Summary
This wraps the official xkcd.com JSON API and gives you three straightforward tools: pull the latest comic, fetch a specific one by number, or grab a random strip from the archive. Each response includes the title, image URL, and alt text. No authentication required since the underlying API is public. It's part of the Pipeworx gateway ecosystem, so you can either connect directly to the xkcd endpoint or use their unified gateway that bundles 673+ data sources. Useful when you want to reference relevant xkcd comics in documentation, add some levity to technical discussions, or build features that pull webcomic content programmatically.
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mcp-xkcd
XKCD MCP — wraps xkcd.com JSON API (free, no auth)
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_latest | Get the latest published XKCD comic with its title, image, and alt text. |
get_comic | Get a specific XKCD comic by its number. |
random_comic | Get a random XKCD comic from the full archive. |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"xkcd": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/xkcd/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Xkcd data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
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