# JokeAPI Scraper (`lulzasaur/jokeapi-scraper`) Actor Scrape jokes from JokeAPI across 7 categories including Programming, Pun, and Dark. Filter by type, language, and safety flags. Bulk joke collection for apps and bots. - **URL**: https://apify.com/lulzasaur/jokeapi-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [lulz bot](https://apify.com/lulzasaur) (community) - **Categories:** E-commerce - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $10.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## JokeAPI Scraper Scrape jokes from JokeAPI (v2.jokeapi.dev) across 7 categories including Programming, Pun, and Dark humor. Filter by type, language, and safety flags. Bulk joke collection for apps and bots. ### Features - **7 categories**: Any, Miscellaneous, Programming, Dark, Pun, Spooky, Christmas - **2 joke types**: Single (one-liners) and Two-part (setup + delivery) - **6 languages**: English, German, Czech, Spanish, French, Portuguese - **Safe mode**: Filter out NSFW, religious, political, racist, sexist, and explicit content - **Deduplication**: Tracks joke IDs to avoid duplicates across batches - **Content flags**: Each joke includes detailed safety/content flags ### Output Fields | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `id` | Unique joke ID from JokeAPI | | `category` | Joke category (Misc, Programming, Dark, Pun, Spooky, Christmas) | | `type` | `single` or `twopart` | | `joke` | Full joke text (for single-type jokes) | | `setup` | Setup line (for two-part jokes) | | `delivery` | Punchline (for two-part jokes) | | `lang` | Language code (en, de, cs, es, fr, pt) | | `safe` | Whether the joke is safe for all audiences | | `flags` | Object with nsfw, religious, political, racist, sexist, explicit booleans | | `scrapedAt` | ISO timestamp | ### Input Options - **Category**: Any, Misc, Programming, Dark, Pun, Spooky, or Christmas - **Joke Type**: Any, Single (one-liner), or Two-part (setup + delivery) - **Language**: English, German, Czech, Spanish, French, Portuguese - **Safe Mode**: Toggle to filter inappropriate content - **Limit**: 1 to 500 jokes (default 50) ### Use Cases - **Chatbots**: Add humor to Discord, Slack, or Telegram bots - **Apps**: Build joke-of-the-day features - **Content creation**: Generate joke content for social media - **Developer tools**: Programming jokes for loading screens and error pages - **Entertainment**: Build joke databases for party games ### Example Output ```json { "id": 168, "category": "Programming", "type": "twopart", "joke": null, "setup": "Why do programmers prefer dark mode?", "delivery": "Because light attracts bugs.", "lang": "en", "safe": true, "flags": { "nsfw": false, "religious": false, "political": false, "racist": false, "sexist": false, "explicit": false }, "scrapedAt": "2026-04-26T12:00:00.000Z" } ```` ### Notes JokeAPI returns up to 10 jokes per request. The scraper automatically paginates to reach your desired limit. Jokes are deduplicated by ID so you get unique results even across large batches. *** ### Run on Apify This scraper runs on the [Apify platform](https://apify.com/?fpr=lulzasaur) — a full-stack web scraping and automation cloud. Sign up for a free account to get started with 30-day trial of all features. [Try Apify free ->](https://apify.com/?fpr=lulzasaur) # Actor input Schema ## `category` (type: `string`): Joke category to fetch. ## `jokeType` (type: `string`): Type of jokes to fetch. ## `language` (type: `string`): Language for jokes. ## `safeMode` (type: `boolean`): Enable safe mode to filter out NSFW, religious, political, racist, sexist, and explicit jokes. ## `limit` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of jokes to fetch (1-500). ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Optional proxy to use. ## Actor input object example ```json { "category": "Any", "jokeType": "any", "language": "en", "safeMode": false, "limit": 50 } ``` # 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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("lulzasaur/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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("lulzasaur/jokeapi-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{}' | apify call lulzasaur/jokeapi-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=lulzasaur/jokeapi-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "JokeAPI Scraper", "description": "Scrape jokes from JokeAPI across 7 categories including Programming, Pun, and Dark. Filter by type, language, and safety flags. Bulk joke collection for apps and bots.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "SOqrbzazaX5Khh2pd" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/lulzasaur~jokeapi-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-lulzasaur-jokeapi-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/lulzasaur~jokeapi-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-lulzasaur-jokeapi-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/lulzasaur~jokeapi-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-lulzasaur-jokeapi-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "category": { "title": "Category", "enum": [ "Any", "Misc", "Programming", "Dark", "Pun", "Spooky", "Christmas" ], "type": "string", "description": "Joke category to fetch.", "default": "Any" }, "jokeType": { "title": "Joke Type", "enum": [ "any", "single", "twopart" ], "type": "string", "description": "Type of jokes to fetch.", "default": "any" }, "language": { "title": "Language", "enum": [ "en", "de", "cs", "es", "fr", "pt" ], "type": "string", "description": "Language for jokes.", "default": "en" }, "safeMode": { "title": "Safe Mode", "type": "boolean", "description": "Enable safe mode to filter out NSFW, religious, political, racist, sexist, and explicit jokes.", "default": false }, "limit": { "title": "Limit", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 500, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of jokes to fetch (1-500).", "default": 50 }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Optional proxy to use." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```