Get Joke
Give Claude Code or Cursor a one-line MCP tool that fetches a random programming joke for demos, icebreakers, or sanity checks that MCP wiring works.
Overview
get-joke is an MCP server for the Build phase that returns a random programming joke through a stdio npm tool for agent smoke tests.
What is this MCP server?
- Single-purpose MCP server: returns a random programming joke on demand
- Ships as npm package @hamzaamin221/get-joke-mcp with stdio transport
- Zero external API keys in server.json—minimal install surface for local agents
- Useful smoke test that MCP registration and tool invocation work end to end
- Version 0.1.1 on GitHub Hamzaaamin/Get-Joke
- Server version 0.1.1
- 1 npm package with stdio transport
- 0 required environment variables in registry metadata
What problem does it solve?
You need to confirm MCP is wired correctly without standing up keys, databases, or paid APIs first.
Who is it for?
First MCP install on a new machine, workshop demos, or quick regression checks after updating Claude Code or Cursor.
Skip if: Production features, user-facing humor APIs, or teams that need audited third-party data feeds.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Your agent can call a registered local tool and get a joke back, proving stdio MCP config before heavier integrations.
- Working MCP tool that returns a random programming joke
- Confirmed stdio transport and agent restart cycle
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Journey fit
Joke retrieval is not part of ship or launch workflows; it lives where builders wire and test agent tooling during product development. Canonical shelf is agent-tooling because the only value is an MCP stdio package agents can call like any other local tool.
How it compares
Tiny stdio MCP demo tool, not a skills.sh workflow skill or curated marketplace bundle.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is get-joke for?
Solo and indie builders testing MCP with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or Windsurf who want a zero-credential hello-world tool.
When should I use get-joke?
Use it right after adding your first MCP server block, when onboarding a teammate to agent tooling, or when jokes help morale during long build sessions.
How do I add get-joke to my agent?
Install @hamzaamin221/get-joke-mcp from npm, point your client at stdio transport per MCP docs, restart the agent, and invoke the joke tool from chat.