Wikipedia Search API
A dedicated, low-cost Wikipedia search endpoint for AI agents — search the full text of Wikipedia articles via semantic retrieval, perfect as a knowledge baseline tool before falling back to general web search.
Not yet available
This endpoint currently returns HTTP 503 — we're still finalising upstream access. In the meantime, our Web Search API already returns Wikipedia articles as part of general web results — same coverage, slightly higher per-call cost.
Current response
POST /api/search/wiki
HTTP 503 Service Unavailable
Retry-After: 604800
{
"error": "coming_soon",
"status": "coming_soon",
"message": "The Wikipedia search endpoint is not yet available..."
}What it'll do at launch
Semantic search across Wikipedia articles. Rather than keyword matching, results are ranked by meaning — better recall on natural-language questions like "what was the political fallout of the Treaty of Westphalia?"
Lowest-cost knowledge endpoint. At an estimated 5 credits per call (~$0.005 USD), this will be the cheapest way to ground LLM answers in stable, well-curated reference material. Drop it into agent toolkits as the default knowledge tool, with /api/search/web as the fallback for current events or niche topics.
Same JSON shape as Web / News Search. Identical request body (query, max_num_results, relevance_threshold) and response shape — drop-in swap with no agent rewiring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't this endpoint live yet?
Our upstream provider requires a higher plan tier to surface Wikipedia content directly. We're evaluating whether that's worth opening as a dedicated low-cost endpoint vs. just covering Wikipedia inside /api/search/web.
Can I get Wikipedia results today?
Yes — our Web Search API already returns Wikipedia articles as part of general web results. Use that endpoint for the same coverage at a slightly higher cost per call.
When will this go live?
No firm date. Watch the apipick changelog or follow us for updates.
What will it cost when it ships?
Estimated 5 credits per call (≈ $0.005 USD), making it the lowest-cost search endpoint in the suite. Designed as a default 'knowledge baseline' tool for AI agents before falling back to general web search.