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Wikipedia
Search and read Wikipedia articles.
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Wikipedia is a Model Context Protocol server in the Search & Web category. It lets AI assistants that speak MCP call its tools and read its resources over STDIO.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
web_search
Search the web and return top results
fetch_url
Fetch and return the contents of a URL
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wikipedia.
- What is the primary function of the Wikipedia MCP?
- The Wikipedia MCP enables users to search for and retrieve articles directly from Wikipedia. It acts as an interface to access Wikipedia's vast knowledge base programmatically.
- Does this MCP require any authentication or API keys?
- No, the Wikipedia MCP uses 'none' as its authentication type, meaning it does not require an API key, OAuth, or any other credentials for access.
- How can I integrate the Wikipedia MCP with a client like Cline?
- Integration with Cline would typically involve configuring the client to use the MCP's stdio transport. Specific setup steps would depend on Cline's documentation for adding new MCPs.
- Can I search for Wikipedia articles using this MCP?
- Yes, the primary capability of this MCP is to facilitate searching for Wikipedia articles based on user queries, leveraging the 'wikipedia' and 'search' tags.
- Is there a cost associated with using the Wikipedia MCP?
- The Wikipedia MCP itself is available via a community-provided repository and does not explicitly state a cost. Usage costs would depend on the underlying Wikipedia service and any self-hosted deployment.
- What is a key limitation when using the Wikipedia MCP?
- A realistic limitation is that it relies entirely on Wikipedia's content and availability. It cannot provide information beyond what is present on Wikipedia or function if Wikipedia's services are inaccessible.
Install Wikipedia
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"wikipedia": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-wikipedia"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"wikipedia": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-wikipedia"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"wikipedia": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-wikipedia"
]
}
}
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