This concept is closely related with XMLRPC. There are already some Python based WikiEngines that are demonstrating the possibilities of remotely editing the WikiContent.
Will an AtomAPI be integrated in DokuWiki?
What are the main benefits of using AtomAPI?
I am building a REST API Framework that allows application developers to add a REST API to their app. It is available at http://wiki.jonnay.net/bunny/meditation/meditation and is licensed under a BSD License. I'd be happy to work with DokuWiki to help get it working with the AtomAPI. — Jonathan Arkell 2006-02-16 20:47