Wikipedia MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Wikipedia in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add mrfentmen-wikipedia -- npx -y @mrfentmen/wikipedia-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mrfentmen-wikipedia": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mrfentmen/wikipedia-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Wikipedia MCP server do?

Search Wikipedia, fetch article summaries, and get random articles from the Wikimedia REST API....

Is the Wikipedia MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Wikipedia run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Wikipedia to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add mrfentmen-wikipedia -- npx -y @mrfentmen/wikipedia-mcp

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