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DeepWiki

Ask questions about any public GitHub repository.

DeepWiki turns public GitHub repositories into queryable wikis. The assistant can ask "how does authentication work in this repo?" and get answers grounded in the actual code. Completely open — no account, no API key, zero install.

Install DeepWiki

You need: an AI app that supports skills (pick yours above) · Nothing to install — this skill is hosted by the vendor. You sign in with your browser on first use.

Open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector in Claude Desktop and paste this URL:

https://mcp.deepwiki.com/sse
Vendor
Cognition
Category
Knowledge & research
API key
Not required
Source

FAQ

What is the DeepWiki skill?
DeepWiki turns public GitHub repositories into queryable wikis. The assistant can ask "how does authentication work in this repo?" and get answers grounded in the actual code. Completely open — no account, no API key, zero install.
How do I install DeepWiki in Claude Desktop?
Open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector in Claude Desktop and paste the URL https://mcp.deepwiki.com/sse. On first use a browser window opens for sign-in — no API key handling needed.
Does DeepWiki need an API key?
No. DeepWiki works without an API key — you sign in with your browser instead (OAuth).
Which apps can use DeepWiki?
DeepWiki works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code — any app that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Is my site ready for AI agents like the ones using DeepWiki?
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