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MCP-Wikipedia-API-Server

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A FastAPI-MCP server that fetches Wikipedia summaries for AI assistants. It's deployed using Google Colab and Ngrok for easy access.

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What is MCP-Wikipedia-API-Server?

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with FastAPI that retrieves Wikipedia summaries based on user queries. It's designed to provide AI assistants with contextual information.

How to use MCP-Wikipedia-API-Server?

To use this server, first deploy it on Google Colab following the instructions in the README. Install the required dependencies using !pip install fastapi uvicorn pyngrok requests wikipedia-api nest_asyncio and authenticate Ngrok with your token using !ngrok config add-authtoken YOUR_TOKEN. Then, send queries to the server's API endpoint to fetch Wikipedia summaries.

Key features of MCP-Wikipedia-API-Server

  • Fetches Wikipedia summaries based on user queries

  • Runs as an MCP-compatible server

  • Uses FastAPI and Wikipedia API

  • Works with Google Colab and Ngrok for quick deployment

Use cases of MCP-Wikipedia-API-Server

  • Providing AI assistants with contextual information from Wikipedia

  • Integrating Wikipedia summaries into chatbot responses

  • Enriching AI model training data with Wikipedia content

  • Building applications that require quick access to Wikipedia summaries

FAQ from MCP-Wikipedia-API-Server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standard for AI interactions.

What is FastAPI?

FastAPI is a modern, high-performance web framework for building APIs with Python.

Why use Google Colab?

Google Colab provides a free and easy way to run Python code in the cloud.

Why use Ngrok?

Ngrok exposes your local server to the internet, allowing external access.

How do I get an Ngrok authtoken?

You can sign up for a free Ngrok account and obtain an authtoken from their dashboard.