Wikipedia MCP
by Rudra-raviA Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that retrieves information from Wikipedia to provide context to LLMs.
Wikipedia MCP is an open-source mcp server by Rudra-ravi, written mainly in Python, with 304 GitHub stars and the MIT license. Its code was last updated May 1, 2026. The latest PyPI release is wikipedia-mcp 2.0.1, published May 1, 2026.
Scan summary: scanned Nov 5, 2026 at commit 8857919. Seen able to connect to databases. Scan policy
What Wikipedia MCP can touch
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Run shell commandsNot seen in this scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Run dynamic codeNot seen in this scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Read or write filesNot seen in this scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Read environment and secretsNot seen in this scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Control a web browserNot seen in this scan
- The server lists a tool that does this.Connect to databasesListed as a tool: summarize_article_for_query
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Read or send messagesNot seen in this scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Touch money or tradingNot seen in this scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Connect to the internetNo connections seen while running
"Not seen" means our checks did not find it, and the tool may still do it. Covers commit 8857919, Nov 5, 2026. See the scan policy.
Before you install Wikipedia MCP
AgenticMart scanned Wikipedia MCP on Nov 5, 2026 with automated checks for hidden code, known-malicious packages, leaked secrets and vulnerable dependencies. The result covers one commit under our scan policy, so review what access you give it and check any advisories shown here.
What it can access
- An MCP server is a program your AI app starts and talks to. A local one runs with your user's permissions: it can see the files, environment variables and network your account can.
Before you install
- Pin the version you reviewed instead of always installing the latest release.
- Read the tool list or scripts before the first run, and keep approval prompts on for actions that write, send or delete.
- Maintained by Rudra-ravi on GitHub, 304 stars and 60 forks. Popularity is not proof of safety.
- Last code change: May 1, 2026.
- Open-source license: MIT.
Tools Wikipedia MCP exposes (22)
Listed by the server itself during our scan of commit 8857919.
search_wikipediaSearch Wikipedia for articles matching a query.
wikipedia_search_wikipediaSearch Wikipedia for articles matching a query.
test_wikipedia_connectivityProvide diagnostics for Wikipedia API connectivity. Returns the base API URL, language, site information, and response time in milliseconds. If connectivity fails, status will be 'failed' with error details.
wikipedia_test_wikipedia_connectivityProvide diagnostics for Wikipedia API connectivity. Returns the base API URL, language, site information, and response time in milliseconds. If connectivity fails, status will be 'failed' with error details.
get_articleGet the full content of a Wikipedia article. Returns a dictionary containing article details or an error message if retrieval fails.
wikipedia_get_articleGet the full content of a Wikipedia article. Returns a dictionary containing article details or an error message if retrieval fails.
get_summaryGet a summary of a Wikipedia article. Returns a dictionary with the title and summary string. On error, includes an error message instead of a summary.
wikipedia_get_summaryGet a summary of a Wikipedia article. Returns a dictionary with the title and summary string. On error, includes an error message instead of a summary.
summarize_article_for_queryGet a summary of a Wikipedia article tailored to a specific query. The summary is a snippet around the query within the article text or summary. The max_length parameter controls the length of the snippet.
wikipedia_summarize_article_for_queryGet a summary of a Wikipedia article tailored to a specific query. The summary is a snippet around the query within the article text or summary. The max_length parameter controls the length of the snippet.
summarize_article_sectionGet a summary of a specific section of a Wikipedia article. Returns a dictionary containing the section summary or an error.
wikipedia_summarize_article_sectionGet a summary of a specific section of a Wikipedia article. Returns a dictionary containing the section summary or an error.
extract_key_factsExtract key facts from a Wikipedia article, optionally focused on a topic. Returns a dictionary containing a list of facts.
wikipedia_extract_key_factsExtract key facts from a Wikipedia article, optionally focused on a topic. Returns a dictionary containing a list of facts.
get_related_topicsGet topics related to a Wikipedia article based on links and categories. Returns a list of related topics up to the specified limit.
wikipedia_get_related_topicsGet topics related to a Wikipedia article based on links and categories. Returns a list of related topics up to the specified limit.
get_sectionsGet the sections of a Wikipedia article. Returns a dictionary with the article title and list of sections.
wikipedia_get_sectionsGet the sections of a Wikipedia article. Returns a dictionary with the article title and list of sections.
get_linksGet the links contained within a Wikipedia article. Returns a dictionary with the article title and list of links.
wikipedia_get_linksGet the links contained within a Wikipedia article. Returns a dictionary with the article title and list of links.
get_coordinatesGet the coordinates of a Wikipedia article. Returns a dictionary containing coordinate information.
wikipedia_get_coordinatesGet the coordinates of a Wikipedia article. Returns a dictionary containing coordinate information.
Wikipedia MCP is an open-source mcp server by Rudra-ravi, written mainly in Python. A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that retrieves information from Wikipedia to provide context to LLMs.
At a glance
- Stars
- 304
- Forks
- 60
- Language
- Python
- License
- MIT
- Created
- Mar 2025
- Last update
- May 1, 2026
- Type
- MCP Server
- Price
- Free
Topics
Questions about Wikipedia MCP
What is Wikipedia MCP?
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that retrieves information from Wikipedia to provide context to LLMs.
Who maintains Wikipedia MCP?
Wikipedia MCP is maintained by Rudra-ravi on GitHub (Rudra-ravi/wikipedia-mcp). AgenticMart lists it from public repository data.
Is Wikipedia MCP safe to use?
AgenticMart scanned Wikipedia MCP on Nov 5, 2026 with automated checks for hidden code, known-malicious packages, leaked secrets and vulnerable dependencies. The result covers one commit under our scan policy, so review what access you give it and check any advisories shown here.
What license does Wikipedia MCP use?
It is published under the MIT license.
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