WikiRef

WikiRef is a free/libre and open source cross-platform tool that helps you verify and archive the references on a MediaWiki instance.

Introduction
As a MediaWiki user, you know how important it is to have reliable and accurate references on your pages. But verifying and maintaining these references can be a daunting task. That's where WikiRef comes in - a free and open-source tool that helps you verify and archive the references on your MediaWiki instance.

Key features

 * Analyze references site-wise, for specific pages or categories
 * Check if references URLs are valid and accessible, so you don't have to worry about dead links
 * Verify the accessibility of YouTube video references, their online status and permissions
 * Generate a script to download those videos if needed
 * Archive non-video sources using the WayBack Machine service
 * Publish back to MediaWiki reporting result

How It Works
WikiRef scans your MediaWiki instance and identifies errors, such as dead links, duplicated or malformed references, and more. It provides a report of the identified issues, making it a useful reporting tool. You can use this information to improve the quality of the sourcing on your instance.

Support or contribute
If you need anything, have any ideas or find any bugs or issues, let me know through the issue tracker, I'm totally open to new suggestions ! Open an issue or contact me by [mailto:contact@emmanuelistace.be mail]