MediaWiki MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install MediaWiki in Claude Code

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add mediawiki -e MEDIAWIKI_URL=... -- docker run -i --rm -e MEDIAWIKI_URL ghcr.io/olgasafonova/mediawiki-mcp-server:1.36.0

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mediawiki": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "MEDIAWIKI_URL",
        "ghcr.io/olgasafonova/mediawiki-mcp-server:1.36.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MEDIAWIKI_URL": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/olgasafonova/mediawiki-mcp-server/releases/download/v1.36.0/mediawiki-mcp-server-mac-apple-silicon

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

Download mediawiki-mcp-server-mac-apple-silicon and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/olgasafonova/mediawiki-mcp-server/releases/download/v1.36.0/mediawiki-mcp-server-mac-intel

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

Download mediawiki-mcp-server-mac-intel and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/olgasafonova/mediawiki-mcp-server/releases/download/v1.36.0/mediawiki-mcp-server-linux

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

Download mediawiki-mcp-server-linux and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the MediaWiki MCP server do?

Connect to any MediaWiki wiki (Wikipedia, Fandom, corporate wikis) to search, read and edit pages, analyze links, view revision history and convert to Markdown.

Is the MediaWiki MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does MediaWiki run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add MediaWiki to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add mediawiki -e MEDIAWIKI_URL=... -- docker run -i --rm -e MEDIAWIKI_URL ghcr.io/olgasafonova/mediawiki-mcp-server:1.36.0

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