random-dad-joke MCP Server

Fetches a random dad joke from the internet and delivers it to amuse users. This MCP server provides a simple tool to retrieve hilarious, family-friendly dad jokes on demand via Claude Desktop or any MCP-compatible client.

Installation

With npm

npm install -g @dennisk2025/random-dad-joke

Or run directly (no installation required)

npx @dennisk2025/random-dad-joke

Adding to Claude Desktop

Add this server to your Claude Desktop config file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Example configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dadjoke": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@dennisk2025/random-dad-joke"]
    }
  }
}

Add the above block under the "mcpServers" section. Restart Claude Desktop after saving.

Usage

Once configured, open Claude Desktop and bring up the MCP tool list (or use /tool). You will see one tool:

• get_random_dad_joke: Retrieves a random dad joke as plain text.

Example: Using the tool

• Tool name: get_random_dad_joke
• Parameters: (none required)

Example call (via Claude Desktop):

/tool get_random_dad_joke {}

Example response:

{
  "joke": "Why don't eggs tell jokes? They'd crack each other up."
}

Available Tools

get_random_dad_joke

• Description: Retrieves a random dad joke as plain text.
• Parameters: none
• Returns: JSON object with a "joke" field containing the dad joke.

Have fun, and let the dad jokes brighten your day!