The Trivia API Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Get high-quality trivia questions for games and education.
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Why people use The Trivia API
Trivia Quiz Generator for Faster Fact Sourcing
This Connector changes that by giving your agent a direct line to a massive database of verified questions. Instead of you doing the research, you just tell your agent what topic and difficulty you need. It pulls the data, including the correct answers and distractors, in seconds. You get a clean list of content ready to go, no copy-pasting required.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to a huge database of verified trivia questions for any project.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Classroom Icebreakers
A teacher asks their agent to find 5 easy history questions to start the day.
- Real-world use case 02
Mobile Game Development
A dev wants to build a geography quiz.
- Real-world use case 03
Live Trivia Night
A host needs a 'hard' science round.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete The Trivia API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with The Trivia API.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through The Trivia API.
- 01 Capability
List trivia categories
Show every category available in the database. This helps you pick the right topic for your quiz.
- 02 Capability
Get trivia questions
Pull questions based on your specific filters like difficulty or tags. This is the main way to get data into your app.
- 03 Capability
List trivia tags
Look up specific themes or keywords. Use this to find niche topics like space exploration or ancient history.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask The Trivia API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use The Trivia API 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_0CnU5EANMLaJq3lktqmMMzGPQaCr11ySOzddyRCC/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 The Trivia API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable The Trivia API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0CnU5EANMLaJq3lktqmMMzGPQaCr11ySOzddyRCC/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 The Trivia API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable The Trivia API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"trivia-quiz-generator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0CnU5EANMLaJq3lktqmMMzGPQaCr11ySOzddyRCC/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 The Trivia API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using The Trivia API, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"trivia-quiz-generator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0CnU5EANMLaJq3lktqmMMzGPQaCr11ySOzddyRCC/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 The Trivia API
Ask Copilot: "Using The Trivia API, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"trivia-quiz-generator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0CnU5EANMLaJq3lktqmMMzGPQaCr11ySOzddyRCC/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 The Trivia API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using The Trivia API, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"trivia-quiz-generator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0CnU5EANMLaJq3lktqmMMzGPQaCr11ySOzddyRCC/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 The Trivia API
Ask Cline: "Using The Trivia API, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add trivia-quiz-generator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0CnU5EANMLaJq3lktqmMMzGPQaCr11ySOzddyRCC/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 The Trivia API
Ask Claude: "Using The Trivia API, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work The Trivia API can move forward.
This is for the game developer tired of manual data entry, the teacher looking for fresh classroom content, and the live event host who needs a reliable fact source on the fly.
Game Developer
Uses this to populate trivia mini-games with diverse questions without hardcoding every answer.
Educator
Pulls specific science or history facts to create engaging daily warm-ups for students.
Content Creator
Gathers niche facts for social media posts or interactive community polls.
Quiz Host
Generates themed trivia rounds for live events in seconds.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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Jservice
Access the Jeopardy! clue database. fetch clues by category, value, or date, and get random trivia for your AI agent.
Random Facts API
Access thousands of interesting facts. audit random data via AI.
Uselessfacts
Access a vast database of quirky, useless facts to entertain, break the ice, or learn something new every day.
Deterministic EdTech Quiz Scorer
Transform your AI into a ruthless, high-precision EdTech examiner. Automatically cross-reference quiz answers against weighted keys to generate granular performance metrics instantly.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep The Trivia API connected.
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Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about The Trivia API.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use Trivia Quiz Generator for my classroom?
Yes, it's perfect for teachers. You can ask your agent to pull specific science or history questions to create quick daily warm-ups or interactive quizzes for your students.
Does Trivia Quiz Generator have different difficulty levels?
Yes, it supports easy, medium, and hard difficulty levels. This allows you to tailor the questions to your specific audience, whether they are kids or trivia experts.
How many categories are in Trivia Quiz Generator?
It covers a wide range of topics including History, Science, Geography, Pop Culture, Music, Sport, and more. You can see the full list by asking your agent to show the categories.
Can I use Trivia Quiz Generator for a mobile app?
Absolutely. Developers can use it to pull a diverse stream of questions to populate games, ensuring that players don't see the same content every time they play.
Is Trivia Quiz Generator good for study guides?
Yes, it's a great way to build study materials. You can ask your agent to find questions on a specific topic and then summarize them into a handy list of facts or flashcards.
Do I need an API key for Trivia Quiz Generator?
No, this Connector provides public access, so you can start pulling trivia questions immediately without having to manage any extra keys or accounts.
Can I get 10 random history questions?
Yes! Use the get_trivia_questions capability and set the categories parameter to 'history' and limit to 10. It will return a set of history-themed questions.
How can I filter by difficulty?
The get_trivia_questions capability has a difficulties parameter. You can specify 'easy', 'medium', or 'hard' to get questions at the desired challenge level.
What are the available categories?
You can use the list_trivia_categories capability to see the full list. Common categories include Arts & Literature, Film & TV, Geography, History, Music, and Science.
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