Wikipedia Knowledge MCP Server

Fetch factual encyclopedia articles, infoboxes, and summaries from Wikipedia in real time.

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What it does

A fast, lightweight Model Context Protocol server that queries the official Wikimedia API. Enables AI assistants to pull verified neutral encyclopedic summaries and citation references.

Installation & Setup

Level: beginner

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wikipedia": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-wikipedia"]
    }
  }
}
```

Prerequisites: Node.js 18+.

Security & Privacy Notes

Accesses public Wikimedia API without authentication credentials.

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