wiki-formant
The portable half of a wiki: derived taxonomy and facet controls, a version-negotiating MCP transport, markdown twins, block rendering, a rich-text editor engine, conditional-GET plumbing, and the headers and CSP every origin sends.
No outside reports on file
wiki-formant reads local files; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesReads local filesNOTED
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourcenpm (wiki-formant)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y wiki-formantAbout Wiki Formant
Wiki Formant is an MCP server focused on Files & documents: The portable half of a wiki: derived taxonomy and facet controls, a version-negotiating MCP transport, markdown twins, block rendering, a rich-text editor engine, conditional-GET plumbing, and the headers and CSP every origin sends.
It is published on npm as wiki-formant and hosted on GitHub at tutmoses/wiki-formant (4,125 weekly npm downloads, last repository push on 2026-10-23). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: reads local files.
Setup
These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.
npm command
npx -y wiki-formantMCP client config
For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).
{
"mcpServers": {
"wiki-formant": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"wiki-formant"
]
}
}
}Why this grade
Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- Weekly npm downloads
- 4.1k
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-28
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Security reports
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30).
Risks to watch for
- Local file read access: Reads local documents or database files. Point it only at the specific files needed for the task so sensitive workspace files remain out of reach.
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (wiki-formant). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
- Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.
Network isolation
- Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
- If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.
Monitoring
- Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
- Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.
Red flags to watch for
- It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
- It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.
Questions
How do I install Wiki Formant?
Run npx -y wiki-formant in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/tutmoses/wiki-formant.
Are there security reports about Wiki Formant?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Wiki Formant currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.
Is Wiki Formant actively maintained?
Wiki Formant has 4.1k weekly npm downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-10-23. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/tutmoses/wiki-formant before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Wiki Formant?
Compare Wiki Formant side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- tutmoses
- Source code
- github.com/tutmoses/wiki-formant
- Install command
- npm install wiki-formant
- Est. context load
- ~900 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.45% of 200k context)
- Popularity
- 4.1k weekly npm downloads
- Last updated
- 2026-10-28
- Last graded
- 2026-10-20
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