WikiNearby

WikiNearby is a powerful tool available on toolforge.org that allows users to discover Wikipedia articles based on their geographic location. This step-by-step documentation will guide you through the process of using the WikiNearby tool effectively.

Step 1: Accessing the ToolForge website 1. Open your preferred web browser and go to the ToolForge website (https://hay.toolforge.org/) or simply click on this link.

2. Sign in to ToolForge using your Wikimedia or Wikimedia Toolforge account credentials. If you don't have an account, create one by following the registration process.

Step 2: Locating the WikiNearby tool 1. After logging in, navigate to the tool directory or search for "WikiNearby" using the search bar. 2. Click on the WikiNearby tool to access its homepage.

Step 3: Understanding the WikiNearby interface 1. Once you're on the WikiNearby homepage, you will find the language and article or coordinate ares with text field to enter the language code and also choose the coordinate location you want to see the articles for.

Step 4: Initiating the search 1. After setting the search parameters, click on the "Search" button to initiate the search. 2. The will now display markers for Wikipedia articles within the specified radius and category (if applicable).

Step 5: Exploring search results 1. To access the full Wikipedia article, click on the article's title in the pop-up window.

Step 6: Adjusting search parameters 1. If you want to refine your search, you can modify the search parameters on the interface. 2. Adjust the search radius, language, or category as needed. 3. Click on the "Search" button again to update the results.