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# ๐ Documentation Index - MCP Wikipedia Server
Welcome to the complete documentation suite for the MCP Wikipedia Server project. This index helps you find the right information quickly.
## ๐ฏ Quick Navigation
### ๐ **Getting Started** (Start Here!)
- [๐ Project Overview](PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md) - Complete project summary and architecture
- [๐ README](README.md) - Main project overview with quick start
- [โก Quick Reference](QUICK_REF.md) - Common commands and tool summaries
### ๐ **User Guides**
- [๐ Complete Guide](GUIDE.md) - Detailed setup, usage, and configuration
- [โ FAQ](FAQ.md) - Frequently asked questions and troubleshooting
- [๐ API Documentation](API.md) - Complete API reference with examples
### ๐ ๏ธ **Developer Resources**
- [๐ ๏ธ Development Guide](DEVELOPMENT.md) - Contributing and extending the project
- [๐งช Testing Guide](TESTING.md) - Testing framework and procedures
- [๐ Changelog](CHANGELOG.md) - Version history and updates
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## ๐ Documentation by Use Case
### ๐ค **New User Journey**
1. **Start Here**: [README.md](README.md) - Understand what the project does
2. **Setup**: [GUIDE.md](GUIDE.md#installation) - Get everything running
3. **First Test**: [example_client.py](example_client.py) - Try it out
4. **Learn Tools**: [QUICK_REF.md](QUICK_REF.md#available-tools) - Understand the tools
5. **Integration**: [API.md](API.md#client-integration) - Connect to your application
### ๐ง **Developer Journey**
1. **Architecture**: [PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md](PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md#architecture-overview) - Understand the design
2. **Setup**: [DEVELOPMENT.md](DEVELOPMENT.md#development-setup) - Development environment
3. **Code Structure**: [DEVELOPMENT.md](DEVELOPMENT.md#code-structure) - How the code is organized
4. **Testing**: [TESTING.md](TESTING.md) - Run and write tests
5. **Contributing**: [DEVELOPMENT.md](DEVELOPMENT.md#contributing-guidelines) - Submit improvements
### ๐จ **Troubleshooting Journey**
1. **Common Issues**: [FAQ.md](FAQ.md#troubleshooting) - Quick solutions
2. **Error Messages**: [API.md](API.md#error-handling) - Understand errors
3. **Debug Mode**: [TESTING.md](TESTING.md#debugging-tests) - Deep investigation
4. **Get Help**: [README.md](README.md#support) - Community support
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## ๐ Document Descriptions
### ๐ Core Documentation
#### [README.md](README.md) - Main Project Page
**Purpose**: Primary project introduction and quick start
**Audience**: All users
**Key Sections**:
- Project overview and features
- Quick start instructions
- Installation options
- Integration examples
- Support information
#### [PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md](PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md) - Complete Project Summary
**Purpose**: Comprehensive project status and architecture
**Audience**: Project managers, architects, new contributors
**Key Sections**:
- Project status and metrics
- Complete architecture overview
- Documentation structure guide
- Performance characteristics
- Future roadmap
### ๐ User Guides
#### [GUIDE.md](GUIDE.md) - Complete User Guide
**Purpose**: Detailed setup, usage, and configuration instructions
**Audience**: New users, system administrators
**Key Sections**:
- Prerequisites and requirements
- Step-by-step installation
- Tool usage examples
- Configuration options
- Troubleshooting guide
#### [QUICK_REF.md](QUICK_REF.md) - Quick Reference
**Purpose**: Fast lookup for common commands and tools
**Audience**: Regular users, developers
**Key Sections**:
- Quick start commands
- Tool parameter reference
- Common usage patterns
- Integration examples
#### [FAQ.md](FAQ.md) - Frequently Asked Questions
**Purpose**: Answers to common questions and issues
**Audience**: All users experiencing problems
**Key Sections**:
- Installation and setup issues
- Usage questions
- Troubleshooting steps
- Performance questions
- Integration help
### ๐ง Technical Documentation
#### [API.md](API.md) - API Reference
**Purpose**: Complete technical reference for all APIs
**Audience**: Developers, integration engineers
**Key Sections**:
- Tool specifications
- Request/response formats
- Error handling
- Client integration examples
- Performance characteristics
#### [DEVELOPMENT.md](DEVELOPMENT.md) - Developer Guide
**Purpose**: Development setup and contribution guidelines
**Audience**: Contributors, maintainers
**Key Sections**:
- Development environment setup
- Code architecture and patterns
- Adding new features
- Code quality standards
- Contribution process
#### [TESTING.md](TESTING.md) - Testing Guide
**Purpose**: Testing framework and procedures
**Audience**: Developers, QA engineers
**Key Sections**:
- Test types and coverage
- Running test suites
- Writing new tests
- Performance benchmarks
- CI/CD integration
### ๐ Project Management
#### [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md) - Version History
**Purpose**: Track project changes and releases
**Audience**: All users, maintainers
**Key Sections**:
- Version releases
- Feature additions
- Bug fixes
- Breaking changes
- Migration guides
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## ๐ฏ Documentation by Audience
### ๐ฅ **End Users** (AI Assistant Users)
**Primary Documents**:
- [README.md](README.md) - Start here
- [GUIDE.md](GUIDE.md) - Complete setup
- [FAQ.md](FAQ.md) - Common issues
**Key Topics**:
- How to install and run the server
- How to integrate with Claude Desktop
- Basic troubleshooting
- Understanding the available tools
### ๐ง **Developers** (Application Integrators)
**Primary Documents**:
- [API.md](API.md) - Technical reference
- [README.md](README.md) - Overview
- [example_client.py](example_client.py) - Code examples
**Key Topics**:
- MCP protocol integration
- Tool specifications and usage
- Error handling patterns
- Performance optimization
### ๐ ๏ธ **Contributors** (Project Contributors)
**Primary Documents**:
- [DEVELOPMENT.md](DEVELOPMENT.md) - Development guide
- [TESTING.md](TESTING.md) - Testing procedures
- [PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md](PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md) - Architecture
**Key Topics**:
- Setting up development environment
- Code architecture and patterns
- Testing requirements
- Contribution workflow
### ๐ **Learners** (MCP Protocol Students)
**Primary Documents**:
- [PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md](PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md) - Architecture
- [API.md](API.md) - Protocol examples
- [DEVELOPMENT.md](DEVELOPMENT.md) - Implementation patterns
**Key Topics**:
- MCP protocol implementation
- Async Python patterns
- API design principles
- Error handling strategies
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## ๐ Documentation Quality Metrics
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Completeness Checklist
- [x] **Installation Guide**: Complete with automated setup
- [x] **Usage Examples**: Multiple integration scenarios
- [x] **API Reference**: All endpoints documented
- [x] **Error Documentation**: All error types covered
- [x] **Troubleshooting**: Common issues addressed
- [x] **Development Guide**: Contribution workflow clear
- [x] **Testing Guide**: All test types documented
- [x] **Architecture**: System design explained
### ๐ Quality Standards
- **Accuracy**: All information verified and tested
- **Completeness**: All features and APIs documented
- **Clarity**: Written for target audience comprehension
- **Examples**: Practical, working code samples
- **Maintenance**: Regular updates with project changes
- **Accessibility**: Clear navigation and structure
### ๐ Documentation Maintenance
- **Regular Reviews**: Documentation updated with each release
- **User Feedback**: Incorporated from GitHub issues and discussions
- **Accuracy Checks**: All examples tested with current codebase
- **Link Validation**: All internal and external links verified
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## ๐ How to Use This Documentation
### ๐ฏ **Quick Start Path** (5 minutes)
1. Read [README.md](README.md) overview
2. Run `./setup.sh` for automated setup
3. Test with `python example_client.py`
4. Check [QUICK_REF.md](QUICK_REF.md) for tool usage
### ๐ **Complete Learning Path** (30 minutes)
1. [PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md](PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md) - Understand the project
2. [GUIDE.md](GUIDE.md) - Complete setup and configuration
3. [API.md](API.md) - Learn the tools and APIs
4. Practice with examples and integration
### ๐ ๏ธ **Developer Path** (60 minutes)
1. [PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md](PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md) - Architecture overview
2. [DEVELOPMENT.md](DEVELOPMENT.md) - Development environment
3. [TESTING.md](TESTING.md) - Testing procedures
4. [API.md](API.md) - Technical specifications
5. Start contributing!
### ๐จ **Problem Solving Path** (10 minutes)
1. [FAQ.md](FAQ.md) - Check common issues
2. [GUIDE.md](GUIDE.md#troubleshooting) - Troubleshooting section
3. [API.md](API.md#error-handling) - Error reference
4. GitHub Issues - Search existing problems
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## ๐ Getting Help
### ๐ **Self-Service Options**
1. **Search this documentation** using your browser's find function
2. **Check FAQ** for common questions and solutions
3. **Review examples** in API documentation and example files
4. **Run diagnostics** using the test scripts provided
### ๐ค **Community Support**
1. **GitHub Issues** - Report bugs or request features
2. **GitHub Discussions** - Ask questions and share ideas
3. **Example Client** - Reference implementation for integration
4. **Code Comments** - Detailed explanations in source code
### ๐ **Contributing to Documentation**
Found an error or want to improve something?
1. **Fork the repository**
2. **Edit the relevant documentation files**
3. **Submit a pull request** with your improvements
4. **Engage in review** to refine the changes
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## ๐ Documentation Statistics
| Document | Word Count | Last Updated | Audience |
|----------|------------|--------------|----------|
| README.md | ~2,000 | 2024-01-15 | All Users |
| GUIDE.md | ~3,500 | 2024-01-15 | New Users |
| API.md | ~4,000 | 2024-01-15 | Developers |
| DEVELOPMENT.md | ~3,000 | 2024-01-15 | Contributors |
| TESTING.md | ~2,500 | 2024-01-15 | Developers |
| FAQ.md | ~2,000 | 2024-01-15 | All Users |
| PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md | ~2,500 | 2024-01-15 | All Users |
| CHANGELOG.md | ~1,500 | 2024-01-15 | All Users |
**Total Documentation: ~21,000 words** ๐
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*This documentation index is your gateway to understanding and using the MCP Wikipedia Server. Whether you're a first-time user or an experienced developer, there's a path designed for your needs. Start with the recommended documents for your use case and dive deeper as needed.*
**Happy exploring! ๐**