Module:Trim quotes

This module is rated as beta, and is ready for widespread use. It is still new and should be used with some caution to ensure the results are as expected.

Implements {{Trim quotes}}.

Usage

{{#invoke:Trim quotes|trim|string to trim}}

or

{{#invoke:Trim quotes|trim|s=string to trim}}

local p = {}

function p._trim(s)
	if s then
		if s:match([[^(['"]).*%1$]]) then return p._trim(string.sub(s,2,-2)) else return s end
	else
		return ""
	end
end

function p.trim(frame)
	local s = (frame.args['s'] or frame.args[1]) or (frame:getParent().args['s'] or frame:getParent().args[1])
	return p._trim(s)
end

return p