How to Use the Epic Games Store Intelligence MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the Epic Games Store Intelligence MCP Server in Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the application.

Q: How do I find specific genres on the store?

Ask your agent to run the searchgamesbycategory tool. It filters the store catalog based on your requested genre and returns matching titles with their current prices.

Track Epic Games Store promotions and catalog trends via this MCP Server for Claude Desktop.

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Analyze market trends with this MCP Server

The `list_top_sellers` tool pulls current sales data straight from the Epic ecosystem. Your agent reads this list to identify which genres and price points dominate the market right now. You don't have to scrape web pages or build custom API wrappers to see what people are buying. Combine this with `search_games_by_category` to filter those top sellers down to specific genres. Claude can map the pricing distribution of action games versus indie titles in seconds. It gives you raw data to make informed pricing decisions based on actual store performance.

Track free games and promotions

The `get_free_games` tool retrieves the current and upcoming zero-cost titles on the store. You can ask your AI client to check this endpoint weekly to monitor user acquisition strategies. It shows you exactly which titles publishers use to drive traffic to the platform. For paid titles, `list_games_on_sale` extracts active discount data. Your agent parses these promotions to calculate average discount percentages across the catalog. You get immediate visibility into competitor pricing tactics without manually checking the storefront.

Inspect deep game metadata

The `get_game_details` tool fetches exact product information for any specific title. Your agent pulls the price, description, seller information, and cover images directly from the store backend. You get the exact metadata structure used in production environments. If you need to find specific niches, `search_games_by_tag` lets you query common identifiers like RPG, Survival, or Puzzle. Claude cross-references these tags with `search_store_catalog` to build custom intelligence reports on specific market segments.

Setup guide

Set up Epic Games Store Intelligence MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Epic Games Store Intelligence MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Epic Games Store Intelligence MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under epic-games-store-intelligence-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "epic-games-store-intelligence-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Epic Games Store Intelligence MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the application.

No. The server provides current state data. You get active promotions, current top sellers, and live catalog details.

The tools are read-only. Your agent can list games on sale and get free game schedules, but it cannot process transactions or modify your library.

Ask your agent to run the `search_games_by_category` tool. It filters the store catalog based on your requested genre and returns matching titles with their current prices.

This MCP Server only reads public store metadata, promotional pricing, and catalog tags. Vinkius runs the connection inside a V8 Isolate Sandbox. Your local environment stays completely isolated from the external network requests.

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