> ## Documentation Index
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# Wikipedia

> Learn how to use the Wikipedia integration with Julep

## Overview

Welcome to the Wikipedia integration guide for Julep! This integration allows you to access a vast repository of information from Wikipedia, enabling you to build workflows that require comprehensive data retrieval capabilities. Whether you're developing a knowledge base or need quick access to encyclopedic information, this guide will walk you through the setup and usage.

## Prerequisites

<Info type="info" title="No API Key Required">
  The Wikipedia integration does not require an API key. You can start using it immediately without any additional setup.
</Info>

## How to Use the Integration

To get started with the Wikipedia integration, follow these steps to configure and create a task:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Define Your Search Parameters">
    Use the following YAML configuration to define your search parameters and request data from Wikipedia:

    ```yaml Wikipedia Search Example theme={"dark"}
    name: Wikipedia Search
    tools:
    - name: wikipedia_search
      type: integration
      integration:
        provider: wikipedia
        method: search

    main:
    - tool: wikipedia_search
      arguments:
        query: Artificial Intelligence
        load_max_docs: 5
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

### YAML Explanation

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Basic Configuration">
    * ***name***: A descriptive name for the task, in this case, "Wikipedia Search".
    * ***tools***: This section lists the tools or integrations being used. Here, `wikipedia_search` is defined as an integration tool.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Tool Configuration">
    * ***type***: Specifies the type of tool, which is `integration` in this context.
    * ***integration***: Details the provider and setup for the integration.
      * ***provider***: Indicates the service provider, which is `wikipedia` for Wikipedia.
      * ***method***: Indicates the method to be used, which is `search` for Wikipedia. If not specified, the method will be `search` by default.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Workflow Configuration">
    * ***main***: Defines the main execution steps.
      * ***tool***: Refers to the tool defined earlier (`wikipedia_search`).
      * ***arguments***: Specifies the input parameters for the tool:
        * ***query***: The search query string.
        * ***load\_max\_docs***: (optional) Maximum number of documents to load. Defaults to 2. Range 1-10.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note>
  Customize the `query` and `load_max_docs` parameters to suit your specific search needs.
</Note>

## Conclusion

With the Wikipedia integration, you can easily access a wealth of information from one of the largest online encyclopedias.
This integration provides a robust solution for data retrieval, enhancing your workflow's capabilities and user experience.

<Tip>
  For more information, please refer to the [Wikipedia API documentation](https://wikipedia.readthedocs.io/en/latest/).
</Tip>