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Wikipedia is a Knowledge MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent search and read Wikipedia articles. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install wikipedia.

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Wikipedia

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Knowledge

Last updated September 23, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Search and read Wikipedia articles

Install Wikipedia

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install wikipedia
Or run directly:
npx -y wikipedia-mcp

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Wikipedia MCP server?

Wikipedia is listed as an Knowledge Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent search and read Wikipedia articles. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

How do I install Wikipedia MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install wikipedia` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `npx -y wikipedia-mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install Wikipedia MCP?

No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.

Does Wikipedia MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.

What can I do with Wikipedia MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent search and read Wikipedia articles. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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