Can I get 5 jokes specifically about programming?

Yes! Use the `list_jokes` tool and set the `category` to 'Programming' and `amount` to 5. It will return a set of developer-themed jokes.

How do I filter out offensive jokes?

You can use the `blacklistFlags` parameter in the tools. Specify 'nsfw,religious,political,racist,sexist,explicit' to ensure only safe jokes are returned.

What languages are supported for jokes?

JokeAPI supports multiple languages including English (en), German (de), Spanish (es), French (fr), and Portuguese (pt). Use the `lang` parameter to specify your choice.

JokeAPI MCP Server for Google ADK 3 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: JokeAPI
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Author: Vinkius

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Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add JokeAPI as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.

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python

from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
    StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)

# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
    connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
    )
)

agent = Agent(
    model="gemini-2.5-pro",
    name="jokeapi_agent",
    instruction=(
        "You help users interact with JokeAPI "
        "using 3 available tools."
    ),
    tools=[mcp_tools],
)

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About JokeAPI MCP Server

Equip your AI agent with a source of laughter via the JokeAPI MCP server. This integration provides access to a large database of jokes across various categories like Programming, Pun, and Misc. Your agent can retrieve random jokes, filter them by specific categories or languages, and ensure content safety using blacklist flags (nsfw, religious, political, etc.). Whether you're building a fun bot, looking for a quick icebreaker, or just want a laugh, your agent acts as a dedicated comedian through natural conversation.

Google ADK natively supports JokeAPI as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 3 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.

What you can do

Random Jokes — Get a single random joke or a list of multiple jokes.
Category Filtering — Choose from Programming, Misc, Pun, Spooky, or Christmas categories.
Content Safety — Use flags to filter out jokes that are NSFW, religious, political, or offensive.
Language Support — Access jokes in multiple languages including English, German, and Portuguese.
Humor Auditing — Summarize multiple jokes to identify popular themes and comedic structures.

The JokeAPI MCP Server exposes 3 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect JokeAPI to Google ADK via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the JokeAPI MCP Server with Google ADK.

Install Google ADK

Run pip install google-adk

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token

Create the agent

Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow

Explore tools

The agent will discover 3 tools from JokeAPI via MCP

Why Use Google ADK with the JokeAPI MCP Server

Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with JokeAPI through the Model Context Protocol.

Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution

Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with JokeAPI

Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on

Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine JokeAPI tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions

JokeAPI + Google ADK Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the JokeAPI MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query JokeAPI and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis

Multi-modal workflows: combine JokeAPI tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent

Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query JokeAPI regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift

Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including JokeAPI

JokeAPI MCP Tools for Google ADK (3)

These 3 tools become available when you connect JokeAPI to Google ADK via MCP:

get_joke

Get a random joke

list_joke_categories

List joke categories

list_jokes

Get multiple jokes

Example Prompts for JokeAPI in Google ADK

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with JokeAPI immediately.

"Tell me a programming joke."

"Give me 3 safe jokes from the 'Misc' category."

"Do you have any 'Spooky' jokes for Halloween?"

Troubleshooting JokeAPI MCP Server with Google ADK

Common issues when connecting JokeAPI to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpToolset not found

Update: pip install --upgrade google-adk

JokeAPI + Google ADK FAQ

Common questions about integrating JokeAPI MCP Server with Google ADK.

How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?

Import the MCP toolset class and pass the server URL. ADK discovers and registers all tools automatically, making them available to your agent's tool-use loop.

Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Declare multiple MCP tool providers in your agent configuration. ADK merges all tool schemas and the agent can call tools from any server in a single turn.

Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?

Gemini 2.0 Flash and Pro models both support function calling required for MCP tools. Flash is recommended for latency-sensitive use cases, Pro for complex reasoning.