How do I install the Joke API skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add timlai666/joke-api in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

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Which AI agents work with Joke API?

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Is Joke API free to use?

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Who published Joke API?

TimLai666 (@timlai666) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Joke API

Name: Joke API
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Author: TimLai666

Fetch random jokes across various categories (Programming, Pun, etc.) via JokeAPI. Use when the user asks for a joke or needs some humor. No API key required.

TimLai666 Updated Aug 19, 2026 1 repo stars

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Install

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$ npx skillmds@latest add timlai666/joke-api

Installs into ~/.claude/skills (or .claude/skills inside a project). Restart Claude Code to pick it up.

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Last audited Sep 24, 2026 · commit a82a632

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Executes scripts
The instructions run shell commands or bundled script files.
Makes network calls
The instructions fetch remote URLs or call external services.

Works with: Claude Code Claude.ai OpenAI Codex +

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JokeAPI Skill

Fetch random jokes from the public JokeAPI.

Usage

python3 scripts/joke_helper.py [OPTIONS]

Options

--category [CATEGORY]: Programming, Misc, Dark, Pun, Spooky, Christmas, Any (Default: Any)
--type [single|twopart]: Filter by joke format.
--blacklist [FLAGS]: Blacklist specific content flags (comma-separated).
--unsafe: Disable safe-mode (enabled by default).
--raw: Output raw JSON response.

Examples

python3 scripts/joke_helper.py --category Programming
python3 scripts/joke_helper.py --type twopart

API Information

Source: JokeAPI
Auth: No API Key required.

TimLai666/installed-skills/tree/main/joke-api commit a82a632a3f

Frequently asked questions

npx skillmds@latest add timlai666/joke-api