How to Use the GiantBomb MCP in Claude Code

Claude Code runs headless GiantBomb queries in your terminal, automating game data pipelines for DevOps and CI/CD.

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Setup GiantBomb with Claude Code

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Headless CLI access via MCP Server

Connect this MCP Server directly to your terminal to run automated queries against the database. It's built for scripts that need to pull game metadata without a GUI. Use `list_platforms` in your build process to verify support before running tests. It returns raw JSON that your shell tools can process immediately.

Scripted lookups with Claude Code

Deploy Claude Code in a container and have it query `get_company` to generate reports on developer history. It works inside your existing automation flows. Because it runs on stdio, it integrates perfectly with your current cron jobs. You get reliable data delivery every time the script triggers.

Efficient search for CLI power users

The `search` tool allows you to pipe queries into your terminal workflows. It catches the output of the database so you can filter it with standard command-line utilities. It's the fastest way to verify game IDs during a deployment. No browser required, just direct database access.

Setup guide

Set up GiantBomb 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 giantbomb-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http giantbomb-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 GiantBomb 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": {
    "giantbomb-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about GiantBomb MCP in Claude Code

Yes, you can include the server in your headless setup. Claude Code handles the tool calls as part of your automated build scripts.

All 9 tools are available. Whether you need a specific character record or a full list of games, it works over the terminal transport.

Use the add command to register the server URL in your configuration file. Once added, you can pipe your queries through the CLI.

You can. Since it outputs machine-readable data, you can have Claude Code parse the results and execute follow-up commands based on the findings.

We maintain a strict zero-trust boundary. The server only touches the specific game entity data you request and does not log your environment variables or sensitive system paths.

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