• ACTION
  • FOCUS
  • VARIETY
  • HUMAN

How to get random activity suggestions with your AI

Connect this MCP to your AI client once. After that, you just ask for a suggestion and get one specific task to tackle.

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Short answer

How can my AI pick a random task for me?

Your AI uses the get_random_activity tool to pull one single suggestion from a list. This removes the stress of choosing from a long list of options. You'll see exactly how it works below.

The outcomes.

What you get from a request.

The AI delivers one of these results based on your prompt.

ACTION

A single task

The AI uses get_random_activity to find one specific thing for you to do. You get a clear instruction instead of a list of choices.

FOCUS

Zero decision fatigue

By picking just one thing, the AI stops you from overthinking. You can move straight from reading to doing.

VARIETY

New ideas

The AI pulls from a diverse pool of activities. You'll get suggestions you wouldn't have thought of yourself.

HUMAN

Your final call

The AI only provides the suggestion. You decide if the task is actually worth your time.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI handles the selection so you don't have to.

  1. Receive prompt

    Your AI client reads your request for a new activity.

    get_random_activity

  2. Fetch activity

    The agent calls the tool to grab a random entry from the database.

    get_random_activity

  3. Format task

    The AI turns the raw data into a natural sentence for you.

    get_random_activity

  4. Deliver result

    The AI presents the single task and waits for your response.

    get_random_activity

Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these directly into your chat to get moving.

Starting points

These are basic ways to trigger the tool. You can add specific moods or time constraints to these prompts.

Bored API Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K6W0XjuexHpFxOwHF91HOk8685sw1tK1MJbcmZ7V/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Bored API capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "bored-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K6W0XjuexHpFxOwHF91HOk8685sw1tK1MJbcmZ7V/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Give me a random activity to do right now.

  • I'm feeling bored. Pick one random task for me.

  • Suggest a quick activity I can do in under ten minutes.

  • Pick a random creative task for me to try.

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Start here

Connect Bored once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking for suggestions immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI pick multiple activities at once?

    No. This tool is designed to provide one single suggestion to prevent decision fatigue.

  • 02

    Does the AI know if I actually finished the task?

    No. The AI only provides the suggestion. It has no way to track your real-world actions or progress.

  • 03

    Can the AI suggest things based on my location?

    No. The tool provides random activities from its internal list and does not access your location data.

  • 04

    Can I tell the AI to pick a 'hard' task?

    Yes. You can include descriptors like 'hard' or 'creative' in your prompt to influence the suggestion.

  • 05

    Will the AI save these activities to a list?

    No. The AI does not have a tool to save, store, or log the activities it suggests.

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