joke

Fetch random jokes from JokeAPI with safe-mode enabled.

37|7|Updated Apr 8, 2026

Search Tags:#humor #programming #random #joke #pun #jokeapi #safe-mode

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-claude --skill joke-archibate

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: joke
Source: https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-claude/tree/main/skills/joke
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-claude --skill joke-archibate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Quickly brighten conversations by fetching a random joke from JokeAPI without needing to craft one yourself, ensuring content safety by default.

Core Features & Use Cases

Retrieve a single random joke from v2.jokeapi.dev via the bundled script with safe-mode enabled by default.
Support category-specific jokes (e.g., Programming, Pun, Spooky, Christmas) and general jokes for general amusement.
Gracefully handle API errors and return a clean joke suitable for chat contexts.

Quick Start

Run the bundled script to fetch a random, safe joke from JokeAPI.

Frequently Asked Questions about joke

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I fetch a random programming joke for my chat application?▼

You fetch a random programming joke by querying JokeAPI with safe-mode enabled, retrieving category-specific humor like programming, pun, or spooky jokes suitable for chat contexts.

What is safe-mode when retrieving jokes from JokeAPI?▼

Safe-mode is a default content filtering setting that ensures the fetched random joke contains no NSFW or offensive material, keeping the humor clean for general audiences.

Can I get category-specific jokes like puns or spooky humor on demand?▼

Yes, you can retrieve category-specific jokes such as puns, spooky, or Christmas humor by passing command-line options to the script, filtering the JokeAPI request accordingly.

Does the joke fetching script require any external dependencies?▼

No, the joke fetching script requires no external dependencies, running independently to query v2.jokeapi.dev and gracefully handle any API errors to return a clean joke.

What happens if the JokeAPI request fails or returns an error?▼

If the JokeAPI request fails, the script gracefully handles the API errors to ensure the process does not crash, attempting to return a clean response suitable for chat contexts.