How do I install the wikimedia image search mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Wikimedia Image Search MCP Server

MCP server enabling AI assistants to search Wikimedia Commons images with metadata and visual previews

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What is the Wikimedia Image Search MCP Server?

MCP server enabling AI assistants to search Wikimedia Commons images with metadata and visual previews

What it actually does

This MCP (Model Context Protocol) server enables AI assistants to search for images on Wikimedia Commons. It provides detailed metadata and optional thumbnail composites to help AI models visually compare results.

This server is designed to give AI assistants "eyes" when searching for visual content. Instead of guessing based on filenames or text descriptions alone, the AI can retrieve a structured list of image metadata and a composite image containing thumbnails of the search results.

Configuration

Node.js: Version 18 or higher. - MCP Client: A compatible client such as VS Code, Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Claude Desktop...

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
query	string, required): The search terms (e.g., "sunset ocean", "eiffel tower").
limit	number, optional): Maximum number of results to return (default: 9, max: 50).
offset	number, optional): Number of results to skip for pagination.
license	string, optional): Filter by license. Options: "all" (default) or "no_restrictions" (CC0/Public Domain).
include_thumbnails	boolean, optional): Whether to generate and return a composite image of thumbnails (default: true).
Text	The metadata list is converted into a YAML-formatted string. This provides the AI with a readable, structured text overview of the results (including file size,
Visual	If include_thumbnails is true, the tool downloads the thumbnail for each result. It then uses the sharp library to composite these thumbnails into a single grid

How to install the Wikimedia Image Search MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wikimedia-image-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "wikimedia-image-search-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Node.js: Version 18 or higher. - MCP Client: A compatible client such as VS Code, Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Claude Desktop...

Example prompts to try

“Use Wikimedia Image Search MCP to Prerequisites.”
“Use Wikimedia Image Search MCP to Installation.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server enabling AI assistants to search Wikimedia Commons images with metadata and visual previews Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.