The Sun Wiki Publisher is a classic productivity extension originally developed by Sun Microsystems for Apache OpenOffice (and later adopted into LibreOffice). It allows users to convert and publish word processor documents directly onto MediaWiki-powered platforms (like Wikipedia or internal company wikis) without needing to write complex wikitext markup language by hand. Key Features
WYSIWYG to Wikitext Conversion: Automatically translates standard text documents into clean MediaWiki syntax, maintaining format properties seamlessly.
Direct-to-Server Publishing: Features a Send -> MediaWiki Server option that prompts a dialog box to hook up, upload, and update live wiki pages straight from the office suite interface.
Rich Text Formatting Support: Translates essential structural attributes, including headers, hyperlinks, nested bulleted lists, and basic tables.
Revision Controls: Includes options to title the target wiki post, add a summary log of the changes, and check a box if the edit is a “minor revision”. Pros & Cons
No Wikitext Required: Perfect for users who want to contribute documentation to a wiki but don’t want to learn raw markup.
No Automatic Image Uploads: Images are supported only if they are already uploaded to the wiki platform separately; it cannot upload local image files automatically.
Excellent Table Conversion: Handles moderately complex word-processor tables reasonably well, which are notoriously tedious to build manually in wiki syntax.
Java Dependency: Requires a client-side Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to run, which frequently triggers bugs, crashes, or hangs during setup.
Saves Time: Bypasses the inefficient process of saving to HTML, running an online converter, and fixing broken syntax manually.
Legacy Software/Bugs: Initially designed years ago, it can clash with modern URL structures (like short URLs) or 64-bit operating systems.
Open & Free: Fully open-source and free to use, natively integrated as a default package in many Linux distributions of LibreOffice.
No Formatting Perfection: While great for basic documentation, intricate layouts or complex macro styling often require manual troubleshooting post-export. How to Use It Sun Wiki Publisher | Apache OpenOffice Extensions