JokeAPI Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Add humor content to your AI apps and social media feeds.
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Why people use JokeAPI
JokeAPI Humor Content for Social Media Engagement
With this Connector, your agent does the heavy lifting. Just ask for a joke and it pulls one from the database instantly. You get variety and relevance without the manual labor.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant, filtered humor for any AI interaction.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Adding a comedy layer to a Slack bot
A developer wants their bot to be more friendly.
- Real-world use case 02
Finding holiday content for social media
A manager needs a laugh for a Halloween post.
- Real-world use case 03
Populating a game's comedy club
A game dev needs a list of jokes for a level.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete JokeAPI capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with JokeAPI.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through JokeAPI.
- 01 Capability
List joke categories
This capability lets your agent see all the joke categories available. It's useful for helping your AI understand what types of humor it can pull for your users.
- 02 Capability
Get joke
Use this to pull a single random joke for an AI interaction. It's a great way to provide a quick laugh or a lighthearted icebreaker.
- 03 Capability
List jokes
This capability fetches multiple jokes at once from the database. It works well for populating a list of humor content or finding several options quickly.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask JokeAPI to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use JokeAPI from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ehP8o1Phz9hwJYdsuOgZWj7sQawj2ZQgyomcsxHH/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it JokeAPI, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable JokeAPI for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ehP8o1Phz9hwJYdsuOgZWj7sQawj2ZQgyomcsxHH/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the JokeAPI URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable JokeAPI in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"jokeapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ehP8o1Phz9hwJYdsuOgZWj7sQawj2ZQgyomcsxHH/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using JokeAPI
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using JokeAPI, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"jokeapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ehP8o1Phz9hwJYdsuOgZWj7sQawj2ZQgyomcsxHH/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using JokeAPI
Ask Copilot: "Using JokeAPI, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"jokeapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ehP8o1Phz9hwJYdsuOgZWj7sQawj2ZQgyomcsxHH/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using JokeAPI
Open Cascade and ask: "Using JokeAPI, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"jokeapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ehP8o1Phz9hwJYdsuOgZWj7sQawj2ZQgyomcsxHH/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using JokeAPI
Ask Cline: "Using JokeAPI, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add jokeapi --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ehP8o1Phz9hwJYdsuOgZWj7sQawj2ZQgyomcsxHH/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using JokeAPI
Ask Claude: "Using JokeAPI, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work JokeAPI can move forward.
This is for developers and content creators who want to give their AI a personality without the manual work of curating and vetting hundreds of jokes.
Bot Developer
They use this to make customer service bots feel more human by adding a lighthearted touch to interactions.
Social Media Manager
They use it to find quick, funny content for daily posts or community engagement without manual searching.
Content Creator
They use it to add a fun, unexpected element to apps or websites that need a constant stream of humor.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsJokeAPI
Access thousands of jokes. audit categories and flags via AI.
Jokes API (API Ninjas)
Access random jokes. audit content and limits via AI.
GeekJoke
Get random geeky and programming-related jokes to lighten up your development workflow.
Chuck Norris
Access the legendary power of Chuck Norris facts. get random jokes, browse categories, and search the entire database directly from your AI agent.
Evil Insult
Generate creative and random insults from the Evil Insult Generator API directly within your AI agent.
YesNo
Get instant yes, no, or maybe decisions accompanied by fun GIFs to help your AI agent make choices or break ties.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep JokeAPI connected.
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Claude -
ChatGPT -
Gemini -
Cursor -
VS Code -
Windsurf -
ZCode -
Cline -
Zed -
Continue -
Kiro -
Roo Code -
Zencoder -
Goose -
Void -
Augment Code -
Amp -
Qodo -
Tabnine -
Pieces -
Sourcegraph Cody -
JetBrains -
Warp -
Amazon Q -
Antigravity -
BoltAI -
Raycast -
Jan -
LM Studio -
AnythingLLM -
Open WebUI -
Msty -
Cherry Studio -
LibreChat -
TypingMind -
Chorus -
5ire -
n8n -
LangChain -
LlamaIndex -
CrewAI -
Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about JokeAPI.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can JokeAPI MCP provide jokes for my business bot?
Yes, it's perfect for making a bot feel more human. You can use it to provide lighthearted icebreakers or seasonal humor.
How do I make sure the jokes are safe for work?
You can use the safety flags to block offensive, religious, or political content. This ensures your AI stays professional.
Does JokeAPI MCP support multiple languages?
Yes, it includes support for English, German, and Portuguese, making it useful for diverse audiences.
Can I get a bunch of jokes at once?
Yes, you can pull a list of multiple jokes at once. This is great for populating a content feed or a list of options.
Is there a cost to using JokeAPI MCP?
No, this is a public access capability. You can start getting jokes immediately after connecting it to your client.
What categories of humor are available?
It covers a wide range of categories including Programming, Puns, Spooky, Christmas, and Misc humor.
Can I get 5 jokes specifically about programming?
Yes! Use the list_jokes capability 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 capabilities. 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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