• STATS
  • ABILITIES
  • LISTS
  • HUMAN

How to lookup monster stats with your AI

Connect Open5e to your AI client to pull creature data during your session. You won't have to stop the game to flip through books.

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Short answer

How can I get monster stats through my AI?

Your AI uses Open5e to find hit points, AC, and special abilities for any creature you name. It pulls these details directly into your chat so you can keep playing. Here is how it works.

The outcomes

What you get from your AI

The AI handles the data retrieval so you can focus on the game.

STATS

Instant combat numbers

The AI pulls AC and hit points for any creature. You get the numbers you need without leaving the chat.

ABILITIES

Special move details

When a monster uses a unique trait, the AI finds the specific text. It tells you exactly how the ability works.

LISTS

Creature browsing

You can ask for lists of monsters to see what is available. The AI provides a selection from the database.

HUMAN

DM decision making

The AI provides the raw data, but you still decide how the monster acts. You remain the one in control of the encounter.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for stats.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and the Open5e database.

  1. Find the creature

    The AI searches the database for the specific monster you mentioned.

    search_open5e

  2. Browse the catalog

    If you need options, the AI can pull a list of available creatures.

    list_creatures

  3. Retrieve combat data

    The AI pulls the hit points and armor class for the creature.

    search_open5e

  4. Read abilities

    The AI looks up the text for special traits and actions.

    search_open5e

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test the connection.

Starting points

Swap out the monster names with the ones you actually want to look up.

Open5e Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Sgngvr5vVfGjbGKNdMBzKgeOByNYWDnWjHsaNmP3/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 — Open5e capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "open5e-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Sgngvr5vVfGjbGKNdMBzKgeOByNYWDnWjHsaNmP3/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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Start here

Connect Open5e once, then ask.

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

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change the monster's stats?

    No. The AI can only read and retrieve existing data from the Open5e database.

  • 02

    Does the AI roll dice for me?

    No. The AI provides the stats and abilities, but you or your client handle the actual dice rolls.

  • 03

    Can I use this for any tabletop game?

    No. This specific connector is built to work with the Open5e database.

  • 04

    Can the AI create new homebrew monsters?

    No. It only retrieves data that already exists in the Open5e system.

  • 05

    Will the AI remember my character sheet?

    No. This connector only provides access to creature data, not your personal character files.

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