`get_monster`

Pack: dnd5e · Endpoint: https://gateway.pipeworx.io/dnd5e/mcp

Get monster stats including AC, HP, abilities, skills, senses, and actions. Provide monster index (e.g., “aboleth”, “dragon-red-adult”, “goblin”). Returns ability scores, skill bonuses, and attack/action details.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
`index`	string	yes	Monster index name in kebab-case (e.g. “goblin”, “dragon-red-adult”).

Example call

Arguments

{
  "index": "goblin"
}

curl

curl -X POST https://gateway.pipeworx.io/dnd5e/mcp \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"get_monster","arguments":{"index":"goblin"}}}'

TypeScript (@pipeworx/sdk)

import { Pipeworx } from '@pipeworx/sdk';
const pipeworx = new Pipeworx();

const result = await pipeworx.call('get_monster', {
  "index": "goblin"
});

More examples

{
  "index": "dragon-red-adult"
}

Response shape

Always returns: index, name, size, type, alignment, armor_class, hit_points, hit_dice, speed, ability_scores, challenge_rating, xp

Field	Type	Description
`index`	string	Monster index identifier
`name`	string	Monster name
`size`	string	Monster size category
`type`	string	Monster creature type
`alignment`	string	Monster alignment
`armor_class`	array	Armor class options
`hit_points`	integer	Maximum hit points
`hit_dice`	string	Hit dice formula
`speed`	object	Movement speeds (walk, fly, swim, etc)
`ability_scores`	object
`challenge_rating`	number	Challenge rating for encounter difficulty
`xp`	integer	Experience points for defeating monster

Full JSON Schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "index": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Monster index identifier"
    },
    "name": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Monster name"
    },
    "size": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Monster size category"
    },
    "type": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Monster creature type"
    },
    "alignment": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Monster alignment"
    },
    "armor_class": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "object",
        "properties": {
          "value": {
            "type": "integer",
            "description": "AC value"
          },
          "type": {
            "type": "string",
            "description": "AC type or source"
          }
        }
      },
      "description": "Armor class options"
    },
    "hit_points": {
      "type": "integer",
      "description": "Maximum hit points"
    },
    "hit_dice": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Hit dice formula"
    },
    "speed": {
      "type": "object",
      "additionalProperties": {
        "type": "string"
      },
      "description": "Movement speeds (walk, fly, swim, etc)"
    },
    "ability_scores": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "str": {
          "type": "integer",
          "description": "Strength ability score"
        },
        "dex": {
          "type": "integer",
          "description": "Dexterity ability score"
        },
        "con": {
          "type": "integer",
          "description": "Constitution ability score"
        },
        "int": {
          "type": "integer",
          "description": "Intelligence ability score"
        },
        "wis": {
          "type": "integer",
          "description": "Wisdom ability score"
        },
        "cha": {
          "type": "integer",
          "description": "Charisma ability score"
        }
      },
      "required": [
        "str",
        "dex",
        "con",
        "int",
        "wis",
        "cha"
      ]
    },
    "challenge_rating": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Challenge rating for encounter difficulty"
    },
    "xp": {
      "type": "integer",
      "description": "Experience points for defeating monster"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "index",
    "name",
    "size",
    "type",
    "alignment",
    "armor_class",
    "hit_points",
    "hit_dice",
    "speed",
    "ability_scores",
    "challenge_rating",
    "xp"
  ]
}

Connect

Add this to your MCP client config, or use one-click install buttons:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dnd5e": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/dnd5e/mcp"
    }
  }
}

See Getting Started for client-specific install steps.

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