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wikipedia-mcp-server

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An MCP-compatible server that exposes Wikipedia search and article retrieval tools for AI agents and clients. Current stable version is 0.0.2. This package is maintained and updated in sync with the Model Context Protocol specification. Unlike direct Wikipedia API wrappers, it provides structured tools for AI workflows, supporting multiple languages and random article fetching. It is meant to be used as an MCP server, typically launched via npx, and requires compatible MCP clients.

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wikipedia-mcp-server

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Env Coverage0 / 6

glibc

18–22

musl

18–22

Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

tested against v? · npm install

Install × environment matrix

Each cell = how many times install + import succeeded across repeated harness runs. Partial = flaky.
glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

musl

node 18–223 runs

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glibc

node 18–223 runs

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Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

WikipediaMCPServer

✓ import { WikipediaMCPServer } from 'wikipedia-mcp-server'

✗ const WikipediaMCPServer = require('wikipedia-mcp-server')

The package likely exports a class for programmatic use, but the primary usage is via MCP client configuration.

createServer

✓ import { createServer } from 'wikipedia-mcp-server'

✗ const createServer = require('wikipedia-mcp-server').createServer

If the package provides a factory function, this is the correct ESM import.

default

✓ import WikipediaMCPServer from 'wikipedia-mcp-server'

✗ import { default } from 'wikipedia-mcp-server'

Default import is used if the package exports a single main class.

Shows how to configure the MCP server in an MCP client and use the search_wikipedia tool.

// Add to your MCP client config (e.g., Cursor, Claude Desktop) { "mcpServers": { "wikipedia": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "wikipedia-mcp-server" ] } } } // Example: search for articles about 'TypeScript' in English // The client will expose a tool 'search_wikipedia' with parameters: query, lang, limit

Debug

Known issues

gotchaDefault language is Japanese ('ja'). Many users expect English and forget to set lang='en'.

fix

Always specify lang parameter when calling tools if you want non-Japanese results.

affects: >=0.0.1

deprecatedThe package is very early (v0.0.2). API breaking changes may occur without major version bump.

fix

Pin the exact version in your package.json or MCP config to avoid unexpected changes.

affects: <1.0.0

breakingThe server requires a modern Node.js runtime (>=18) for network fetch and ESM support.

fix

Ensure Node.js v18 or later is installed.

affects: >=0.0.1

gotchaThe server uses npx -y which auto-installs the latest version. This may lead to unexpected updates.

fix

Consider installing the package globally or pinning the version via npm install -g wikipedia-mcp-server@0.0.2.

affects: >=0.0.1

breakingIf an MCP client does not support the tools protocol, the server will not work.

fix

Use a client compatible with the Model Context Protocol (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor IDE).

affects: >=0.0.1

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: Cannot find module 'wikipedia-mcp-server'

The package is not installed or npx cannot resolve it.

fix

Run 'npx wikipedia-mcp-server' with -y flag, or install globally using 'npm install -g wikipedia-mcp-server'.

TypeError: fetch is not defined

The environment lacks global fetch (Node.js <18).

fix

Upgrade to Node.js 18 or later, or use a fetch polyfill like node-fetch.

Tool 'search_wikipedia' not found

The MCP client may not have loaded the server properly.

fix

Check the server configuration and ensure the server is running. Verify the 'command' and 'args' in your MCP config.

Upgrade

Version history

1.0.1latest on npm

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Agent activity

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Perplexity

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Resources

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