MediaWiki MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install MediaWiki in Claude Code

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/MediaWiki-MCP-Server/releases/download/v0.20.1/MediaWiki-MCP-Server.mcpb

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

Download MediaWiki-MCP-Server.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

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

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add professionalwiki-mediawiki -- npx -y @professional-wiki/mediawiki-mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "professionalwiki-mediawiki": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@professional-wiki/mediawiki-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the MediaWiki MCP server do?

Read, search and edit any MediaWiki wiki, including Wikipedia and Fandom, with multi-wiki support and Semantic MediaWiki, Cargo, Wikibase and NeoWiki queries.

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: curl -LO https://github.com/ProfessionalWiki/MediaWiki-MCP-Server/releases/download/v0.20.1/MediaWiki-MCP-Server.mcpb

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