# HowLongToBeat MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > HowLongToBeat provides your AI agent with access to the world's most trusted database for video game completion times. Get precise hours for main stories, side quests, and 100% completion runs instantly. Stop guessing how much time you need to commit to your next game and let your agent give you the facts. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0hEavxRJa7aqTwHHsSyWdXgzl65qLSrVKNV3y6P/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** video-games, gameplay-stats, completion-time, backlog-management, gaming-data, user-metrics ## Description HowLongToBeat gives your AI agent the ability to pull real-time data from the world's most trusted source for video game completion times. Instead of opening multiple tabs to check forums, you can ask your agent to find out exactly how many hours you need to commit to a new title. It provides a clear breakdown of different playstyles, showing you the difference between a quick main story run and a deep completionist dive. This turns your AI into a personal gaming consultant that knows the stats of thousands of games. You can use it to see if a new RPG fits into your weekend or to audit your massive backlog of unplayed titles. Because it's hosted on Vinkius, you get this specialized gaming intelligence added to your existing toolkit without any extra setup. It's about moving from guessing to knowing exactly what you're getting into before you hit the start button. ## Tools ### search_game_times Find the specific completion hours for any game title. This lets you see how long a Main Story takes compared to a Completionist run. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` How long does it take to beat the main story of The Witcher 3? ``` **Response:** ``` ### The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Completion Times Based on community data, here is the breakdown for **The Witcher 3**: | Playstyle | Estimated Time | | :--- | :--- | | **Main Story** | ~52 hours | | **Main + Extra** | ~103 hours | | **Completionist** | ~150+ hours | *Note: Times vary based on player pace and exploration.* ``` **Prompt:** ``` Is 'Hades' a short game for a completionist? ``` **Response:** ``` Analyzing **Hades** completion data... While the main story can be beaten in about **23 hours**, a full **Completionist** run typically takes around **98 hours**. It's quite a deep experience if you're aiming for everything, so it's definitely not a 'short' game if you want to see every secret. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Compare the completion times for 'Skyrim' and 'Starfield'. ``` **Response:** ``` Comparing Bethesda titles: **The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim** * Main Story: ~34 hours * Completionist: ~232 hours **Starfield** * Main Story: ~23 hours * Completionist: ~154 hours Skyrim offers a significantly longer completionist experience compared to Starfield. ``` ## Capabilities ### Get specific completion times Find out exactly how many hours a game takes to finish based on different playstyles. ### Compare playstyles See the time difference between finishing the main story and going for a 100% completionist run. ### Pull release dates Retrieve the world release dates and exact titles for thousands of video game entries. ### Sum up backlog times Calculate the total expected playtime for a list of multiple games at once. ### Verify title names Get the official game titles and release data to ensure your research is accurate. ## Use Cases ### Planning a busy week A gamer asks their agent what they can finish in 10 hours. The agent uses search_game_times to suggest short story runs. ### Writing a review A YouTuber asks for the difference between a 100% run and a main story run for a specific RPG to include in a script. ### Researching trends A data analyst asks for the average length of open-world games released between 2015 and 2020 for a report. ### Verifying a rumor A journalist asks for the community-reported completion time of a new indie hit to see if it matches the developer's claims. ## Benefits - Stop manual searching by getting instant game duration data through search_game_times. - Plan your gaming week with realistic time estimates for your next title. - Compare Main Story vs. Completionist times to see if a game fits your current schedule. - Save hours of research for your content scripts by pulling release dates and titles via search_game_times. - Audit your personal backlog to see how many total hours of content you have left to play. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get instant, accurate gaming duration data without leaving your chat interface. 1. Subscribe to the HowLongToBeat MCP through the Vinkius catalog. 2. Connect your preferred AI client to the hosted service. 3. Ask your agent for game durations or backlog summaries. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use HowLongToBeat MCP to see how long a specific game takes?** Yes. You can ask your agent for the completion time of any title in the database. It will provide a breakdown of the main story versus extra content. **Does HowLongToBeat MCP show different completion types?** Yes, it differentiates between 'Main Story', 'Main + Extra', and 'Completionist' runs so you can choose the playstyle that fits your schedule. **Can I use HowLongToBeat MCP to plan my gaming backlog?** Absolutely. You can ask your agent to summarize the total playtime for a list of games, helping you decide what to prioritize based on your available time. **Is there an API key needed for HowLongToBeat MCP?** No, this Connector provides public access. You can start querying game times immediately after connecting it to your AI client. **Can HowLongToBeat MCP help me with game research for a video?** Yes. It can pull specific release dates and official titles, making it much faster to gather facts for your scripts and research. **Does HowLongToBeat MCP work for new releases?** It covers thousands of entries including major releases and indie hits, providing a massive library of community-reported data. **Can I find out how long 'Elden Ring' takes to 100%?** Yes! Use the `search_game_times` tool with the query 'Elden Ring'. It will return the average hours for different playstyles, including the 'Completionist' run which is usually over 130 hours. **Where does the data come from?** The data is crowdsourced from thousands of gamers worldwide who submit their actual completion times to the HowLongToBeat community platform. **What is the difference between 'Main + Extra' and 'Completionist'?** 'Main + Extra' includes the story plus some side content, while 'Completionist' represents finishing everything the game has to offer (100% trophies/achievements).