wikipedia

Search Wikipedia articles and return concise summaries via the REST API.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/knsiuss/orion --skill wikipedia
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wikipedia
Source: https://github.com/knsiuss/orion/tree/main/workspace/skills/wikipedia
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/knsiuss/orion --skill wikipedia

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides quick, factual summaries of topics directly from Wikipedia, saving you the time of navigating to the site and sifting through information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Factual Summaries: Get concise overviews of concepts, people, places, or events.
  • Fact Verification: Quickly check historical facts or dates.
  • Topic Exploration: Obtain an overview before diving into deeper research.
  • Related Topics: Discover related subjects through Wikipedia's category system.

Quick Start

Search Wikipedia for a summary of the 'Large Language Model'.

Frequently Asked Questions about wikipedia

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a quick Wikipedia summary for a research topic?

To get a quick Wikipedia summary, you query the Wikipedia REST API to fetch concise article overviews. This provides factual summaries directly without navigating the full website.

Can I search Wikipedia for facts without an API key?

Yes, you can search Wikipedia for facts without an API key by utilizing the Wikipedia REST API. It allows full-text searches and returns summaries without requiring authentication.

How do I verify historical dates and facts efficiently?

To verify historical dates and facts efficiently, you retrieve concise summaries from Wikipedia. This quickly checks specific historical data without needing to read entire articles.

What is the best way to explore related topics from a Wikipedia article?

The best way to explore related topics is by leveraging Wikipedia's category system through a search tool. This discovers related subjects and provides concise overviews for broader topic exploration.

Are there limitations to fetching Wikipedia summaries via the REST API?

Fetching Wikipedia summaries via the REST API is limited to providing concise overviews rather than full article text. It is designed for quick factual information retrieval, not deep comprehensive research.