How to Use the CheapShark MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I search for PC games using CheapShark in Claude Code?

You ask the agent to search for a title. It executes searchgames to find the game ID, then pulls the current pricing using getgame.

Q: Can I automate price alerts with CheapShark inside Claude Code?

Yes. You can instruct the agent to run managealert with your email and target price, setting up notifications directly from your shell.

Q: How does the tool map store IDs?

The agent calls getstores to translate numeric store IDs. It outputs actual retail names like Fanatical or Epic Games Store directly in your terminal.

Query PC game deals and set price alerts straight from your terminal using Claude Code.

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Terminal-based deal hunting with Claude Code

The CheapShark MCP Server brings real-time PC game deal aggregation directly to your command line. You can pipe the output of `get_deals` into other terminal utilities or local files. Your agent formats the JSON payload into clean terminal tables. No web browsers are needed to scan the top discounts.

Instant game lookup and store mapping

Searching for specific titles is fast when using `search_games` on this MCP server. Your agent queries titles or Steam App IDs to return exact matches. It resolves store names by running `get_stores` behind the scenes. You see where the game is cheapest, backed by detailed metadata from `get_game`.

Shell-driven price alert management

Managing price alerts is straightforward with the `manage_alert` tool on the MCP Server. You tell the agent to set a threshold for a game, and it registers your email. This action runs headlessly, making it easy to script. Automating alert creation becomes part of your local terminal workflows.

Setup guide

Set up CheapShark MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see cheapshark-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest CheapShark transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available CheapShark tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http cheapshark-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the CheapShark MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cheapshark-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about CheapShark MCP in Claude Code

You ask the agent to search for a title. It executes `search_games` to find the game ID, then pulls the current pricing using `get_game`.

Yes. You can instruct the agent to run `manage_alert` with your email and target price, setting up notifications directly from your shell.

No local configuration is needed beyond adding the MCP server. Run the `claude mcp add` command with your Vinkius HTTP endpoint to connect it instantly.

The agent calls `get_stores` to translate numeric store IDs. It outputs actual retail names like Fanatical or Epic Games Store directly in your terminal.

Your email address is only sent to the alert manager to dispatch price drop notifications. Vinkius runs the MCP server in an isolated sandbox, keeping your alert data secure and private.

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