
  2. Type the following command: brew install mysql or brew install mariadb
  3. Press Enter and wait for the installation to complete.

Step 4: Install Mediawiki

  1. Download the latest version of Mediawiki from https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki.
  2. Extract the contents of the downloaded file to your web server's document root (usually /Library/WebServer/Documents/).
  3. Rename the extracted directory to mediawiki.
  4. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost/mediawiki/.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should now have Mediawiki installed on your macOS device. From here, you can begin creating and editing collaborative websites using this powerful open-source software.