Wikipedia MCP Server

@progamesigner

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About Wikipedia MCP Server

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Wikipedia MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wikipedia-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/progamesigner/wikipedia-mcp:latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Wikipedia MCP Server tools

Search `keyword` on Wikipedia.

Fetch Wikipedia page content.

Overview

What is Wikipedia Mcp?

Wikipedia Mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools to query Wikipedia. It enables LLMs to search and retrieve Wikipedia page content through a standardized interface.

How to use Wikipedia Mcp?

Install via uvx (recommended), pip, or Docker. Configure the server in your MCP client’s JSON settings with the appropriate command and arguments. The server exposes two tools: search (requires keyword and language) and fetch (requires id and language).

Key features of Wikipedia Mcp

Search Wikipedia by keyword and language.
Fetch full page content using a page ID.
Supports multiple languages via a language parameter.
Run with uvx, Docker, or Python pip installation.

Use cases of Wikipedia Mcp

An LLM answering factual questions by searching Wikipedia.
An agent retrieving full articles for summarization or analysis.
Integration into MCP-compatible chat interfaces or assistants.

Frequently asked questions

What tools does Wikipedia Mcp provide?

It provides `search` to find pages by keyword and `fetch` to retrieve full page content by page ID. Both require a language parameter.

How do I install Wikipedia Mcp?

You can use `uvx` to run it directly, install via `pip install wikipedia-mcp-server` and run `python -m wikipedia_mcp`, or use the Docker image `ghcr.io/progamesigner/wikipedia-mcp:latest`.

Do I need any API keys or authentication?

The README does not mention any API keys or authentication requirements. The server uses public Wikipedia data without special credentials.

Can I run Wikipedia Mcp in Docker?

Yes. A Docker configuration is provided, using the command `docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/progamesigner/wikipedia-mcp:latest`.

What transport does Wikipedia Mcp use?

The README does not specify a transport protocol; it follows the standard MCP server pattern (typically stdio when configured as shown).

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