random-fun-fact-mcp

Fetches a random, fun, real-world fact from the Useless Facts API. Each call returns a single quirky, surprising, or amusing fact, optionally specifying the language (English or German).

Installation

Install globally using npm:

npm install -g @dennisk2025/random-fun-fact-mcp

Or run instantly via npx (recommended for Claude Desktop):

npx @dennisk2025/random-fun-fact-mcp

Adding to Claude Desktop

Add the following JSON snippet to your Claude Desktop config file at:

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

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

Restart Claude Desktop and "random-fun-fact" will appear as a custom MCP tool.

Usage

This MCP provides one tool:

Tool: get_random_fun_fact

Returns a random fun fact in the specified language (English or German).

Parameters

• language (optional):
  • Type: string
  • Allowed values: "en", "de"
  • Description: The language code for the fact. 'en' for English, 'de' for German. Defaults to 'en'.

Usage Examples

English (default)

{
  "name": "get_random_fun_fact",
  "arguments": {}
}

German

{
  "name": "get_random_fun_fact",
  "arguments": { "language": "de" }
}

Response Example

{
  "fact": "The unicorn is Scotland’s national animal.",
  "language": "en"
}

Available Tools

| Tool Name | Description | Parameters | |----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------| | get_random_fun_fact | Returns a random fun fact (optionally specify language: 'en' or 'de'). | language (string) |

Notes

• No API keys required. All facts from uselessfacts.jsph.pl
• Safe for use in production or personal chats!