Fake Error Message
The Fake Error Message API returns one error dialog per call. Severity options: warning, error, critical, philosophical. Includes title ("File is happy"), body ("Cannot save happy files."), button options, modal flag, dismissable flag, and an icon.
Add to Your MCP Client
Drop this server into Claude Desktop, Cursor, Continue, or any MCP-compatible client.
{
"mcpServers": {
"fake-error-message": {
"url": "https://api.stupidmcps.com/fake-error-message/mcp"
}
}
}
{
"mcpServers": {
"fake-error-message": {
"url": "https://api.stupidmcps.com/fake-error-message/mcp"
}
}
}
POST https://api.stupidmcps.com/fake-error-message/mcp
Add the snippet to your client's MCP config (typically claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop, ~/.cursor/mcp.json for Cursor). Restart the client. The tools become available to your AI assistant.
No-code option: connect via Pipeworx — one click into Claude, ChatGPT, and friends.
Or Try It Directly — No MCP Client Required
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
severity |
string |
Optional | error |
Default: error. |
Examples
curl "https://api.stupidapis.com/fake-error-message/generate?severity=philosophical"
import requests
response = requests.get("https://api.stupidapis.com/fake-error-message/generate", params={"severity": "philosophical"})
print(response.json())
const response = await fetch("https://api.stupidapis.com/fake-error-message/generate?severity=philosophical");
const data = await response.json();
Response Schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
severity |
string |
Severity level |
title |
string |
Dialog title |
body |
string |
Dialog body text |
buttons |
string[] |
Button labels |
modal |
boolean |
Whether it blocks interaction |
dismissable |
boolean |
Whether the user can close it |
has_progress_bar |
boolean |
Whether to show a progress bar |
icon |
string |
Icon character |
Example Response
{
"severity": "philosophical",
"title": "Why",
"body": "Why.",
"buttons": [
"Yes",
"Also yes"
],
"modal": true,
"dismissable": false,
"has_progress_bar": false,
"icon": "?"
}
MCP Access
This API is available as an MCP tool for AI assistants. Connect your agent to:
POST https://api.stupidmcps.com/fake-error-message/mcp
POST https://api.stupidmcps.com/mcp
Use Pipeworx to connect this MCP tool to Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI assistants with no code.
