What is the key difference between Wikipedia Trends API and Wikipedia Trends MCP?

Wikipedia Trends API belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Wikipedia Trends MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Wikipedia Trends API or Wikipedia Trends MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Wikipedia Trends API and Wikipedia Trends MCP free or paid?

Wikipedia Trends API operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Wikipedia Trends MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Wikipedia Trends API lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Wikipedia Trends MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Wikipedia Trends API and Wikipedia Trends MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Wikipedia Trends API or Wikipedia Trends MCP in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Wikipedia Trends API and Wikipedia Trends MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

Wikipedia Trends API is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Wikipedia Trends MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Wikipedia Trends API and Wikipedia Trends MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both wikipedia-trends-api and wikipedia-trends-mcp as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Wikipedia Trends API has a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Wikipedia Trends MCP holds a Quality Score of 20 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Wikipedia Trends API vs Wikipedia Trends MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Wikipedia Trends API and Wikipedia Trends MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Wikipedia Trends API

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Wikipedia Trends MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 20/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Wikipedia Trends API if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Wikipedia Trends MCP if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Wikipedia Trends API when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Wikipedia Trends API Details

Choose Wikipedia Trends MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Wikipedia Trends MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Wikipedia Trends API Developer Tools	W Wikipedia Trends MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Wikipedia page view trends for any topic over time. Free key at trendsapi.ai	Wikipedia page views over time, with growth for any article topic. Free key at trendsmcp.ai
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Wikipedia Trends API Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Wikipedia Trends MCP Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Wikipedia Trends API Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wikipedia-trends-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://api.trendsapi.ai/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization:${AUTH_HEADER}"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Wikipedia Trends MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wikipedia-trends-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "wikipedia-trends-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Wikipedia Trends API is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Wikipedia Trends MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Wikipedia Trends API when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Wikipedia Trends MCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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