# Open5e MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Open5e MCP lets your AI agent pull data from the Open5e database for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. You can quickly search for monsters, spells, items, and rules without leaving your chat. It turns your agent into a live reference for tabletop RPG content. ## Overview - **Category:** developer-tools - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Sgngvr5vVfGjbGKNdMBzKgeOByNYWDnWjHsaNmP3/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** dnd5e, rpg, tabletop-gaming, open-gaming-license, game-master-tools ## Description When you're running a tense session and a player asks for the specific stats of a swamp creature or wants to know the requirements for a particular feat, you usually have to pause the game to flip through a heavy book or scour a wiki tab. This kills the momentum and takes everyone out of the story. With this Connector, your AI agent handles that heavy lifting. It pulls from the Open5e repository to give you immediate answers on everything from magic items to status conditions. Whether you're building a character's background or looking for a specific school of magic, the agent just knows where to find it. It's like having a digital assistant who has memorized each page of the 5e rules. Vinkius makes it easy to get this connected so you can focus on the narrative instead of the math. It makes it easier to keep the flow of your game going when your agent can instantly pull a list of creatures by challenge rating or filter equipment by category. No more pausing the action to check a wiki or a heavy rulebook mid-session. You can also use it to keep your world consistent. When a player wants to know what kind of gear is available in a specific region, or you need to quickly find a list of spells for a specific class, the agent provides the data in seconds. It turns the AI into a live reference for all rules and creatures in the 5e universe. ## Tools ### list_conditions Lists status effects and conditions. Use this to quickly check what happens when a character is stunned or poisoned. ### list_creatures Lists monsters and NPCs. You can filter these by type, size, or challenge rating to find the right encounter. ### list_feats Lists character feats. Use this to find specific talents for your character sheets. ### list_species Lists character species. Use this to see different races and their unique traits. ### list_spells Lists magic spells. Filter by level, school, or class to find the right magic for a wizard. ### list_backgrounds Lists character backgrounds. Use this to see what life stories your players can choose from. ### list_classes Lists character classes and archetypes. This helps you see all available archetypes for different playstyles. ### list_documents Lists source documents and OGL metadata. This lets you see where specific rules originated. ### list_equipment Lists weapons, armor, and gear. Filter by category to see what a character can carry or wear. ### list_magic_items Lists magic items and artifacts. You can filter by rarity or category to find legendary loot. ### search_open5e Performs a global search across all Open5e resources. Use this to find any term across the entire 5e dataset. ### list_sections Lists rules and supplemental text sections. This helps you find specific game sections quickly. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Search Open5e for 'Aboleth' and show me its stats. ``` **Response:** ``` I found the Aboleth (Large aberration). It has an AC of 17, 135 HP, and a Challenge Rating of 10. Its notable abilities include Enslave and Multiattack with its tentacles. Would you like the full action descriptions? ``` **Prompt:** ``` List all 3rd-level Evocation spells for Wizards. ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved 3rd-level Evocation spells for Wizards. Results include: Fireball, Lightning Bolt, Sending, and Melf's Minute Meteors. Which one should I provide details for? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find legendary magic items in the 'Wondrous Item' category. ``` **Response:** ``` Searching for Legendary Wondrous Items... I found several, including the 'Apparatus of Kwalish', 'Cubic Gate', and 'Sovereign Glue'. Would you like to see the properties of the Apparatus of Kwalish? ``` ## Capabilities ### Search the 5e database Find any rules, items, or creatures across the entire Open5e repository instantly. ### Filter monsters by stats Get a list of creatures sorted by size, type, or challenge rating. ### Query magic spells Retrieve specific spells based on their level, school, or required class. ### List character options Pull data on classes, species, backgrounds, and feats for character creation. ### Browse magic items View magic items and artifacts filtered by rarity or category. ### Access rule sections Quickly pull status conditions and supplemental rules from the dataset. ## Use Cases ### Finding a specific monster during a session A DM asks for a large swamp creature and uses `list_creatures` to find an Aboleth. ### Building a wizard's spell list A player asks for 3rd-level Evocation spells for Wizards and uses `list_spells`. ### Checking loot for a treasure chest A DM uses `list_magic_items` to find legendary Wondrous Items for a final boss. ### Verifying a status effect A DM uses `list_conditions` to see what happens when a character is Restrained. ## Benefits - Stop pausing your game to look up rules. Use `list_conditions` to get instant answers on status effects. - Build balanced encounters faster. Use `list_creatures` to filter monsters by challenge rating and size. - Find the right magic for your party. Use `list_spells` to filter by school or level without leaving the chat. - Create detailed characters quickly. Use `list_backgrounds`, `list_species`, and `list_feats` to build unique heroes. - Manage loot and gear easily. Use `list_magic_items` and `list_equipment` to see what items are available. - Keep your world consistent. Use `search_open5e` to find any rule or item across the entire 5e dataset. ## How It Works The bottom line is your AI becomes a live reference for all D&D 5e rules and creatures. 1. Subscribe to the Open5e MCP on Vinkius 2. Add your API key to your local instance 3. Ask your AI client to find any D&D 5e data ## Frequently Asked Questions **Does the Open5e MCP work for any D&D edition?** No, it is specifically for 5th Edition content. It pulls from the Open5e database which focuses on 5e rules and data. **Can I use the Open5e MCP to find homebrew monsters?** This Connector pulls from the official Open5e repository. It is best for standard 5e content like spells, creatures, and items. **Will the Open5e MCP help me build a character?** Yes, it can list classes, species, backgrounds, and feats. Your AI agent can help you find the right options for a new hero. **How do I get the rules for status effects?** You can ask your agent to list conditions. It will pull the specific rules for things like stunned, paralyzed, or restrained instantly. **Can the Open5e MCP search for specific magic items?** Yes, it can browse the entire library of magic items. You can even filter by rarity or category to find specific loot. **Is the Open5e MCP good for Dungeon Masters?** It is a great tool for DMs. It lets you quickly grab monster stats or rule references during a game to keep the story flowing. **How can I find a monster with a specific Challenge Rating?** Use the `list_creatures` tool and provide the `cr` parameter (e.g., '1', '1/4', or '20'). You can also combine this with the `type` parameter to find, for example, all CR 5 Dragons. **Can I search for spells available only to a specific class?** Yes! Use the `list_spells` tool and set the `class` parameter to your desired class, such as 'Wizard' or 'Cleric'. You can further filter by `level` to narrow down the results. **What is the best way to find a specific rule or condition?** For status effects, use `list_conditions`. For general rules or supplemental text, use `list_sections`. If you aren't sure where it is, use `search_open5e` for a global search across all categories.