random-bird-fact MCP Server

Fetches a random fact about birds, providing interesting trivia and information about avian species. This MCP server exposes a tool to retrieve a single random bird fact from a public API.

Installation

You can run this MCP server with npx (recommended) or install it globally:

Run with npx:

npx @dennisk2025/random-bird-fact

Or install globally:

npm install -g @dennisk2025/random-bird-fact

Adding to Claude Desktop

To use this server in Claude Desktop, add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "birdfact": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@dennisk2025/random-bird-fact"]
    }
  }
}

Add this to your Claude Desktop config file at:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Restart Claude Desktop after updating your configuration.

Usage

After adding to your Claude Desktop configuration, Claude will automatically discover the server and list its tools.

You can use the following tool:

Tools

get_random_bird_fact

• Description: Retrieves a single random bird fact from a public API.
• Parameters: none

Example Tool Call (no parameters)

Tool Name: get_random_bird_fact

Input:

{}

Sample Successful Result:

{
  "fact": "The Arctic tern migrates farther than any other bird, traveling from pole to pole each year."
}

Example Tool Call Result (If an Error Occurs)

{
  "error": "Failed to fetch a random bird fact. Please try again later."
}

Available Tools

| Tool Name | Description | Parameters | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|------------| | get_random_bird_fact | Retrieves a single random bird fact from a public API.| (none) |

No input parameters are required for this tool.