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deepwiki

by petekpDocs & Writing

Query DeepWiki for repository documentation and structure. Use to understand open source projects, find API docs, and explore codebases.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/petekp/claude-code-setup --skill deepwiki
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads deepwiki automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

DeepWiki - Repository Documentation

Query DeepWiki for AI-generated documentation about any public GitHub repository.

Overview

DeepWiki (deepwiki.com) provides AI-generated documentation for GitHub repositories, including:

  • Repository structure and architecture
  • API documentation
  • Code explanations
  • Interactive diagrams

Quick Start

URL Pattern: Replace github.com with deepwiki.com in any repo URL:

  • github.com/vercel/next.js → deepwiki.com/vercel/next.js

MCP Server Setup

DeepWiki provides a free MCP server with no authentication required for public repos.

Add to Claude Code (one-time setup)

claude mcp add -s user -t http deepwiki https://mcp.deepwiki.com/mcp

For Cursor/Windsurf

Add to your MCP config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepwiki": {
      "serverUrl": "https://mcp.deepwiki.com/sse"
    }
  }
}

Available MCP Tools

Once configured, these tools become available:

ToolPurpose
read_wiki_structureGet documentation topics/structure for a repo
read_wiki_contentsRetrieve actual documentation content
ask_questionAsk AI-powered questions about the repo

Usage Examples

Via WebFetch (works immediately)

# Fetch documentation overview
WebFetch https://deepwiki.com/owner/repo "Summarize the architecture"

# Example
WebFetch https://deepwiki.com/vercel/next.js "How does routing work?"

Via MCP (after setup)

Use the MCP tools directly:

  • mcp__deepwiki__read_wiki_structure - Get repo structure
  • mcp__deepwiki__read_wiki_contents - Get documentation
  • mcp__deepwiki__ask_question - Ask questions

Fallback: GitHub + AI

If DeepWiki lacks coverage for a repo, use GitHub API:

Get Repository Overview

gh api repos/owner/repo | jq '{description, language, topics, stars: .stargazers_count}'

Get README

gh api repos/owner/repo/readme --jq '.content' | base64 -d

Get File Structure

gh api repos/owner/repo/git/trees/main?recursive=1 | \
  jq -r '.tree[] | select(.type == "blob") | .path' | head -50

Wire Protocols

Two protocols are supported:

  • SSE at https://mcp.deepwiki.com/sse - Official MCP spec
  • HTTP at https://mcp.deepwiki.com/mcp - Cloudflare/OpenAI compatible

Best Practices

  1. Use WebFetch first - Works without MCP setup
  2. Check if repo is indexed - Popular repos have better coverage
  3. Ask specific questions - DeepWiki excels at targeted queries
  4. Fall back to GitHub - For unindexed or private repos

Limitations

  • Public repos only - Private repos require Devin account
  • Coverage varies - 50,000+ popular repos indexed
  • No authentication - Can't access private documentation

Resources

FAQ

What does the deepwiki skill do?

Query DeepWiki for repository documentation and structure. Use to understand open source projects, find API docs, and explore codebases.

How do I install deepwiki?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/petekp/claude-code-setup --skill deepwiki in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/deepwiki/ (personal) or .claude/skills/deepwiki/ (project).

Which AI agents can use deepwiki?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is deepwiki safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains deepwiki?

It is published by petekp in petekp/claude-code-setup. It has 54 recorded installs.

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