MCP-Wikipedia-API-Server
BasicMCP-Wikipedia-API-Server is a FastAPI-based server that fetches Wikipedia summaries for AI assistants, enabling them to provide quick and relevant information. It runs as an MCP-compatible server and is designed for efficient data retrieval and deployment using Google Colab and Ngrok.
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Overview
MCP-Wikipedia-API-Server is a FastAPI-based server that fetches Wikipedia summaries for AI assistants, enabling them to provide quick and relevant information. It runs as an MCP-compatible server and is designed for efficient data retrieval and deployment using Google Colab and Ngrok.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
pip install fastapi uvicorn pyngrok requests wikipedia-api nest_asyncio2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-wikipedia-api-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"pip install fastapi uvicorn pyngrok requests wikipedia-api nest_asyncio"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from MCP-Wikipedia-API-Server?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in MCP-Wikipedia-API-Server?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in MCP-Wikipedia-API-Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in MCP-Wikipedia-API-Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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