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JokeAPI

JokeAPI MCP for AI. Never run out of laughs or good conversation starters.

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JokeAPI gives your AI client a massive database of jokes, letting it act like a dedicated comedian. You can request single random jokes or bulk lists.

Crucially, you control the content using filters for specific categories—like Programming or Pun—and safety flags to exclude NSFW, political, or religious material.

What your AI can do

List joke categories

It tells you all the available joke categories so you know what types of humor are in the database.

Get joke

You can get one single random joke when your conversation needs a quick laugh.

List jokes

This tool fetches multiple jokes at once, which is useful for creating lists or bulk content.

List available joke categories

It shows you every category of jokes available in the database (e.g., Programming, Pun, Misc).

Retrieve a single random joke

You get one whole joke instantly, which is perfect for quick conversational replies.

Get a list of multiple jokes

The tool returns an array of several jokes, useful when you need to populate content or run through examples.

Filter by safety flags

You tell the system which types of offensive material (NSFW, political, etc.) to exclude from the results.

Support multiple languages

The agent can fetch jokes in several different languages like English, German, or Portuguese.

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JokeAPI: Three Tools for Content Generation

These three tools give you complete control over the joke retrieval process—from listing available humor types to fetching large batches of funny material.

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List Joke Categories

It tells you all the available joke categories so you know what types of humor are in the database.

Get Joke

You can get one single random joke when your conversation needs a quick laugh.

List Jokes

This tool fetches multiple jokes at once, which is useful for creating lists or bulk...

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Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

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Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The JokeAPI integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

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Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more

The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.

This connection provides 3 powerful capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other compatible AI platforms. No middleware. No custom integration required.

Sourcing fun content usually means copying and pasting links.

Right now, if you need varied, lighthearted material for an app or social media, the process is manual. You're browsing joke sites, finding a good one, copy-pasting it into your draft, checking that it’s safe, and then repeating the whole cycle until you have enough content to fill a week.

With this MCP, your agent handles all of that work for you. Just tell it what kind of humor you need—maybe 'Programming' jokes or just something random—and it retrieves the perfectly filtered joke right into your workflow. You get instant, clean content.

The JokeAPI MCP delivers predictable and controlled content.

Manual content creation means inconsistent quality and unpredictable tone. Every time you generate a post or draft a bot response, you're fighting against the risk of running into something inappropriate or boring. You have to spend time manually checking safety flags for political or religious humor.

Now, your agent manages all that vetting. By using its tools, you dictate the rules: 'Give me jokes from this category,' and 'Make sure they are safe.' The result is content that matches your criteria every single time.

What your AI can actually do with this

This MCP connects your AI agent to a massive library of jokes written in multiple languages. Need a quick icebreaker? Ask for a random joke. Building an application that needs varied content? You can request multiple jokes at once and even summarize them to find popular themes. It's much more than just fetching randomness; you get granular control.

Want only programming-related humor, or maybe something spooky for Halloween? You filter it by category. And if your app requires clean content, the safety flags let you block out any NSFW or political jokes before they reach the user. Connecting this through Vinkius means you access all these joke capabilities from one place, letting your agent handle the conversation and the data retrieval simultaneously.

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Questions you might have

How do I find out what categories of jokes JokeAPI supports? +

You use the list_joke_categories tool. Running this tells your agent all the available topics, like Programming or Pun, so you know exactly what content is possible.

Is JokeAPI safe for professional business apps? +

Yes, because of its built-in safety flags. You can explicitly tell it to filter out NSFW, political, and religious jokes, making the output suitable for most corporate or client-facing tools.

What's the difference between `get_joke` and `list_jokes`? +

get_joke is meant for one quick joke. Use it when you need a single, immediate response. If you want to bulk-populate content or run through several examples, use list_jokes.

Can JokeAPI provide jokes in multiple languages? +

Yep. The API supports fetching humor in several different languages (including German and Portuguese). Just specify the language when you make your request to your agent.

What authentication method do I need when using `get_joke`? +

You don't need to worry about keys. This MCP uses public access, meaning you connect your agent directly without needing an API key or complex credential setup.

Are there rate limits if I run `list_jokes` frequently? +

Yes, like any external service, the JokeAPI enforces standard usage rates. We recommend checking the Vinkius documentation for current throughput guidelines to keep your bot running smoothly.

How do I ensure a joke fits a specific theme using `get_joke`? +

You pass the desired category (like 'Programming' or 'Pun') as an argument. This limits the output pool, ensuring your jokes are relevant to a defined topic.

What should I do if my call to `list_jokes` returns an error? +

Most errors come down to invalid parameters or connection issues. Always check the specific response code and try simplifying your request before assuming a bug in the MCP.

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.

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