
Coin Flip MCP Server
MCP server for flipping coins with true randomness from random.org
What is Coin Flip MCP Server?
Coin Flip MCP Server is a server that provides true random coin flips using the randomness API from random.org, demonstrating the Model Context Protocol for generating random outcomes with configurable sides.
How to use Coin Flip MCP Server?
To use the Coin Flip MCP Server, install the dependencies, build the server, and configure it with an MCP client like Claude Desktop. You can then use natural language commands to interact with the coin flip tool.
Key features of Coin Flip MCP Server?
- Flips a coin with configurable number of sides (default is 2)
- Uses true randomness from random.org
- Special handling for edge cases (0, 1, or negative sides)
- Supports multiple sides for coin flips
Use cases of Coin Flip MCP Server?
- Flipping a coin for decision making
- Rolling dice for games
- Generating random numbers for various applications
FAQ from Coin Flip MCP Server?
- Can I configure the number of sides for the coin flip?
Yes! You can configure the number of sides when flipping the coin.
- How does the server ensure true randomness?
The server uses the randomness API from random.org to ensure true randomness in the outcomes.
- Is it easy to integrate with other applications?
Yes! The server can be easily integrated with any MCP client.
Coin Flip MCP Server
An MCP server that provides true random coin flips using random.org's randomness API. This server demonstrates the Model Context Protocol by providing a tool for generating random outcomes with configurable sides.
Features
Tools
flip_coin
- Flip a coin with configurable number of sides- Optional
sides
parameter (default: 2) - Uses true randomness from random.org
- Special handling for edge cases (0, 1, or negative sides)
- For 2 sides: Returns "Heads" or "Tails"
- For 3 sides: Returns "Heads", "Tails", or "_"
- For n>3 sides: Returns "It landed on side X"
- Optional
Development
Install dependencies:
npm install
Build the server:
npm run build
For development with auto-rebuild:
npm run watch
Installation
To use with Claude Desktop, add the server config:
On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"coin-flip": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-coin-flip"]
}
}
}
Example Usage
Once connected to an MCP client like Claude Desktop, you can use natural language to interact with the coin flip tool. For example:
- "Flip a coin"
- "Roll a 6-sided die"
- "Give me a random number between 1 and 20"
The server will use true randomness from random.org to generate the result.
Debugging
Since MCP servers communicate over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector:
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node build/index.js
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
License
MIT