WikiTaxi

WikiTaxi is a software application built specifically for helping you navigate throughout Wikipedia’s database in an offline mode. The tool enables you to access Wikipedia’s topics and contents without having to use a web browser or connect to the Internet.

The advantages of being portable

Since this is a portable program, it is important to mention that it doesn’t leave any traces in the Windows Registry.
You can copy it on any USB flash drive or other devices, and take it with you whenever you need to surf on Wikipedia on the breeze, without having to go through installation steps.

Simple interface

WikiTaxi boasts a clean and intuitive layout that offers only a few configuration settings to tinker with. Plus, when you run the program for the first time, you can read some useful tips about how to configure the dedicated parameters directly from the main window.

Downloading and importing settings

It is important to mention that before you can actually make the most out of this tool, you need to download the Wikipedia database file from the Internet.
You are offered some links in the primary panel that direct you to different Wikipedia backups from where you can grab the desired XML file. Of course, you can select the preferred language.
Once you have downloaded the required XML file, you need to import it into WikiTaxi’s database. Depending on the size of the Wikipedia file, the tool may need some time for loading the information into the main panel.
At the end of the importing operation, you are ready to explore the Wikipedia content in an offline mode. In order to free up some space on the disk, you can delete the XML file, as the utility doesn’t need it anymore for displaying the necessary information.

Searching operations

WikiTaxi gives you the possibility to display a random page and start browsing from that point, as well as look up for a particular topic by entering the page name or search query.
What’s more, the program displays only the pages that include all of your search terms, and is able to search for an exact phrase or pages that do not have a specific word in their names.
Other notable characteristics worth mentioning enable you to perform search operations inside of the Wikipedia text and customize the HTML text in terms of font, font style, and size.

Bottom line

All in all, WikiTaxi provides a handy set of parameters for helping you read Wikipedia content in an offline mode, and is suitable for rookies and professionals alike.