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wikimedia-search-cirrussearch

Search Wikimedia wikis using CirrusSearch syntax and parameters.

15|6|Updated Feb 17, 2026
Search Tags:#api#search#maintenance#wikimedia#cirrussearch
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fuzheado/Wikipedia-AI-Skills --skill wikimedia-search-cirrussearch
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wikimedia-search-cirrussearch
Source: https://github.com/fuzheado/Wikipedia-AI-Skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/wikimedia-search-cirrussearch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fuzheado/Wikipedia-AI-Skills --skill wikimedia-search-cirrussearch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive set of syntaxes and methods for conducting efficient and powerful searches across all Wikimedia wikis, leveraging the capabilities of CirrusSearch.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full-Text Search: Search the full text of articles and other content on Wikimedia wikis.
  • Syntax Cheat Sheet: Access quick references for CirrusSearch syntax, including keywords like intitle, incategory, and hastemplate.
  • API Parameters: Understand and utilize various parameters to tailor search results, such as srsearch, srlimit, and srprop.
  • Maintenance Queries: Execute practical queries for common maintenance tasks, like finding unsourced articles or uncategorized pages.
  • Combining with Other Tools: Integrate search results with PetScan, SPARQL, and categories for more advanced analysis.
  • Use Case: When researching a topic on Wikipedia and need to quickly find articles with specific information, templates, or categories.

Quick Start

To perform a full-text search for articles related to "quantum mechanics", use the following query: quantum mechanics

Frequently Asked Questions about wikimedia-search-cirrussearch

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for uncategorized pages or unsourced articles on Wikimedia wikis?▼

You can find uncategorized pages or unsourced articles on Wikimedia wikis by executing CirrusSearch maintenance queries using specific syntax keywords and API parameters to filter and retrieve targeted results.

Can I use CirrusSearch syntax to find Wikipedia articles with specific templates and categories?▼

Yes, CirrusSearch supports syntax keywords like hastemplate and incategory to find Wikipedia articles containing specific templates or belonging to certain categories.

What API parameters do I need to adjust CirrusSearch results for my research?▼

To adjust CirrusSearch results, you utilize API parameters such as srsearch for the query, srlimit to control the number of results, and srprop to specify returned metadata.

Does Wikimedia CirrusSearch work with SPARQL and PetScan for advanced data retrieval?▼

Yes, CirrusSearch integrates with PetScan, SPARQL, and categories, allowing you to combine search results with these tools for advanced data retrieval and analysis across Wikimedia wikis.

What is the best way to refine full-text search queries across all Wikimedia wikis?▼

The best way to refine full-text search queries across Wikimedia wikis is by leveraging CirrusSearch syntax and API parameters to tailor search results according to specific keywords and properties.

Do I need to understand CirrusSearch syntax to perform maintenance queries on Wikimedia?▼

Yes, executing maintenance queries requires an understanding of CirrusSearch syntax and parameters to correctly construct syntax-based queries for common Wikimedia maintenance tasks.

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