# Random Name Picker — MCP tool `findutils:random_name_picker`

Pick a random winner from a list of names. Returns the winner, every pick in order, and the names left in the pool. Duplicate and blank names are dropped first. Uses cryptographic randomness.

- Category: generators
- MCP server: https://mcp.findutils.com/ (Streamable HTTP, no API keys, 120 req/min per IP)
- REST endpoint: POST https://api.findutils.com/api/tools/random-name-picker/execute (no API keys, 60 req/min per IP)
- Reference page: https://findutils.com/mcp/random-name-picker/
- Same tool on the other surface: https://findutils.com/api/random-name-picker/

## Connect

```bash
claude mcp add findutils --transport http https://mcp.findutils.com/
```

Claude Desktop (`claude_desktop_config.json`):

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "findutils": {
      "url": "https://mcp.findutils.com/"
    }
  }
}
```

## Call the tool (verified example)

```bash
curl -X POST https://mcp.findutils.com/ \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "jsonrpc": "2.0",
    "id": 1,
    "method": "tools/call",
    "params": {
      "name": "random_name_picker",
      "arguments": {
        "names": [
          "Ada",
          "Grace",
          "Linus"
        ],
        "count": 1
      }
    }
  }'
```

## Input schema

| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `names` | array | yes | Names to pick from (array of strings, or one newline-separated string). Duplicates are ignored. |
| `count` | integer | no | How many picks to make (1-1000). Default 1. The first pick is the winner. Default: `1`. |
| `remove_after_pick` | boolean | no | Remove a name from the pool after it is picked (no repeats). Default false. Default: `false`. |

Example arguments (verified):

```json
{
  "names": [
    "Ada",
    "Grace",
    "Linus"
  ],
  "count": 1
}
```

## Also a REST endpoint

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.findutils.com/api/tools/random-name-picker/execute \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "names": [
      "Ada",
      "Grace",
      "Linus"
    ],
    "count": 1
  }'

# Parameter schema
curl https://api.findutils.com/api/tools/random-name-picker
```

Full REST reference: https://findutils.com/api/random-name-picker/ · OpenAPI 3.1 spec: https://findutils.com/api/openapi.json

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