wikitok

WikiTok

A TikTok-style interface for exploring random Wikipedia articles in multiple languages.

Features

• Vertical scrolling feed of random Wikipedia articles
• Support for 14 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese and more
• Article previews with images, titles and excerpts
• Share articles directly or copy links
• Language selector with country flags
• Preloading of images and content for smooth scrolling
• Responsive design that works on mobile and desktop
• Progressive Web App (PWA) support for installing as a standalone app

Tech Stack

• React 18
• TypeScript
• Tailwind CSS
• Vite

Development

Run the commands below in the /frontend folder.

1. Install dependencies:

bun install

1. Run development server:

bun run dev

No backend required!

Demo

Check it out here at wikitok.vercel.app or wikitok.io

Note: This is the original WikiTok web project, not affiliated with wikitok.net or the independently developed WikiTok mobile apps for iPhone and Android.

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch
3. Make your changes and commit them

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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