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+WikipediaFS is a mountable virtual file system that allows to read and
+edit articles from Wikipedia (or any Mediawiki-based site) as if they
+were real files.
+
+It is thus possible to view and edit articles using your favourite
+text-editor. Text-editors tend to be more convenient than a simple
+browser form when it comes to editing large texts and they generally
+include useful features such as Mediawiki syntax highlighting and
+spell checking.
+
+Advanced usage of WikipediaFS includes easy development of scripts and
+bots. Programs simply have to deal with normal files because this is
+WikipediaFS which takes care of the HTTP layer. For example, it would
+be possible to use WikipediaFS to perform a massive content migration
+from an existing site to a Mediawiki.
+
+Features
+
+ * Reading and editing articles, including subpages.
+ * User * configuration : add your own Mediawiki.
+ * Editing with your login
+ * HTTPS, HTTP authentication, proxy.