# JokeAPI Scraper (`crawlerbros/jokeapi-scraper`) Actor

Scrape jokes from JokeAPI (v2.jokeapi.dev). Filter by category, joke type (single or two-part), language, and blacklist flags. Returns joke text, category, flags, and safe/NSFW classification. No API key required.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/crawlerbros/jokeapi-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Crawler Bros](https://apify.com/crawlerbros) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Developer tools, Integrations
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $3.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## JokeAPI Scraper

Scrape jokes from [JokeAPI](https://jokeapi.dev) — a free, categorized joke API. No API key required.

### Features

- Fetch jokes from 6 categories: **Programming, Misc, Dark, Pun, Spooky, Christmas**
- Filter by joke **type** (single-line or two-part setup/delivery)
- Filter by **language** (EN, DE, ES, FR, PT, CS)
- **Safe mode** to exclude NSFW/offensive content
- Returns both raw parts and combined joke text

### Input

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `categories` | multi-select | Categories to include |
| `jokeType` | select | `any`, `single`, `twopart` |
| `language` | select | Language code (default: `en`) |
| `safeMode` | boolean | Safe mode (default: true) |
| `maxJokes` | integer | Max jokes to fetch (default: 50) |

### Output

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| `jokeId` | JokeAPI unique ID |
| `category` | Joke category |
| `jokeType` | `"single"` or `"twopart"` |
| `joke` | Full joke text (combined for twopart) |
| `setup` | Setup line (twopart jokes) |
| `delivery` | Punchline (twopart jokes) |
| `language` | Language code |
| `flags` | Active content flags |
| `isSafe` | Whether joke is marked safe |
| `scrapedAt` | ISO timestamp |
| `recordType` | Always `"joke"` |

### FAQ

**How many jokes are available?** JokeAPI has 400+ jokes across all categories and languages.

**Is this family-friendly?** Enable `safeMode: true` (default) to get only clean jokes.

# Actor input Schema

## `categories` (type: `array`):

Joke categories to include. Leave empty for all categories.

## `jokeType` (type: `string`):

Filter by joke structure type.

## `language` (type: `string`):

Language of the jokes.

## `safeMode` (type: `boolean`):

Only return jokes that are safe for all audiences (no NSFW, explicit, or dark content).

## `maxJokes` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of jokes to fetch.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "categories": [
    "Programming",
    "Misc",
    "Pun"
  ],
  "jokeType": "any",
  "language": "en",
  "safeMode": true,
  "maxJokes": 50
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `items` (type: `string`):

Dataset containing all scraped records.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "categories": [
        "Programming",
        "Misc",
        "Pun"
    ],
    "jokeType": "any",
    "language": "en",
    "safeMode": true,
    "maxJokes": 50
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("crawlerbros/jokeapi-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "categories": [
        "Programming",
        "Misc",
        "Pun",
    ],
    "jokeType": "any",
    "language": "en",
    "safeMode": True,
    "maxJokes": 50,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("crawlerbros/jokeapi-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "categories": [
    "Programming",
    "Misc",
    "Pun"
  ],
  "jokeType": "any",
  "language": "en",
  "safeMode": true,
  "maxJokes": 50
}' |
apify call crawlerbros/jokeapi-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,crawlerbros/jokeapi-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/nTIivW2kLLAF0kmIy/builds/J8Iz8AVv77hVpEDjn/openapi.json