---
license: gfdl
language:
- it
- es
- sc
- en
- de
- zh
tags:
- sqlite
- wikipedia
- wikilite
- eja
pretty_name: wikilite
---
# Processed Wikipedia SQLite Databases for Wikilite

This dataset provides pre-processed SQLite databases of Wikipedia articles for use with the [Wikilite](https://github.com/eja/wikilite) tool. These databases allow you to quickly and efficiently search and access Wikipedia content offline using Wikilite's lexical and semantic search capabilities.

## Supported Languages

Currently, the dataset includes databases for the following languages:

*   **Sardinian (sc)**
*   **Italian (it)**
*   **Spanish (es)**
*   **English (en)**
*   **German (de)**
*   **Chinese (zh)**

More languages may be added in the future.

## Dataset Structure

Each language is stored as a separate compressed file (`.db.gz`) within the dataset. For example:

*   `it.db.gz` - Italian Wikipedia database (lexical only)
*   `sc.all-mini.db.gz` - Sardinian Wikipedia database (lexical and semantic)


## How to Use This Dataset

1. **Install Wikilite**  
   Download a precompiled binary for your operating system from the [Wikilite Releases](https://github.com/eja/wikilite/releases/latest) page. Once downloaded, uncompress the binary.

2. **Run the `--setup` Command**  
   Execute the binary with the `--setup` option to install a pre-built database. This command will display a list of available databases, allowing you to select and download the one you need, along with the corresponding GGUF model. For example:  

   ```bash
   ./wikilite --setup
   ```

   Note: Databases in the "fts" folder are for full-text search only and do not support semantic search.

3. **Run Wikilite with the Installed Database**  
   After completing the setup, navigate to the directory containing the `wikilite` binary. Use the following commands to run Wikilite:  

   - **To start the web interface** for browsing and searching:  
     ```bash
     ./wikilite --web
     ```  

   - **To search via the command line**:  
     ```bash
     ./wikilite --cli
     ```  

4. **Access the Web Interface**  
   If you started the web server using the `--web` option, open your browser and go to `http://localhost:35248` to access the web interface for browsing and searching the Wikipedia content.


## About Wikilite

[Wikilite](https://github.com/eja/wikilite) is a tool that provides offline access to Wikipedia content, featuring:

*   **Fast and Flexible Lexical Searching:** Uses FTS5 (Full-Text Search 5) for efficient keyword-based searching.
*   **Enhanced Semantic Search:** Integrates semantic search capabilities, allowing you to find information based on meaning rather than just keywords.
*   **Offline Access:** Enables access to Wikipedia articles without an internet connection.
*   **Command-Line Interface (CLI):** Allows direct searching from the terminal.
*   **Web Interface (Optional):** Provides a user-friendly way to browse and search content.

### Semantic Search Details

Wikilite leverages text embeddings for its optional semantic search. This allows you to find results even if your query does not match keywords directly, handling cases like:

*   Typos in your search query.
*   Different wordings to express the same concept.
*   The article uses synonyms or related terms.

**Note:** To enable semantic search, you'll need a local GGUF model or an OpenAI-compatible remote server and configure Wikilite accordingly. See the Wikilite GitHub repository for more details.

## Contributing

If you would like to contribute databases for additional languages, please feel free to submit a pull request.

## Acknowledgments

*   [Wikipedia](https://www.wikipedia.org/): For providing the valuable data.
*   [SQLite](https://www.sqlite.org/): For the robust database engine.
*   [Ollama](https://ollama.ai) For enabling the internal generation of embeddings.
*   [Wikilite](https://github.com/eja/wikilite): For making this project possible.