wikipedia mcp
pipStandardThe Wikipedia MCP server fetches structured data from Wikipedia, including article summaries, tables, and metadata. It connects directly to Wikipedia's API, allowing AI agents to retrieve accurate, up-to-date information. Developers use it to enhance LLM responses with verified, context-rich data from Wikipedia.
202430Updated 1 week ago
Overview
The Wikipedia MCP server fetches structured data from Wikipedia, including article summaries, tables, and metadata. It connects directly to Wikipedia's API, allowing AI agents to retrieve accurate, up-to-date information. Developers use it to enhance LLM responses with verified, context-rich data from Wikipedia.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install wikipedia-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"rudra-ravi-wikipedia-mcp-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install wikipedia-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from wikipedia mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- 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 wikipedia mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in wikipedia mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in wikipedia mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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