deepwiki

Query AI-generated documentation for public GitHub repositories via the DeepWiki MCP service.

Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/astralform-ai/skills --skill deepwiki-astralform-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: deepwiki
Source: https://github.com/astralform-ai/skills/tree/main/skills/deepwiki
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/astralform-ai/skills --skill deepwiki-astralform-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Understanding an unfamiliar GitHub repository's architecture, API, or internals normally requires hours of reading source code and scattered docs. This Skill lets you query AI-generated wiki documentation for any public repo to get grounded answers quickly. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Repo Structure Discovery: Use read_wiki_structure to list all documented topics for a repository before diving in. - Topic-Level Documentation: Use read_wiki_contents to read detailed docs on specific topics like architecture or API design. - Targeted Q&A: Use ask_question to get AI-grounded answers to specific questions like "Does this project support streaming?" - Use Case: Before integrating a new library, ask how its routing layer works or what database it uses, without cloning or reading the codebase. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to explain how the langchain-ai/langchain repository works using DeepWiki.

Frequently Asked Questions about deepwiki

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I look up documentation for a GitHub repository?

Use the DeepWiki MCP service by first calling read_wiki_structure with the repo name (e.g., langchain-ai/langchain) to see documented topics, then call read_wiki_contents on relevant sections or ask_question for specific queries.

What tools does the DeepWiki MCP service provide?

DeepWiki provides three tools: read_wiki_structure lists documentation topics for a repo, read_wiki_contents reads docs on a specific topic, and ask_question answers arbitrary questions about a repo with AI-grounded responses.

Does DeepWiki require an API key?

No, DeepWiki is a free hosted MCP service that requires no API key. You connect to the Streamable HTTP endpoint at https://mcp.deepwiki.com/mcp and can immediately query any public GitHub repository.

Can DeepWiki access private GitHub repositories?

No, DeepWiki works with public repositories only. If you need to understand a private codebase, you must use other approaches such as reading the source directly or using locally indexed documentation tools.

When should I use ask_question instead of read_wiki_contents?

Use ask_question for specific technical queries like "Does this project support streaming responses?" where you want a direct answer. Use read_wiki_contents when you want to read full documentation on a topic such as architecture or API design.