Access and search Wikipedia content locally through ZIM files, providing results in HTML or Markdown.
Wikisearch offers a robust solution for offline Wikipedia access, enabling users to search and retrieve articles directly from local ZIM files. It supports various ZIM file types, including full and summarized versions in multiple languages, and can automatically download the latest available files. The tool provides flexible integration options through both a FastAPI server for standard API queries and a Streamable HTTP MCP Server, allowing for seamless incorporation into other applications and services. This makes it ideal for environments with limited internet connectivity or for building custom knowledge base applications.
Key Features
01Output results in HTML or Markdown format
02Automated download of latest Wikipedia ZIM files
03Provides a FastAPI server for queries
040 GitHub stars
05Search Wikipedia via local ZIM files
06Offers a Streamable HTTP MCP Server for integration
Use Cases
01Offline access to Wikipedia content in low-connectivity environments
02Integrating Wikipedia search functionality into custom applications
03Building local knowledge bases for educational or research purposes
