# Start.gg MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Start.gg MCP lets you manage esports brackets and tournament data through your AI client. Instead of clicking through complex admin dashboards, you can ask your agent to fetch standings, report match results, and find local competitions. It handles the heavy lifting of tournament coordination so you can focus on the games. It's built for organizers who need to move fast.

## Overview
- **Category:** event-management
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jvRkiK6BIr0Mfi39xn0kWJXCNhAyNkTgr6c5vFIK/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** esports, tournaments, brackets, gaming, match-reporting

## Description

This Start.gg MCP lets you take control of your esports tournament workflows through natural conversation. Instead of hunting for specific match IDs or digging through complex admin dashboards, you can ask your agent to pull standings or report winners directly. It handles the repetitive data entry that usually bogs down tournament organizers. You can find local competitions by country or update phase seeding without leaving your workspace. It's a part of the Vinkius catalog, which means you can connect it to your favorite AI client and get started immediately. You stop acting as a manual data entry clerk and start acting as a coordinator who actually sees the big picture of the competition. When you're managing a large bracket, the sheer number of updates can be overwhelming. You might find yourself copy-pasting scores from a match result page into a spreadsheet, only to then have to update the bracket manually. This Connector removes those middle steps. Your agent can fetch the data from the source and present it to you, or even perform the update for you if you have the right permissions. It's about moving from manual navigation to direct action. Whether you're looking for a specific tournament slug or trying to see who's currently in the lead, you just ask and the agent does the work.

## Tools

### get_tournaments_by_country
Find competitions in a specific region. It's perfect for discovering local gaming scenes.

### update_phase_seeding
Modify how players are seeded in a phase. This gives you direct control over bracket organization.

### get_event_sets
See all match sets for a specific event. This helps you understand the structure of a tournament quickly.

### get_event_standings
Pull current rankings for any event. It's the fastest way to see who's winning right now.

### get_event_id
Convert a URL slug into a usable ID. This saves you from hunting through the web to find the right competition.

### report_set
Submit winners for a match set. You'll need admin rights for this, but it removes the need to use the full dashboard.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Find the event ID for the slug 'tournament/genesis-9-1/event/ultimate-singles'.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've found the event ID. For the **Genesis 9 Ultimate Singles** event, the ID is **783210**. You can use this ID to fetch standings or match sets.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Show me the top standings for event ID 783210.
```

**Response:** 
```
Fetching standings... Here are the top placements:

* **1st:** MkLeo
* **2nd:** Sparg0
* **3rd:** Tweek

Would you like to see more results or specific match details?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
List the latest tournaments happening in the US.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've found several active tournaments in the US, including **Super Smash Con** and **The Big House**. Which one would you like to explore further?
```

## Capabilities

### Pull tournament standings
Get current rankings for any active or finished event.

### Find event IDs
Turn a URL slug into a specific ID for easier data fetching.

### Report match results
Submit winners for a match set directly from your chat.

### Search by region
Find local tournaments based on specific country codes.

### Update bracket seeding
Change phase seeding for tournament organization.

### View match sets
See all sets associated with a specific event.

## Use Cases

### Live Reporting
An organizer asks their agent to report the winner of a set as soon as a match ends, skipping the admin login.

### Data Analysis
An analyst asks for the top 5 standings of a specific event to write a post-match summary.

### Regional Scouting
A local scene lead asks for all tournaments in the US to see what's happening in their area.

### Bracket Setup
A coordinator uses the agent to update seeding for a new phase to ensure fair match pairings.

## Benefits

- Skip the dashboard: Use report_set to update winners instantly without clicking through multiple pages of admin settings.
- Faster data gathering: Use get_event_standings to pull rankings in seconds for quick reporting or live updates.
- Easier event discovery: Use get_tournaments_by_country to find regional competitions without manual searching.
- Precise targeting: Use get_event_id to quickly grab the correct competition data from any URL.
- Direct bracket control: Use update_phase_seeding to organize tournament phases without a web interface.
- Complete oversight: Use get_event_sets to see every match in a competition at a glance.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get a hands-on way to manage esports brackets without the manual overhead of a web dashboard.

1. Subscribe to the Connector and get your Personal Access Token from the Start.gg developer portal.
2. Paste the token into your AI client's configuration.
3. Ask your agent to find a tournament or update a bracket.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can I use the Start.gg MCP to manage my own tournament?**
Yes, it's built for that. You can report winners and update brackets through your AI client.

**Do I need to be an admin to use Start.gg MCP?**
To see standings, no. To report results or update seeding, you need an admin token.

**How does the Start.gg MCP help with data analysis?**
It pulls live rankings and match sets so you can gather data without manual searching.

**Can I find tournaments in specific countries with Start.gg MCP?**
Yes, you can ask your agent to filter competitions by country code.

**Does the Start.gg MCP work with Cursor?**
Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client like Cursor, Claude, or Windsurf.

**How do I get my API key for Start.gg MCP?**
You'll need to get a Personal Access Token from the Start.gg developer portal.

**How do I find the Event ID for a specific tournament?**
Use the `get_event_id` tool by providing the slug from the tournament URL (e.g., 'tournament/genesis-9-1/event/ultimate-singles'). The agent will return the unique numeric ID needed for other tools.

**Can I report match results if I am a tournament administrator?**
Yes! If your token has admin permissions, you can use the `report_set` tool with the Set ID and Winner ID to update the bracket results directly.

**How can I see which tournaments are happening in my country?**
Use the `get_tournaments_by_country` tool with your country code (e.g., 'US' or 'BR'). You can also specify how many results you want to see per page.