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Wikipedia Scraper API
Scrape Wikipedia and collect article data such as title, table of contents, raw and cataloged text, images, see also links, references, and more.
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Receive clean, parsed Wikipedia data in JSON, NDJSON, or CSV. Delivered via API, webhook, or cloud storage.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computing"},{"url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing"},{"url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_computing"},{"url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubiquitous_computing"}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lr9978962kkjr3nx49&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
[
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-14",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robert_Brym?action=edit\u0026redlink=1",
"title": "Robert Brym",
"table_of_contents": [
"1 Education and career",
"2 Personal life",
"3 Published books",
"4 References",
"5 External links"
],
"raw_text": "Canadian sociologist\nRobert BrymBornSaint John, New Brunswick, CanadaSpouseRhonda LentonAcademic backgroundEducationBA, ...",
"cataloged_text": [
{
"links_in_text": [
{
"link_name": "edit",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Robert_Brym\u0026action=edit\u0026section=1"
},
{
"link_name": "Bachelor of Arts",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bachelor_of_Arts"
},
{
"link_name": "Master of Arts",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Master_of_Arts"
},
{
"link_name": "Dalhousie University",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dalhousie_University"
},
{
"link_name": "University of Toronto",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/University_of_Toronto"
},
{
"link_name": "[1]",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/#cite_note-x-1"
},
{
"link_name": "University of Toronto",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/University_of_Toronto"
},
{
"link_name": "Royal Society of Canada",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Society_of_Canada"
}
],
"text": "Education and career[edit]\nBrym earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts at Dalhousie University before completing...",
"title": "Robert Brym"
}
],
"images": null,
"see_also": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-15",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_J._Cole?action=edit\u0026redlink=1",
"title": "Charles J. Cole",
"table_of_contents": null,
"raw_text": "Soft redirect to Wikispecies Wikipedia does not have an encyclopedic article for Charles J. Cole (search results).You ma...",
"cataloged_text": [
{
"links_in_text": [],
"title": "Charles J. Cole"
}
],
"images": null,
"see_also": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-14",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zbigniew_Szyndlar?action=edit\u0026redlink=1",
"title": "Zbigniew Szyndlar",
"table_of_contents": null,
"raw_text": "Soft redirect to Wikispecies Wikipedia does not have an encyclopedic article for Zbigniew Szyndlar (search results).You ...",
"cataloged_text": [
{
"links_in_text": [],
"title": "Zbigniew Szyndlar"
}
],
"images": null,
"see_also": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-15",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tod_W._Reeder?action=edit\u0026redlink=1",
"title": "Tod W. Reeder",
"table_of_contents": null,
"raw_text": "Soft redirect to Wikispecies Wikipedia does not have an encyclopedic article for Tod W. Reeder (search results).You may ...",
"cataloged_text": [
{
"links_in_text": [],
"title": "Tod W. Reeder"
}
],
"images": null,
"see_also": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-14",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hedda_Hassel_M%C3%B8rch?action=edit\u0026redlink=1",
"title": "Hedda Hassel Mørch",
"table_of_contents": [
"1 Academia",
"2 Philosophical work",
"2.1 Panpsychism and the combination problem",
"2.2 Phenomenal powers",
"2.3 Russellian monism and phenomenalism",
"2.4 Integrated information theory",
"2.5 Non-physicalist theories of consciousness",
"2.6 Personal identity"
],
"raw_text": "Hedda Hassel MørchCitizenshipNorwegianEducationEducationUniversity of OsloThesisPanpsychism and Causation: A New Argumen...",
"cataloged_text": [
{
"links_in_text": [
{
"link_name": "edit",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Hedda_Hassel_M%C3%B8rch\u0026action=edit\u0026section=1"
},
{
"link_name": "[6]",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/#cite_note-6"
},
{
"link_name": "[7]",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/#cite_note-7"
},
{
"link_name": "[8]",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/#cite_note-8"
},
{
"link_name": "[9]",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/#cite_note-9"
},
{
"link_name": "edit",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Hedda_Hassel_M%C3%B8rch\u0026action=edit\u0026section=2"
},
{
"link_name": "edit",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Hedda_Hassel_M%C3%B8rch\u0026action=edit\u0026section=3"
},
{
"link_name": "panpsychism",
"url": "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Panpsychism"
}
],
"text": "Academia[edit]\nMørch studied philosophy at the University of Oslo and completed her PhD there in 2014. Her dissertation ...",
"title": "Hedda Hassel Mørch"
}
],
"images": null,
"see_also": null
}
]
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Wikipedia Scraper API FAQs
What is the Wikipedia Scraper API?
The Wikipedia Scraper API is a powerful tool designed to automate data extraction from the Wikipedia website, allowing users to efficiently gather and process large volumes of data for various use cases.
How does the Wikipedia Scraper API work?
The Wikipedia Scraper API works by sending automated requests to targeted website, extracting the necessary data points, and delivering them in a structured format. This process ensures accurate and quick data collection.
Is the Wikipedia Scraper API compliant with data protection regulations?
Yes, the Wikipedia Scraper API is designed to comply with data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. It ensures that all data collection activities are performed ethically and legally.
Can I use the Wikipedia Scraper API for competitive analysis?
Absolutely! The Wikipedia Scraper API is ideal for competitive analysis, allowing you to gather insights into your competitors' activities, trends, and strategies.
How can I integrate the Wikipedia Scraper API with my existing systems?
The Wikipedia Scraper API offers flawless integration with various platforms and tools. You can use it with your existing data pipelines, CRM systems, or analytics tools to improve your data processing capabilities.
Is there a free tier available for the Wikipedia Scraper API?
Yes! Every new Bright Data account automatically includes 5,000 free credits per month (approximately $7.50 in value) — no credit card required, no promo code, no commitment. These credits apply to Scrapers (including the Wikipedia Scraper API), as well as the Unlocker API and SERP API. Credits renew on the 1st of each month, and you can start making API calls immediately after signing up.
What happens when my free credits run out while using the Wikipedia Scraper API?
When your 5,000 free monthly credits are exhausted, behavior depends on your account balance. If you have pre-deposited funds, usage continues seamlessly at standard PAYG rates with no interruption. If you have no deposited funds, requests will return an error until you add funds or until your credits renew on the 1st of the following month. Note that unused free credits do not roll over.
To avoid interruptions, you can enable auto-recharge in your billing settings at brightdata.com/cp/billing/settings.
What are the usage limits for the Wikipedia Scraper API?
There are no specific usage limits for the Wikipedia Scraper API, offering you the flexibility to scale as needed.
Do you provide support for the Wikipedia Scraper API?
Yes, we offer dedicated support for the Wikipedia Scraper API. Our support team is available 24/7 to assist you with any questions or issues you may encounter while using the API.
What delivery methods are available?
Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Google PubSub, Microsoft Azure Storage, Snowflake, and SFTP.
What file formats are available?
JSON, NDJSON, JSON lines, CSV, and .gz files (compressed).
Can AI agents use the Wikipedia Scraper API?
Yes. Connect any agent through the hosted MCP server, point a coding agent at brightdata.com/SKILL.md to set itself up, or use the CLI. Agents authenticate once with browser OAuth and can run any of the Wikipedia scrapers.