An MCP server enabling AI assistants or agents to search Wikimedia Commons images with metadata and visual thumbnails.
Overview
What is Wikimedia Image Search?
Wikimedia Image Search is an MCP server that enables AI assistants to search for images on Wikimedia Commons, providing detailed metadata and visual thumbnails for better image selection.
How to use Wikimedia Image Search?
To use this server, simply send a search query through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The server will return a structured list of image metadata along with optional thumbnail composites for visual comparison.
Key features of Wikimedia Image Search?
- Search for images on Wikimedia Commons with detailed metadata.
- Retrieve optional thumbnail composites for visual comparison.
- Filter images by license type (e.g., CC0/Public Domain).
Use cases of Wikimedia Image Search?
- Finding suitable images for websites, articles, or presentations.
- Selecting images for educational materials or books.
- Verifying visual content before recommending images.
- Comparing multiple images to choose the most relevant one for a specific context.
FAQ from Wikimedia Image Search?
- Can it be used with any LLM?
Yes, it is designed to work with various LLMs and clients that support the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Do I need an API key?
No, this server interacts with the public Wikimedia Commons API, so no personal API key is required.
- How can I use the images found?
Usage depends on the license; the AI receives license metadata for every result.
Server Config
{
"mcpServers": {
"wikimedia-image-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"wikimedia-image-search-mcp"
]
}
}
}