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Vv: Document required page types and the shared sub-wiki navigation

2026-11-01T22:07:28Z

Document required page types and the shared sub-wiki navigation

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	New pages default to '''Regular article''' without a timeline. You can change both choices later in '''Page options'''. Confirmed editors can change these options, and ordinary page protection still applies.		New pages default to '''Regular article''' without a timeline. You can change both choices later in '''Page options'''. Confirmed editors can change these options, and ordinary page protection still applies.

			== Page types ==
			Choose a page type before opening the editor. Existing articles can be reclassified with '''Change page type''' beneath their title or '''Page type''' in their tools. The page's text, address and history are preserved. Page type and page layout are separate choices: a Person profile or Community can use either layout.

	== Optional timelines ==		== Optional timelines ==
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	* Breadcrumbs link back through parent topics.		* Breadcrumbs link back through parent topics.
	* The compact navigation within each sub-wiki provides its home, directory, optional wiki timeline, source library, recent changes, and page creation.		* The compact navigation within each sub-wiki provides its home, directory, optional wiki timeline, source library, recent changes, and page creation.
	* The site sidebar has one shared '''~~Explore sub~~-wikis''' ~~link~~, ~~so it stays compact as the number of~~ sub-wikis ~~grows~~.		* The site sidebar has one shared '''Sub-wikis''' section with links to explore, start a sub-wiki, and read this guide. Individual sub-wikis use their local navigation, keeping the sidebar compact.
	* Hub and child-page edits continue to update the profile’s position in the main site’s recently updated list.		* Hub and child-page edits continue to update the profile’s position in the main site’s recently updated list.
	* [[Special:Subwiki\|Explore sub-wikis]] lists the available homes.		* [[Special:Subwiki\|Explore sub-wikis]] lists the available homes.

Vv: Document shared sidebar navigation and local sub-wiki tools

2026-11-01T21:20:52Z

Document shared sidebar navigation and local sub-wiki tools

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	* The hub’s '''All pages''' directory searches titles only within that sub-wiki and loads 40 entries per page.		* The hub’s '''All pages''' directory searches titles only within that sub-wiki and loads 40 entries per page.
	* Breadcrumbs link back through parent topics.		* Breadcrumbs link back through parent topics.
	* ~~A contextual sidebar~~ provides ~~the hub~~ home, directory, optional wiki timeline, recent changes, and page creation.		* The compact navigation within each sub-wiki provides its home, directory, optional wiki timeline, source library, recent changes, and page creation.
			* The site sidebar has one shared '''Explore sub-wikis''' link, so it stays compact as the number of sub-wikis grows.
	* Hub and child-page edits continue to update the profile’s position in the main site’s recently updated list.		* Hub and child-page edits continue to update the profile’s position in the main site’s recently updated list.
	* [[Special:Subwiki\|Explore sub-wikis]] lists the available homes.		* [[Special:Subwiki\|Explore sub-wikis]] lists the available homes.

Vv: Document optional timelines and reversible page layouts

2026-11-01T21:05:34Z

Document optional timelines and reversible page layouts

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	A '''sub-wiki''' is a subject’s own home page and collection of nested articles inside snark.city. Accounts, permissions, editing tools, and revision history are shared with the main site.		A '''sub-wiki''' is a subject’s own home page and collection of nested articles inside snark.city. Accounts, permissions, editing tools, and revision history are shared with the main site.

			== Choose a page layout ==
			Open an existing article’s '''Page options''' tab. Choose '''Regular article''' or '''Sub-wiki home''', then save. A person, community, project, or general article can use either layout.

			A regular article uses the standard wiki presentation. A sub-wiki home adds a landing-page design and local tools for browsing and creating pages beneath it. Switching layout keeps the article’s text, revision history, child pages, and existing addresses. Child articles keep their regular layout; change the collection’s layout on its standalone home page.

	== Create a new sub-wiki ==		== Create a new sub-wiki ==
	# Open [[Special:CreatePage\|Create a page]] and choose '''~~Person profile~~'''.		# Open [[Special:CreatePage\|Create a page]] and choose the appropriate subject type.
	~~# Check~~ '''~~Build this profile as a sub~~-wiki home'''.		# Under '''Page layout''', choose '''Sub-wiki home'''.
	# Enter the ~~person’s full~~ name and start editing.		# Enter the subject’s name and start editing.
	# ~~Keep <code><nowiki>{{Sub-wiki home}}</nowiki></code>, write~~ a sourced introduction, and ~~save~~.		# Write a sourced introduction and save.

			New pages default to '''Regular article''' without a timeline. You can change both choices later in '''Page options'''. Confirmed editors can change these options, and ordinary page protection still applies.

	~~The hub receives local navigation and~~ a ~~readable address based~~ on ~~its name~~. ~~Confirmed editors can create hubs~~. ~~Normal~~ page ~~protection and editing permissions apply~~.		== Optional timelines ==
			In '''Page options''', check '''Show a timeline on this page''' to add the Timeline tab and event section. On the page-creation form, the equivalent choice is '''Include a timeline'''. Each page makes this choice independently.

	~~== Convert an existing page ==~~		Turning a timeline off hides its tab and embedded event section. It keeps all saved events, sources, locks, Trash, and revision history, so turning it on again restores the same timeline. Saved events remain readable at the existing timeline address while the feature is off. Events must be edited through the timeline editor; administrators continue to manage locks and recovery.
	~~Edit the standalone page~~ and ~~add <code><nowiki>{{Sub-wiki home}}</nowiki></code>~~. ~~Its existing text~~ and revision history remain ~~in place~~. ~~For a community, project, or general subject, set~~ the ~~template’s type parameter~~ to ~~<code>community</code>, <code>project</code>, or <code>general</code>~~.

	~~Use the page’s Move tool if its title needs to change~~. ~~Keep the redirect from~~ an ~~older title so existing links continue to work~~.		The site main page cannot have a timeline. An existing timeline with saved data stays enabled unless an editor explicitly turns it off.

	== Add articles and nested topics ==		== Add articles and nested topics ==
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	* The hub’s '''All pages''' directory searches titles only within that sub-wiki and loads 40 entries per page.		* The hub’s '''All pages''' directory searches titles only within that sub-wiki and loads 40 entries per page.
	* Breadcrumbs link back through parent topics.		* Breadcrumbs link back through parent topics.
	* A contextual sidebar provides the hub home, directory, timeline, recent changes, and page creation.		* A contextual sidebar provides the hub home, directory, optional wiki timeline, recent changes, and page creation.
	* Hub and child-page edits continue to update the profile’s position in the main site’s recently updated list.		* Hub and child-page edits continue to update the profile’s position in the main site’s recently updated list.
	* [[Special:Subwiki\|Explore sub-wikis]] lists the available homes.		* [[Special:Subwiki\|Explore sub-wikis]] lists the available homes.

Vv: Add reusable snark.city sub-wiki tools and documentation

2026-11-01T20:19:16Z

Add reusable snark.city sub-wiki tools and documentation

New page

A '''sub-wiki''' is a subject’s own home page and collection of nested articles inside snark.city. Accounts, permissions, editing tools, and revision history are shared with the main site.

== Create a new sub-wiki ==
# Open [[Special:CreatePage|Create a page]] and choose '''Person profile'''.
# Check '''Build this profile as a sub-wiki home'''.
# Enter the person’s full name and start editing.
# Keep <code><nowiki>{{Sub-wiki home}}</nowiki></code>, write a sourced introduction, and save.

The hub receives local navigation and a readable address based on its name. Confirmed editors can create hubs. Normal page protection and editing permissions apply.

== Convert an existing page ==
Edit the standalone page and add <code><nowiki>{{Sub-wiki home}}</nowiki></code>. Its existing text and revision history remain in place. For a community, project, or general subject, set the template’s type parameter to <code>community</code>, <code>project</code>, or <code>general</code>.

Use the page’s Move tool if its title needs to change. Keep the redirect from an older title so existing links continue to work.

== Add articles and nested topics ==
Use '''Add a page''' in the hub’s local menu. Keep the hub selected as the related subject. Enter <code>Media/The Act</code> to create two levels beneath the home page. Names become readable address segments, with spaces converted to hyphens. The form previews the resulting address.

Inside a topic, '''Add a subpage here''' pre-fills that topic as the parent. You can nest up to eight levels. '''Timeline''' is reserved for managed event data; create and edit it through the event editor.

== Navigation and discovery ==
* The hub’s '''All pages''' directory searches titles only within that sub-wiki and loads 40 entries per page.
* Breadcrumbs link back through parent topics.
* A contextual sidebar provides the hub home, directory, timeline, recent changes, and page creation.
* Hub and child-page edits continue to update the profile’s position in the main site’s recently updated list.
* [[Special:Subwiki|Explore sub-wikis]] lists the available homes.

== Home-page layout ==
Use [[Template:Sub-wiki card]] inside a <code>sh-card-grid</code> container for topic cards. Keep the page editable: add internal wiki links and references rather than hardcoding a second website. [[Gypsy Rose Blanchard|The Gypsy Rose Blanchard wiki]] provides a working example.

== Addresses and history ==
The friendly address is a route to the native MediaWiki page. Editing, talk pages, protection, history, and the API continue to use normal page titles. Existing native links still reach the same article. Images and templates remain shared with snark.city.