Wraps the chucknorris.io API to pull random Chuck Norris jokes into your Claude conversations. You get four tools: fetch a random joke, search jokes by keyword, list all available categories like "nerdy" or "sport", and grab a random joke from a specific category. No authentication required since the underlying API is free and open. Part of the Pipeworx gateway ecosystem, so you can either connect to this standalone server or access it through the full Pipeworx hub alongside 673+ other data sources. Useful when you need to inject humor into demos, test conversation flows with external data, or just want Chuck Norris facts on demand without leaving your AI workspace.
Chuck Norris MCP — wraps chucknorris.io (free, no auth)
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
random_joke | Get a random Chuck Norris joke. Returns joke text and ID. |
search_jokes | Search Chuck Norris jokes by keyword. Returns matching jokes with text and IDs. |
list_categories | List all available Chuck Norris joke categories (e.g., 'nerdy', 'sport'). Use with joke_by_category to fetch jokes. |
joke_by_category | Get a random Chuck Norris joke from a specific category. Returns joke text and ID. |
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"chucknorris": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/chucknorris/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Chucknorris data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
MIT