Jservice MCP for AI. Query historical knowledge via conversation
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client








How this MCP server connects to your AI agent
Jservice gives your AI agent access to a massive archive of historical Jeopardy! trivia clues. You can query thousands of facts by category, dollar value, or date range.
Need random knowledge for a quiz? Get it instantly. This MCP turns static game show data into conversational knowledge.
What AI agents can do with Jservice Automation
Get categories
Retrieves a list of all available Jeopardy! categories.
Get category
Gets every clue associated with one specific category ID.
Get clues
Fetches a list of clues using filters like value, date, or category.
You can get an instant list of all major Jeopardy! categories and their associated IDs.
Filter the database to pull exact clues using criteria like a dollar value, a category ID, or a date range.
Ask for a random set of clues anytime you need quick trivia material.
Get every clue associated with a single, defined category ID for focused study or gaming.
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What AI agents can do with Jservice: 4 Available Tools
Use these four tools to query, filter, and retrieve structured data from a vast archive of Jeopardy! style trivia clues.
Make your AI actually useful.
Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.
Start using Jservice on VinkiusGet Categories
Retrieves a list of all available Jeopardy! categories.
Get Category
Gets every clue associated with one specific category ID.
Get Clues
Fetches a list of clues using filters like value, date, or category.
Get Random Clues
Provides a random selection of trivia clues for immediate use.
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Built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for 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 4 powerful capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other compatible AI platforms. No middleware. No custom integration required.
Sourcing trivia and knowledge used to be an exercise in copy-pasting., Solved with Vinkius AI Gateway
If you were building a quiz or creating educational content, the old way meant opening dozens of tabs. You'd manually search through archived clue books, cross-reference dates, and painstakingly pull specific facts into a spreadsheet. It was slow, tedious work prone to human error.
With this MCP, that entire process goes away. Your agent talks directly to the database. You ask for clues worth $500 from the Science category in 2018; you get it instantly and structured for use.
Jservice: Structured Knowledge Access
You no longer have to juggle multiple sources or worry about conflicting data points. You simply tell your agent, 'Give me a random set of clues,' and the `get_random_clues` tool handles the complex retrieval. The output is clean, ready for immediate use.
The difference now is scale and speed. Instead of spending hours gathering context, you get instant, verifiable historical data points.
What your AI can actually do with this
This connection brings the world's biggest trivia database directly to your agent. Instead of manually searching through old clue books or trying to remember niche historical facts, you just ask your AI client. You can pull specific clues—say, 'What was the element symbol for gold in 1975?'—and get an answer right back.
Need a fun quiz? Ask it to generate random challenges on any topic. The system lets you explore all known Jeopardy! categories and dive deep into specialized topics using natural conversation. It’s basically a vast, searchable library of general knowledge, powered by the Vinkius MCP catalog.
019e5d29-4e97-7052-82d2-c2b6d5b051eb Here's how it actually works
The bottom line is: you talk to your agent, it talks to this MCP, and you get a fact instantly.
First, tell your agent what kind of trivia you're interested in—for example, listing all available categories.
Next, narrow the search. You can ask for clues based on a specific category or filter by date and value to zero in on the exact data set needed.
The system returns structured clue text that your agent uses directly in conversation, providing instant historical knowledge.
Who is this actually for?
Anyone who deals with structured public data but needs conversational access. Think educators running quizzes or developers building knowledge retrieval tests.
Creating engaging, accurate quizzes by drawing historical clues from specific categories.
Testing an AI agent's ability to pull precise data points based on multiple filters (e.g., year + value).
Generating filler content or fun knowledge challenges for articles and newsletters.
What Changes When You Connect
Stop relying on memory. You can ask your agent to generate random clues using get_random_clues, perfect for spontaneous team quizzes.
Need context? Use the get_categories tool to first map out all possible topics, giving you a clear scope of data before deep diving into any one area.
Targeting specific knowledge is simple. The get_clues function lets you filter results by dollar value, date, or category ID—you only get what you need.
Deep study is straightforward with get_category. Instead of searching multiple pages, this tool pulls every clue for one subject so you can review the full scope of a topic.
Developers gain reliable data sources. You can test LLM retrieval pipelines against real-world, structured historical trivia sets.
See it in action
Running a corporate knowledge sprint
A trainer needs to build three different quizzes for a team meeting. Instead of compiling them manually, they instruct their agent: 'Get 5 random clues using get_random_clues for the first quiz, then use get_clues to find only $200 value clues from the Sports category for the second.' The agent pulls everything in one go.
Researching niche historical facts
A history student needs to know about a specific event's coverage. They use get_clues and filter by both date range and category ID, pulling only the data relevant to that time period.
Mapping out content pillars
A marketer wants to see what topics are available for a new knowledge base. They start by calling get_categories to get a full list of subjects, allowing them to structure their entire content plan around the existing data.
Quickly generating training material
A manager needs 10 quick facts for an onboarding presentation. They ask the agent to retrieve random clues using get_random_clues and format them into a bulleted list, saving hours of research time.
The honest tradeoffs
Using general search queries
Asking the agent, 'Tell me about Jeopardy!' without specifying filters. This yields vague or overly broad results.
First, check available subjects using get_categories. Then, focus your request by running a targeted query like get_clues with both a category and a value range.
Asking for all data at once
Demanding 'all clues' without parameters. This risks hitting limits or simply overwhelming the agent.
If you want to explore one subject, use get_category with a specific ID. If you need breadth, start by pulling random samples using get_random_clues.
Relying on external spreadsheets
Manually cross-referencing data found in multiple online trivia databases that don't speak to each other.
Connect this MCP. It centralizes the knowledge. Your agent handles the API calls, eliminating manual copy/pasting between different sources.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this MCP if your goal is structured, fact-based knowledge retrieval from a known dataset. You need to query specific categories, filter by metrics (date or value), or generate random trivia sets. Don't use it if you are trying to find current events that aren't in the database; this holds historical data only. If you just want general internet facts—say, about today’s weather—you don't need this MCP. You would need a different type of real-time data connector instead.
Questions you might have
How do I find out what categories are available using `get_categories`? +
You simply ask your agent to run the get_categories tool. It will return a list of all major subjects and their unique IDs, letting you see exactly what topics you can pull data from.
Should I use `get_clues` or `get_category` for my research? +
Use get_clues when you need to filter by multiple criteria, like a specific date and value. Use get_category only if you know the exact subject ID and want every clue within it.
Can I get clues for a specific year? +
Yes, use the get_clues tool. This function allows you to filter results by date ranges, letting you narrow down the data set to only include clues from that time period.
Is there an easy way to make random quizzes? +
Yes, just ask for random trivia using get_random_clues. It pulls a ready-made batch of mixed clues so you can start your quiz right away without any setup.
Does this MCP have an API key I need to set up? +
No. Jservice is already a public database, meaning you connect and use it through the Vinkius platform without needing to manage or provide any personal API keys.
What happens if I need more than 100 results using `get_clues`? +
The tool supports pagination via an offset parameter. If you hit the limit, simply include your desired starting index in the request payload, and it'll pull the next batch of clues.
Should I use `get_category` when I want to see every clue associated with a topic? +
Yes. Use get_category if you need maximum depth for a specific subject. This function retrieves all related historical clues tied to that exact category ID.
How do I find clues that match both a specific dollar value and a category using `get_clues`? +
You pass both the desired value and the category ID as parameters within the single get_clues call. This filters the results to show only the intersection of those two criteria.
Can I get multiple random clues at once? +
Yes! Use the get_random_clues tool and specify the count parameter (up to 100) to receive a batch of random trivia questions.
How do I find clues from a specific category ID? +
You can use get_category with the specific ID to get all clues in that category, or use get_clues and filter by the category parameter.
Is it possible to filter clues by their difficulty or dollar value? +
Yes, the get_clues tool accepts a value parameter (e.g., 200, 400, 800) to help you find clues corresponding to specific Jeopardy! board positions.
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