wikidata-query-skill

Translate natural-language prompts into Wikidata SPARQL queries with label resolution.

35|8|Updated Dec 19, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OpenLinkSoftware/ai-agent-skills --skill wikidata-query-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wikidata-query-skill
Source: https://github.com/OpenLinkSoftware/ai-agent-skills/tree/main/wikidata-query-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OpenLinkSoftware/ai-agent-skills --skill wikidata-query-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Translate natural language prompts into Wikidata SPARQL queries and present results in multiple formats to accelerate data discovery and reporting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • NL to SPARQL translation with automatic label resolution
  • Output formats: JSON, Markdown, HTML for flexible consumption
  • Protocol-aware execution routing with robust error handling for reliable queries

Quick Start

Describe a natural-language prompt to generate a Wikidata SPARQL query and view results.

Frequently Asked Questions about wikidata-query-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert natural language to SPARQL queries for Wikidata?

Natural language to SPARQL translation converts plain English prompts into structured queries against the Wikidata endpoint. It automatically resolves human-readable labels and returns results in JSON, Markdown, or HTML formats for data exploration and reporting.

Can I get Wikidata SPARQL results in Markdown or HTML?

Wikidata SPARQL results can be returned in JSON, Markdown, or HTML formats. This flexible output consumption allows you to directly integrate query results into reports, web pages, or downstream data processing workflows.

Do I need to know SPARQL to query Wikidata?

You do not need to know SPARQL to query Wikidata using this approach. The system translates your natural language prompts into valid SPARQL queries automatically, implementing label service usage and enforcing required user-agent headers.

Does Wikidata SPARQL require a user-agent header for queries?

Wikidata SPARQL enforces a user-agent header for all endpoint queries. The translation mechanism automatically includes this required protocol header and uses robust error handling with protocol-aware execution routing to ensure reliable data retrieval.

What is the best way to explore Wikidata without writing SPARQL?

Exploring Wikidata without writing SPARQL is best done through natural language translation. This approach accelerates data discovery by generating queries from plain English prompts, handling label resolution, and structuring outputs for immediate research use.

Why does my Wikidata SPARQL query fail to return labels?

Wikidata SPARQL queries fail to return labels when the label service is not properly implemented. This translation mechanism automatically applies label service usage to ensure human-readable text is resolved and included in your JSON, Markdown, or HTML results.