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Description:
View Wikipedia pages from your terminal
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Jan 22, 2026
Links: Homepage  |  GitHub  |  Docs  |  formulae.brew.sh
Stars: 639  |  Forks: 20  |  Language: Python  |  Category: Productivity
Tags: wikipedia terminal cli documentation reading productivity
Install: brew install wik
About:
Wik is a command-line tool that allows users to search and view Wikipedia articles directly in their terminal. It provides a clean, text-based interface for reading articles, making it ideal for quick information lookups without leaving the command line. The tool supports multiple languages and offers a distraction-free reading experience.
Key Features:
  • Terminal-based Wikipedia browsing
  • Multi-language support
  • Clean, distraction-free text interface
  • Fast article retrieval
  • No browser required
Use Cases:
  • Quickly checking facts or definitions while coding
  • Researching topics in a terminal-only environment
  • Learning about subjects without graphical interface distractions
Alternatives:
  • wikipedia-cli – Similar terminal Wikipedia client, but wik focuses on a cleaner reading experience
  • lynx – General-purpose text browser that can access Wikipedia, but wik is purpose-built for Wikipedia content
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
May 15, 2026 9:44am 2 REVISION_ONLY 8dc51ac1
Mar 29, 2026 8:46am 1 REVISION_ONLY 817b51a4
Jan 22, 2026 8:40am 0 META 392f6340
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