`get_monster`

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

No MCP client? Call it directly: GET https://gateway.pipeworx.io/v1/tools/get_monster for the schema, then POST the same URL with its arguments for the data.

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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