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wikipedia-mcp-server
CommunityMCP server by cyanheads · updated · ★ 4 · 223 downloads a week
Search Wikipedia, read summaries and full text, target sections, find nearby pages, list languages. wikipedia-mcp-server is a community project by cyanheads, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 15 days ago
Apache-2.0: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
MCP_Environment variable | Optional | Sets the minimum log level for output (e.g., 'debug', 'info', 'warn'). Default: info |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install wikipedia-mcp-server
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add wikipedia-mcp-server -- npx -y @cyanheads/wikipedia-mcp-serverRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"wikipedia-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/wikipedia-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
Step-by-step: install wikipedia-mcp-server in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"wikipedia-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/wikipedia-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"wikipedia-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/wikipedia-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add wikipedia-mcp-server -- npx -y @cyanheads/wikipedia-mcp-server{
"mcpServers": {
"wikipedia-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/wikipedia-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
Step-by-step: install wikipedia-mcp-server in Antigravity CLI
gemini mcp add wikipedia-mcp-server npx -y @cyanheads/wikipedia-mcp-serverGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the wikipedia-mcp-server block.
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Security check
ANo download-and-run commands, hidden instructions or signs of sending keys out were found.
Checked automatically: README.md, package.json. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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wikipedia-mcp-server: common questions
How do I install wikipedia-mcp-server?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add wikipedia-mcp-server -- npx -y @cyanheads/wikipedia-mcp-server. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is wikipedia-mcp-server the official server?
wikipedia-mcp-server is a community project by cyanheads, not verified by a company domain.
Is wikipedia-mcp-server free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is wikipedia-mcp-server safe to use?
It scores 77 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to wikipedia-mcp-server?
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