How to Use the MobyGames MCP in Claude

Q: How do I find game reviews using MobyGames and Claude Desktop?

Use the getreviews tool. Provide the game ID, and Claude will fetch the scores and excerpts for you.

Query 100,000+ titles directly in Claude Desktop. Get credits, reviews, and platform data for your next project.

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Search and retrieve game data

Find specific titles or browse by genre using `search_games`. You get back release years, MobyScores, and developer info without leaving the chat. Use `get_game_by_id` to pull full metadata including screenshots and descriptions. It gives you the raw facts needed to build your own game databases or research historical releases.

Map out credits and company roles

Trace developer history and company involvement with `get_developers` and `get_companies`. See exactly who worked on what, filtered by their total project counts. Run `get_game_credits` for a deep dive into specific departments and roles. You'll stop guessing about who handled the art or coding for legacy titles.

Filter by platform and genre

Check valid categories with `get_platforms` and `get_genres` to keep your queries precise. This MCP Server ensures you don't waste requests on misspelled tags or invalid IDs. Query `get_attributes` to see if a game is open-world or free-to-play. This tool helps you segment the vast library based on specific gameplay features.

Setup guide

Set up MobyGames 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 MobyGames 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 MobyGames 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 mobygames-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about MobyGames MCP in Claude Desktop

Yes. Connect the server via your config file to pull verified game data directly into your workspace.

Use the `get_reviews` tool. Provide the game ID, and Claude will fetch the scores and excerpts for you.

It does. Once configured in your JSON settings, the tools appear in the interface for immediate use.

Your queries stay between you and the API. This server handles game metadata lookups and does not store personal history.

It only reads public video game metadata. This includes title, credit, genre, and review information provided by the database.

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