Wikipedia MCP Image Crawler

What is Wikipedia MCP Image Crawler?

Wikipedia MCP Image Crawler is a tool designed to search and retrieve images from Wikipedia Commons, ensuring compliance with Creative Commons licenses for use in various projects.

How to use Wikipedia MCP Image Crawler?

To use the crawler, install it locally by cloning the repository, installing dependencies, and configuring it with the Claude Desktop App or VSCode extensions. Once set up, you can search for images or fetch detailed metadata using the provided tools.

Key features of Wikipedia MCP Image Crawler?

• wiki_image_search: Search for images on Wikipedia Commons with customizable result limits.
• wiki_image_info: Retrieve detailed information about specific images, including license and author details.

Use cases of Wikipedia MCP Image Crawler?

1. Finding images for academic projects while ensuring proper attribution.
2. Retrieving public domain images for creative works.
3. Integrating image search capabilities into applications using the MCP server.

FAQ from Wikipedia MCP Image Crawler?

• Can I use images found through this tool for commercial purposes?

Yes, as long as the images are in the public domain or have appropriate licenses.

• What are the prerequisites for installation?

You need Node.js 18 or higher and a package manager like npm or pnpm.

• How do I get detailed information about an image?

Use the wiki_image_info tool with the title of the image to fetch its metadata.