wikimedia-image-search

Retrieve and validate direct Wikimedia Commons image URLs via API.

1|Updated Jan 9, 2026

Search Tags:#api #verification #wikimedia #content-creation #image-search #direct-url #image-info

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/talesofai/bot-agent --skill wikimedia-image-search

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wikimedia-image-search
Source: https://github.com/talesofai/bot-agent/tree/main/configs/skills/wikimedia-image-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/talesofai/bot-agent --skill wikimedia-image-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires url-access-check, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Users often struggle to locate accessible, high-resolution image direct URLs on Wikimedia Commons without sifting through search results or encountering 403s and thumbnails. This Skill automates discovery and validation of direct image links ready for embedding, shortening the path from search to usage.

Core Features & Use Cases

Direct URL retrieval: fetches high-resolution image links from Wikimedia Commons via the API.
Validation: checks image accessibility and ensures the short side meets a minimum threshold before output.
Use Case: ideal for designers and content creators who need reliable image links for web pages, docs, or presentations without displaying search pages.

Quick Start

Run: bash ./configs/skills/wikimedia-image-search/scripts/search_images.sh "斯卡蒂" --limit 2
Run: bash ./configs/skills/wikimedia-image-search/scripts/search_images.sh "green anaconda" --limit 1 --min-short-side 1024

Frequently Asked Questions about wikimedia-image-search

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I get direct image links from Wikimedia Commons for embedding?▼

To get direct image links from Wikimedia Commons for embedding, this Skill queries the API to retrieve high-resolution URLs and validates their accessibility. It returns ready-to-use direct links filtered by your specified minimum dimensions.

Can I filter Wikimedia Commons images by minimum resolution?▼

Yes, you can filter Wikimedia Commons images by minimum resolution using the min-short-side parameter. The Skill validates the short side of each image against your threshold before returning the direct URL.

Why do my Wikimedia Commons image links return 403 errors or thumbnails?▼

Wikimedia Commons image links often return 403 errors or thumbnails when using incorrect URLs from search pages. This Skill bypasses search results and validates direct API URLs to ensure reliable, high-resolution embedding without access errors.

Does this Skill check if a direct image URL is accessible before output?▼

Yes, this Skill checks if a direct image URL is accessible before output using an SSRF-protected URL validation process. It guarantees the returned high-resolution links are embeddable across web pages and documents.

What's the best way to find high-resolution images on Wikimedia Commons for content creation?▼

The best way to find high-resolution images on Wikimedia Commons for content creation is using this Skill to automate API-based discovery. It retrieves and validates direct URLs, shortening the path from search to reliable embedding in docs or presentations.

How do I search for specific Wikimedia Commons images using this script?▼

You search for specific Wikimedia Commons images by running the search_images.sh script with your query and a limit parameter. You can also specify a minimum short side dimension to filter for high-resolution results.