Wikimedia Rest MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Wikimedia Rest in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http wikimedia-rest https://gateway.pipeworx.io/wikimedia-rest/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wikimedia-rest": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/wikimedia-rest/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add wikimedia-rest -- npx -y @pipeworx/mcp-wikimedia-rest

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wikimedia-rest": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-wikimedia-rest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Wikimedia Rest MCP server do?

Wikimedia REST API v1 MCP.

Is the Wikimedia Rest 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 Wikimedia Rest run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Wikimedia Rest to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http wikimedia-rest https://gateway.pipeworx.io/wikimedia-rest/mcp

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