What is the best alternative to Wikipedia Retrieval MCP?

The top-rated alternatives to Wikipedia Retrieval MCP in the Developer Tools category include Agent Harnesses, Ruv Swarm, Skill of Skills. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Wikipedia Retrieval MCP alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Wikipedia Retrieval MCP and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Wikipedia Retrieval MCP free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Wikipedia Retrieval MCP with a specific alternative?

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Best Alternatives to Wikipedia Retrieval MCP (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
W Wikipedia Retrieval MCP (Target)	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
Agent Harnesses	uvx	Free/None	Free	801	—	Compare →
R Ruv Swarm	npx	Free/None	Free	380	—	Compare →
Skill of Skills	npx	Free/None	Free	38	—	Compare →
Exogram Authority Runtime	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
MCP For API	npx	Free/None	Free	71	—	Compare →
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Valet	npx	No auth required	Freemium	—	—	Compare →
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