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Wikipedia MCP server

cyanheads/wikipedia-mcp-server

Search and read Wikipedia articles and sections, list cited references, nearby pages, and languages.

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Install Wikipedia in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http wikipedia https://wikipedia.caseyjhand.com/mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wikipedia": {
      "url": "https://wikipedia.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code
claude mcp add wikipedia -- npx -y @cyanheads/wikipedia-mcp-server
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wikipedia": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/wikipedia-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Wikipedia MCP server do?

Search and read Wikipedia articles and sections, list cited references, nearby pages, and languages.

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

How do I add Wikipedia to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http wikipedia https://wikipedia.caseyjhand.com/mcp

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