HowLongToBeat MCP Server for Cline 1 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire HowLongToBeat through the Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool — from data retrieval to workflow automation — without leaving the terminal.
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About HowLongToBeat MCP Server
Equip your AI agent with the ultimate gaming library intelligence via the HowLongToBeat MCP server. This integration provides instant access to the world's most trusted source for game completion times. Your agent can search for any video game and retrieve precise timing data for the 'Main Story', 'Main + Extra', and 'Completionist' runs. Whether you're planning your backlog, deciding on your next purchase, or auditing your play style, your agent acts as a dedicated gaming advisor through natural conversation.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code — it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including HowLongToBeat tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 1 tools through the Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
What you can do
- Game Time Search — Find how long it takes to beat any video game.
- Playstyle Comparison — Compare durations for different completion levels (story vs. 100%).
- Release Intelligence — Retrieve world release dates and exact game titles for thousands of entries.
- Backlog Auditing — Summarize expected playtimes for entire lists of games.
The HowLongToBeat MCP Server exposes 1 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cline in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect HowLongToBeat to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the HowLongToBeat MCP Server with Cline.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Add remote server
Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
Start using HowLongToBeat
Ask Cline: "Using HowLongToBeat, help me..." — 1 tools available
Why Use Cline with the HowLongToBeat MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with HowLongToBeat through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously — it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
HowLongToBeat + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the HowLongToBeat MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from HowLongToBeat and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use HowLongToBeat tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from HowLongToBeat and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query HowLongToBeat for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
HowLongToBeat MCP Tools for Cline (1)
These 1 tools become available when you connect HowLongToBeat to Cline via MCP:
search_game_times
Search for game completion times
Example Prompts for HowLongToBeat in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with HowLongToBeat immediately.
"How long does it take to beat the main story of The Witcher 3?"
"Is 'Hades' a short game for a completionist?"
"Compare the completion times for 'Skyrim' and 'Starfield'."
Troubleshooting HowLongToBeat MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting HowLongToBeat to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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HowLongToBeat + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating HowLongToBeat MCP Server with Cline.
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Connect HowLongToBeat to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 1 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.