DeepWiki is a platform that enables AI applications, especially LLMs, to interact effectively with various external data sources and tools. While details remain somewhat elusive, it is believed to utilize the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a mechanism that facilitates smooth AI-data integration. Unlike traditional wikis that serve as static information repositories, DeepWiki is a dynamic AI-driven research and data-processing tool, making it a valuable resource for researchers and developers.
DeepWiki is a free, open-source platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate structured, Wikipedia-style documentation for GitHub repositories. It acts as a middleware layer, enabling AI applications-especially large language models, to interact with and analyze external data sources, turning complex codebases into accessible, interactive knowledge bases.