OpenZIM MCP Server

Research and knowledge teams use it to query offline reference archives from an AI assistant.

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claude mcp add openzim-mcp -- uvx openzim-mcp '~/zim-files'

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What it does

An MCP server that lets an AI assistant search and browse ZIM archives such as offline copies of Wikipedia. It retrieves articles and caches results, so reference material stays available without an internet connection.

Use cases

01Look up an article in an offline Wikipedia copy
02Search a ZIM archive for a topic
03Browse related entries inside a knowledge archive

Questions about
OpenZIM MCP Server.

What is OpenZIM MCP Server used for?

Research and knowledge teams use it to query offline reference archives from an AI assistant. An MCP server that lets an AI assistant search and browse ZIM archives such as offline copies of Wikipedia. It retrieves articles and caches results, so reference material stays available without an internet connection.

How do I install OpenZIM MCP Server?

Run this in your terminal: claude mcp add openzim-mcp -- uvx openzim-mcp '~/zim-files'

Is OpenZIM MCP Server open source?

Yes. The code is on GitHub (cameronrye/openzim-mcp) under the MIT licence.

Is OpenZIM MCP Server safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.

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