About xkcd
xkcd is an MCP server published by pipeworx-io in the Security category: xKCD MCP — wraps xkcd.com JSON API (free, no auth).
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Install
git clone https://github.com/pipeworx-io/mcp-xkcdThis server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.
Tools (3)
get_comicFetch a specific XKCD comic by its number (e.g., 353 for 'Python'). Returns title, image URL, alt text, publication date, transcript, and permalink.
Parameters not published.
get_latestFetch the most recently published XKCD comic. Returns comic number, title, image URL, alt/hover text, publication date, transcript (if available), and permalink.
Parameters not published.
random_comicFetch a randomly selected XKCD comic from the full archive (skips #404). Returns comic number, title, image URL, alt text, publication date, and transcript.
Parameters not published.
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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 250+ 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 250+ 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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