WikiTok project launched: a new way to explore Wikipedia in TikTok style
By ForGeeks Developer Isaac Jemal has unveiled a new project called WikiTok, a TikTok-like interface that allows users to browse random articles from Wikipedia. This project provides a way to quickly learn interesting facts by scrolling through a feed of random publications. The source code of WikiTok is written in TypeScript and is available on GitHub under the MIT license. A demo version of the project is available at wikitok.vercel.app.
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Jemal noted that the idea came spontaneously when he saw the request on Twitter. Despite the late hour, he decided to realize the idea. The project code is quite simple and doesn’t require a backend, as Wikipedia’s API allows queries to be made directly from the frontend. Users can request random articles, get their snippets and images. According to the developer, the use of Claude and Cursor tools made the development process much easier, but he also sees room for further optimization.
Project specifications:
Technology stack: React 18, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Vite.
Features:
- Vertical scrolling of random Wikipedia articles;
- Support for 14 languages, including English, Spanish and Chinese;
- Preview articles with images and excerpts;
- The ability to share articles via links;
- Language selection via country flags;
- Adaptive design for mobile devices and computers.
WikiTok is an interesting tool for learning information in an entertaining way and can be used by both developers and end users.
