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action=delete

(main | delete)
  • This module requires read rights.
  • This module requires write rights.
  • This module only accepts POST requests.
  • Source: MediaWiki
  • License: GPL-2.0-or-later

Delete a page.

Specific parameters:
Other general parameters are available.
title

Title of the page to delete. Cannot be used together with pageid.

pageid

Page ID of the page to delete. Cannot be used together with title.

Type: integer
reason

Reason for the deletion. If not set, an automatically generated reason will be used.

tags

Change tags to apply to the entry in the deletion log.

Values (separate with | or alternative):
deletetalk

Delete the talk page, if it exists.

Type: boolean (details)
watch
Deprecated.

Add the page to the current user's watchlist.

Type: boolean (details)
watchlist

Unconditionally add or remove the page from the current user's watchlist, use preferences (ignored for bot users) or do not change watch.

One of the following values: nochange, preferences, unwatch, watch
Default: preferences
unwatch
Deprecated.

Remove the page from the current user's watchlist.

Type: boolean (details)
oldimage

The name of the old image to delete as provided by action=query&prop=imageinfo&iiprop=archivename.

token

A "csrf" token retrieved from action=query&meta=tokens

This parameter is required.
Examples:

Delete [[

Welcome to the SpiritVale Wiki!

Click to Search

Welcome to the SpiritVale Wiki

SpiritVale is a free-to-play, class-based action MMORPG inspired by Ragnarok Online. Build your own hero, battle corrupted creatures, and uncover lost history in a world torn by magic and decay.

Choose a base class — Warrior, Knight, Mage, Rogue, Scout, Acolyte, or Summoner — and unlock unique skill trees and advanced specializations as you grow. Explore diverse biomes, battle powerful bosses, and team up with friends in real-time, action-based combat.

We also have a database with full details on items, monsters, and more: spiritvale.info

Recent Updates
18 December 2025

New weapon graphics, leech and autocast system changes, and balance adjustments across multiple classes.

12 December 2025

Update with various improvements and fixes.

12 December 2025

Update with various improvements and fixes.


Classes

Base Advanced I Advanced II Advanced III
Warrior
Knight Paladin
Rogue Shinobi
Scout
Mage Wizard
Acolyte Priest
Summoner

]].

api.php?action=delete&title=Main%20Page&token=123ABC [open in sandbox]

Delete [[

Welcome to the SpiritVale Wiki!

Click to Search

Welcome to the SpiritVale Wiki

SpiritVale is a free-to-play, class-based action MMORPG inspired by Ragnarok Online. Build your own hero, battle corrupted creatures, and uncover lost history in a world torn by magic and decay.

Choose a base class — Warrior, Knight, Mage, Rogue, Scout, Acolyte, or Summoner — and unlock unique skill trees and advanced specializations as you grow. Explore diverse biomes, battle powerful bosses, and team up with friends in real-time, action-based combat.

We also have a database with full details on items, monsters, and more: spiritvale.info

Recent Updates
18 December 2025

New weapon graphics, leech and autocast system changes, and balance adjustments across multiple classes.

12 December 2025

Update with various improvements and fixes.

12 December 2025

Update with various improvements and fixes.


Classes

Base Advanced I Advanced II Advanced III
Warrior
Knight Paladin
Rogue Shinobi
Scout
Mage Wizard
Acolyte Priest
Summoner

]] with the reason Preparing for move.

api.php?action=delete&title=Main%20Page&token=123ABC&reason=Preparing%20for%20move [open in sandbox]