Random Excuse Generator MCP Server

Generates a random humorous excuse for being late or missing work/class, using built-in creative logic. Perfect for use in Claude Desktop, custom chatbots, or any workflow needing a light-hearted excuse generator.

Features

• Exposes a single zero-parameter tool: get_random_excuse
• Returns a random, funny excuse suitable for work or school situations
• No external APIs, zero dependencies beyond the MCP SDK

Installation & Quick Start

Option 1: With npx

npx @dennisk2025/random-excuse-generator

Option 2: Install then run

npm install @dennisk2025/random-excuse-generator
npx random-excuse-generator

Adding to Claude Desktop

To use this MCP server with Claude Desktop, add the following to your Claude Desktop config file at:

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

Add inside the "mcpServers" object:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "excuse": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@dennisk2025/random-excuse-generator"]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop after adding the block.

Usage & Tool Reference

Tool: get_random_excuse

• Description: Returns a random humorous excuse from a built-in collection suitable for explaining lateness to work, school, or meetings.
• Parameters: none (empty object)
• Returns: JSON over MCP, e.g.: { "result": "I got stuck behind a parade of ducks crossing the road—couldn't possibly honk." }

Example tool call (Claude Desktop):

Tool: get_random_excuse
{}

Example response

{
  "result": "My cat needed an emotional support nap on my laptop."
}

List of Tools

| Name | Parameters | Description | |---------------------|-------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | get_random_excuse | (none) | Returns a randomly generated creative excuse string |

No parameters are needed—just call the tool!

Enjoy sharing some laughs with your newfound arsenal of excuses!