This template is used to rate Lua modules by quality.
It is placed at the top of the module's /doc subpage.
It produces a message informing users about the rating system, and it also places the module into a tracking category.
If {{Module rating}} is used outside the Module namespace, an error message is shown: <translate> Error:</translate> <translate> <tvar name=1>{{Module rating}}</tvar> must be placed in the Module namespace.</translate>
Ratings
The rating should be placed in the first positional parameter.
There are five different ratings: pre-alpha, alpha, beta, release and protected.
There are also short alias codes for each of the ratings.
Rating
Aliases
Result
pre-alpha
prealpha pa
<translate> This module is rated as [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Category:Modules in pre-alpha development</tvar>|pre-alpha]].</translate> <translate> It is unfinished, and may or may not be in active development.</translate> <translate> It should not be used from article namespace pages.</translate> <translate> Modules remain pre-alpha until the original editor (or someone who takes one over if it is abandoned for some time) is satisfied with the basic structure.</translate>
alpha
a
<translate> This module is rated as [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Category:Modules in alpha</tvar>|alpha]].</translate> <translate> It is ready for third party input, and may be used on a few pages to see if problems arise, but should be watched.</translate> <translate> Suggestions for new features or changes in their input and output mechanisms are welcome.</translate>
beta
b
<translate> This module is rated as [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Category:Modules in beta</tvar>|beta]], and is ready for widespread use.</translate> <translate> It is still new and should be used with some caution to ensure the results are as expected.</translate>
release
r general g
<translate> This module is rated as [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Category:Modules for general use</tvar>|ready for general use]].</translate> <translate> It has reached a mature form and is thought to be bug-free and ready for use wherever appropriate.</translate> <translate> It is ready to mention on help pages and other resources as an option for new users to learn.</translate> <translate> To reduce server load and bad output, it should be improved by sandbox testing rather than repeated trial-and-error editing.</translate>
protected
protect p
<translate> This module is [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Category:Modules subject to page protection</tvar>|subject to {{<tvar name=2>#if:</tvar>|cascading|page}} protection]].</translate> <translate> It is a highly visible module in use by a very large number of pages.</translate> <translate> Because vandalism or mistakes would affect many pages, and even trivial editing might cause substantial load on the servers, it is [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Project:Protected page</tvar>|protected]] from editing.</translate>
Anything else or if missing
<translate> Module rating is invalid or not specified.</translate>
TemplateData
This template is used to rate Lua modules by quality. It is placed at the top of the module's /doc subpage. It produces a message informing users about the rating system, and it also places the module into a tracking category.
{{module rating|rating|reason for documentation protection|action for documentation protection}}
The second and third unnamed arguments correspond to reason and action of {{Pp}} which gets included on the documentation subpage if at least the second unnamed argument is present.
Ratings
The rating should be placed in the first positional parameter. There are six different ratings: pre-alpha, alpha, beta, release, and protected, and semiprotected. There are also short alias codes for each of the ratings.
Rating
Aliases
Result
pre-alpha
prealpha pa
<translate> This module is rated as [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Category:Modules in pre-alpha development</tvar>|pre-alpha]].</translate> <translate> It is unfinished, and may or may not be in active development.</translate> <translate> It should not be used from article namespace pages.</translate> <translate> Modules remain pre-alpha until the original editor (or someone who takes one over if it is abandoned for some time) is satisfied with the basic structure.</translate>
alpha
a
<translate> This module is rated as [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Category:Modules in alpha</tvar>|alpha]].</translate> <translate> It is ready for third party input, and may be used on a few pages to see if problems arise, but should be watched.</translate> <translate> Suggestions for new features or changes in their input and output mechanisms are welcome.</translate>
beta
b
<translate> This module is rated as [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Category:Modules in beta</tvar>|beta]], and is ready for widespread use.</translate> <translate> It is still new and should be used with some caution to ensure the results are as expected.</translate>
release
r general g
<translate> This module is rated as [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Category:Modules for general use</tvar>|ready for general use]].</translate> <translate> It has reached a mature form and is thought to be bug-free and ready for use wherever appropriate.</translate> <translate> It is ready to mention on help pages and other resources as an option for new users to learn.</translate> <translate> To reduce server load and bad output, it should be improved by sandbox testing rather than repeated trial-and-error editing.</translate>
protected
protect p
<translate> This module is [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Category:Modules subject to page protection</tvar>|subject to {{<tvar name=2>#if:</tvar>|cascading|page}} protection]].</translate> <translate> It is a highly visible module in use by a very large number of pages.</translate> <translate> Because vandalism or mistakes would affect many pages, and even trivial editing might cause substantial load on the servers, it is [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Project:Protected page</tvar>|protected]] from editing.</translate>
semiprotected
semiprotect semi
<translate> Module rating is invalid or not specified.</translate>
Anything else or if missing
<translate> Module rating is invalid or not specified.</translate>
This template is used to rate Lua modules by quality. It is placed at the top of the module's /doc subpage. It produces a message informing users about the rating system, and it also places the module into a tracking category.
Parameter
Description
Type
Status
Rating
1
One of 'pre-alpha', 'alpha', 'beta', 'release', 'protected' or 'semiprotected', or an approved (see full docs) abbreviation for one of these. As quality ratings, 'protected' and 'semiprotected' can be considered equivalent to 'release', with editing restrictions.
Suggested values
pre-alpha
alpha
beta
release
protected
semiprotected
String
required
Do not categorize
nocat
Set to true to disable categorization by rating. Normally leave blank.
Auto value
true
Boolean
optional
Fake namespace
demospace
Set to module to force template to display outside that namespace. Demonstration purposes only.
Example
module
String
optional
Format: inline
Categories
The template will put modules in one of the following categories, according to the rating specified: