Wikipedia MCP Server

# User Guide This guide helps you install, configure, and use the Wikipedia MCP server effectively. ## Installation - Recommended (Claude Desktop): ```bash pip install pipx && pipx ensurepath pipx install wikipedia-mcp ``` - PyPI: ```bash pip install wikipedia-mcp ``` - From source: ```bash git clone https://github.com/rudra-ravi/wikipedia-mcp.git cd wikipedia-mcp python3 -m venv venv && source venv/bin/activate pip install -e . ``` ## Quick Start - Run the server (stdio transport): ```bash wikipedia-mcp ``` - SSE transport: ```bash wikipedia-mcp --transport sse --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8080 ``` - Select language or country: ```bash wikipedia-mcp --language zh-hans wikipedia-mcp --country Japan wikipedia-mcp --list-countries ``` - Enable caching and set token: ```bash export WIKIPEDIA_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_token wikipedia-mcp --enable-cache --access-token $WIKIPEDIA_ACCESS_TOKEN ``` ## Using with Claude Desktop Add to your Claude config (`claude_desktop_config.json`): ```json { "mcpServers": { "wikipedia": { "command": "wikipedia-mcp" } } } ``` Use full path if needed. See `README.md` for platform-specific locations and variants. ## MCP Tools Overview - `search_wikipedia(query, limit=10)` - `get_article(title)` - `get_summary(title)` - `summarize_article_for_query(title, query, max_length=250)` - `summarize_article_section(title, section_title, max_length=150)` - `extract_key_facts(title, topic_within_article="", count=5)` - `get_related_topics(title, limit=10)` - `get_sections(title)` - `get_links(title)` - `get_coordinates(title)` - `test_wikipedia_connectivity()` See `docs/API.md` for full schemas and example responses. ## Example Workflow 1. Search: ```json {"tool":"search_wikipedia","arguments":{"query":"quantum computing","limit":3}} ``` 2. Get summary for the first result title. 3. Get related topics and sections as needed. 4. Retrieve full article when required. ## Troubleshooting - Empty search results: - Run `test_wikipedia_connectivity` to check network. - Verify query spelling and try broader terms. - 403/rate limits: - Provide `--access-token` or set `WIKIPEDIA_ACCESS_TOKEN`. - Reduce request frequency. - SSE exposure: - Protect with reverse proxy auth or restrict network access. - Country/language conflicts: - Do not set both `--language` and `--country` simultaneously. ## FAQ - Q: Does SSE expose HTTP endpoints publicly? - A: SSE transport exposes MCP resources; add your own reverse proxy and auth if needed. - Q: How do language variants work? - A: The server connects to the base language and adds a `variant` param to requests when applicable. ## Support Open issues at the repository or see the README for contact links.