How to Use the HowLongToBeat MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline use HowLongToBeat data directly in the code it writes?

Yes. Cline calls the searchgametimes tool, gets a structured JSON response, and uses that data directly when generating files like React components or database seeds.

Q: How does Cline handle games with similar names from HowLongToBeat?

The searchgametimes tool usually returns the closest match. If the name is ambiguous, it may return a list, and Cline will either use the first result or ask you for clarification, depending on your prompt.

Cline now builds UIs with real game data. Ask it to fetch playtimes from HowLongToBeat and write the component for you.

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Code Components with Live Data

Give Cline a prompt like, "Build a React component that shows completion times for 'Elden Ring'." Cline gets to work, using the `search_game_times` tool to fetch the real numbers from the HowLongToBeat MCP server. It doesn't just give you the data; it writes the code. Cline will generate the JSX, handle the state, and show you a diff of the new component, all wired up with actual gameplay hours.

Generate Seed Data for Your App

Stop using placeholder data. Tell Cline, "Create a JSON seed file with the main story hours for the top 10 Switch games." It will figure out the games, then call `search_game_times` for each one. Your agent scripts the entire process, outputting a perfectly formatted seed file you can drop right into your project. This is great for populating a new database or building a realistic demo.

Write and Run Data-Driven Tests

You can have Cline write a test that confirms your UI correctly displays data from an external source. For example: "Write a test that calls `search_game_times` for 'Hades' and asserts the component shows the correct hours." Cline will write the test file, mock the MCP call if needed, and run it. This ensures your code can handle the real data structure returned by the HowLongToBeat tool, not just a hardcoded example.

Setup guide

Set up HowLongToBeat MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type howlongtobeat-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest HowLongToBeat refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

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Common questions about HowLongToBeat MCP in Cline

Yes. Cline calls the `search_game_times` tool, gets a structured JSON response, and uses that data directly when generating files like React components or database seeds.

It's a one-click install from the MCP Marketplace inside the Cline sidebar. Or you can add the server URL manually. Cline discovers the tools automatically.

The `search_game_times` tool usually returns the closest match. If the name is ambiguous, it may return a list, and Cline will either use the first result or ask you for clarification, depending on your prompt.

Cline doesn't just show you the data, it builds with it. This MCP server lets your agent programmatically use game times to write code, generate files, and run tests, which a simple browser tool can't do.

The server only processes the game titles you search for. Vinkius handles the authentication, so your personal VS Code or Cline account details are never exposed to the MCP server itself.

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