Search Wikidata entities, run SPARQL queries, and resolve external identifiers.
This MCP tool appears focused on querying Wikidata entities and executing SPARQL queries, with typical MCP behavior of local execution and remote network access. It is listed in the official registry, open-source, and recently maintained; no clear red flags of overreach or suspicious exfiltration are evident, but it should still be used with least privilege due to local code execution and network access.
The listed environment variables are WIKIDATA_USER_AGENT, timeout settings, and log level; no high-sensitivity secrets such as API keys, OAuth tokens, or account passwords are indicated. The User-Agent may include contact information, but its sensitivity is low.
The tool is declared to connect to the remote endpoint wikidata.caseyjhand.com for entity search, SPARQL queries, and external identifier resolution; this means query contents may be sent to that service. Network access is normal for this type of tool, but the endpoint is not directly labeled as an official Wikidata domain, so the operator and privacy boundary of this proxy/mirror should be verified.
The system flags it as executes-code, meaning it runs a local MCP service process. Based on the available material, there is no evidence of unusual system privileges or actions clearly unrelated to its stated purpose, so it fits the normal caution profile for locally executed tools.
The material does not state any need to read or write specific local files, databases, or system resources; known inputs are mainly query requests and environment configuration. As a local MCP process, it theoretically has process-level file access potential, but the current documentation does not show data access beyond what its functionality would normally require.
It comes from the official registry and has an open-source GitHub repository with updates within the last year, providing auditability and signs of maintenance. While the low star count and unspecified license add some adoption and compliance uncertainty, they do not by themselves constitute a high-risk red flag.
Copy the install command and let the AI configure it · recommended for beginners
Please install the "io.github.cyanheads/wikidata-mcp-server" MCP server from askskill: Run: claude mcp add 'io-github-cyanheads-wikidata-mcp-server' -- npx -y @cyanheads/wikidata-mcp-server
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