| name | xkcd_explorer |
| description | Explore XKCD comics randomly or by topic |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| triggers | ["xkcd","comic","random comic"] |
| pinned | false |
XKCD Explorer Skill
A skill for viewing and exploring XKCD comics randomly and understanding their humor through alt text.
When to Use
Use this skill when:
- You want to discover random XKCD comics
- You want to explore a specific XKCD topic
- You're curious about what makes a comic funny
Available Tools
get_random_comic: Get a random XKCD comic with title, image URL, and alt textview_comic: Display a specific XKCD comic imageexplain_humor: Explain why a comic is funny using its alt text
Guidelines
- Always provide context when calling
explain_humor - the comic title and number
- When viewing comics, view the image first, then explain the humor
- XKCD humor often involves:
- Mathematical and scientific concepts explained simply
- Computer science jokes
- Relationships and social awkwardness
- Pop culture references
- Wordplay and puns
XKCD Features to Note
- Numbered comics (e.g., #1234)
- Regularly updated since 2005
- Randall Munroe is the creator
- Sometimes interactive comics or special formats
