How to Use the MobyGames MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the MobyGames server to Claude Code?

Run the claude mcp add command with your server URL. Once added, you can call the tools directly from your terminal session.

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Scripted game lookups via Claude Code

Use `get_game_by_id` in your shell scripts to pull records for CI/CD pipelines. It outputs clean data that you can pipe into your next command or processing tool. This is ideal for automated builds. You get the exact fields required for your metadata generation without any GUI overhead.

Query game groups using Claude Code

Invoke `get_game_groups` or `get_game_group` to manage franchise metadata. Claude Code retrieves the lists, allowing you to sync entire series across your infrastructure. It keeps your data organized. You can run these checks as part of a cron job to keep your local catalog up to date.

Validate metadata with Claude Code

Use `get_attributes` and `get_genres` to verify that your data matches the official MobyGames taxonomy. It prevents drift in your database by checking against the live source. This ensures your schema remains consistent. You can run these validation scripts before every deployment to catch errors early.

Setup guide

Set up MobyGames 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 mobygames-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about MobyGames MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command with your server URL. Once added, you can call the tools directly from your terminal session.

Yes. The output is standard JSON, so you can pipe it into tools like `jq` or your custom Node scripts for further processing.

Once you configure the server, the tools are available as commands. You can invoke them in any script or shell session you run.

The server handles the connection state. You only need to ensure your environment variables provide the correct access token for your session.

The server uses a secure transport layer. Only your specific queries are transmitted, and no persistent state is maintained beyond the duration of your command execution.

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