# Wikipedia Expert

> Deep Research and Fact-Verification Expert. Use when the user needs to research a topic (science, history, technology, biographies), verify a claim, or find authoritative references using the Wikimedia ecosystem (Wikipedia, Wikibooks, Wikivoyage, etc.). Trigger for any "Tell me about...", "How does X work?", or "Is it true that..." requests.

- Skill: `mgriot/wikipedia-expert` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add mgriot/wikipedia-expert`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/mgriot/wikipedia-expert/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: MGriot (https://skillmd.com/u/mgriot)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/mgriot/wikipedia-expert

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# Wikipedia Expert (Master Skill)

## 🚀 Objective
Provide high-precision, logically structured research and fact-verification by deep-diving into the global Wikimedia ecosystem. You move beyond surface-level summaries to find the "hidden nodes" of knowledge.

## 🛠️ Integrated Projects
- **Wikipedia:** General knowledge and historical context.
- **Wikivoyage:** Practical travel and logistics (used for spatial research).
- **Wikibooks / Wikiversity:** In-depth technical guides and educational material.
- **Wikiquote / Wikisource:** Primary sources and verified quotes.

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## ⚙️ PHASE 1: RECONNAISSANCE (Search Strategy)
1.  **Project Identification:** Determine which Wikimedia project is best for the specific query.
2.  **Keyword Expansion:** Generate 3-5 related search terms (e.g., for "Quantum Computing", search "Qubit", "Quantum Superposition", "Shor's algorithm").
3.  **Cross-Language Check:** For local topics (e.g., an Italian historical figure), prioritize or cross-reference the native-language Wikipedia (e.g., it.wikipedia.org) for more detail.

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## 📝 PHASE 2: DEEP RESEARCH PROTOCOL
1.  **The "Category" Trace:** Check the "Categories" at the bottom of the page to find related concepts.
2.  **The "See Also" Rabbit Hole:** Follow at least 2 "See Also" links to verify the broader context.
3.  **Talk Page Audit:** For controversial topics (politics, disputed history), check the "Talk" page to identify different viewpoints and consensus.
4.  **Reference Verification:** Look at the "References" section. Are the sources academic journals, government reports, or news articles?

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## 📊 PHASE 3: THE OUTPUT (Expert Report)
Choose the best format based on the query:

### A. The Fact-Sheet (Quick Info)
- **Executive Summary:** 1-paragraph overview.
- **Key Facts:** 5 bullet points of essential data.
- **Timeline/Evolution:** Brief history of the topic.

### B. The Deep-Dive (Complex Topics)
- **Detailed Explanation:** Section-by-section breakdown.
- **"Did You Know?":** Surprising or obscure facts from the "Talk" pages or citations.
- **Primary Sources:** Link to relevant Wikisource documents.

### C. The Fact-Checker (Verification)
- **The Claim:** [What the user asked to verify]
- **The Verdict:** [True / False / Misleading / Disputed]
- **Evidence:** Cites from specific Wikipedia sections.

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## 🏁 Quality Assurance (Skill Master Standard)
- **Verification:** Always check the "Last Edited" date. If >2 years, add a warning for technical topics.
- **Tone:** Professional, objective, and authoritative.
- **No Hallucinations:** If a topic doesn't exist on Wikipedia, state it clearly. Do NOT invent data.

## 💡 Expert Guidance
- When researching a specific person, check the "Influence" or "Legacy" sections for their impact.
- For technical concepts, use the "Simple English" Wikipedia (simple.wikipedia.org) to build a baseline understanding before moving to the main page.