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Wikipedia MCP Server

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findPage

Search Wikipedia for pages matching a query. Enter your search term to find relevant articles.

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Search for Wikipedia pages matching a query

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryYesSearch query
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It only states 'matching a query' without disclosing behavior such as result format, pagination, limits, or error handling. This is insufficient for a search tool.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is one sentence (7 words), highly concise with no wasted content. It efficiently conveys the core function.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple search tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description is adequate but incomplete. It lacks details on return values or search behavior, which would be helpful for an agent.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100% (the 'query' parameter is described as 'Search query'). The tool description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, so baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states 'Search for Wikipedia pages matching a query', specifying the verb (Search) and resource (Wikipedia pages). This distinguishes it from sibling tools: onThisDay (events), getPage (specific page), and getImagesForPage (images).

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies use when you need to find Wikipedia pages by query, but provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., getPage for exact titles). It is minimally viable but lacks exclusion criteria or context.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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