A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that retrieves information from Wikipedia to provide context to LLMs.
Overview
what is Wikipedia MCP Server?
Wikipedia MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to retrieve information from Wikipedia, providing context to Large Language Models (LLMs).
how to use Wikipedia MCP Server?
To use the Wikipedia MCP Server, install it via pipx or a virtual environment, run the server, and configure it with Claude Desktop to start querying Wikipedia.
key features of Wikipedia MCP Server?
- Search Wikipedia articles
- Retrieve article summaries
- Get full article content
- Extract article sections
- Find links within articles
use cases of Wikipedia MCP Server?
- Enhancing LLM responses with accurate Wikipedia information.
- Summarizing complex topics using Wikipedia data.
- Providing contextual information for AI-driven applications.
FAQ from Wikipedia MCP Server?
- Can the Wikipedia MCP Server retrieve any Wikipedia article?
Yes! It can search and retrieve any publicly available Wikipedia article.
- Is there a specific configuration needed for Claude Desktop?
Yes! You need to add the MCP server configuration to the Claude Desktop configuration file.
- What programming language is the server built with?
The server is built using Python.