How to Use the MobyGames MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I use MobyGames to cross-reference platforms in Windsurf?

Yes. Use the getplatforms tool to retrieve a valid list of IDs, then feed those into your search logic. It keeps your data consistent across your entire project.

Stop guessing game metadata. Use the MobyGames MCP Server in Windsurf to pull verified release info and developer credits directly.

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Connect MobyGames MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect MobyGames to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Fetch precise game metadata with Windsurf

Cascade uses `get_game_by_id` to grab exact release dates, MobyScores, and platform data without you digging through browser tabs. It pulls the raw structure so your codebase stays clean and accurate. Stop relying on outdated wikis. When you need to verify a release year or a specific developer, this tool pipes the data straight into your context window.

Search the entire MobyGames catalog

Use `search_games` to find titles by genre, platform, or developer name. Cascade handles the filtering internally, allowing you to pass complex parameters to locate specific entries within the 100,000+ game database. This is essential for building game-related features. You define the criteria, and the server returns the matches instantly, ready for your next function call.

Map credit and platform relationships

Cascade invokes `get_game_credits` and `get_platforms` to build a relational map of who worked on what. It resolves department roles and platform IDs, ensuring your project logic tracks the right contributors every time. Don't waste time manually parsing unstructured lists. These tools handle the heavy lifting of entity resolution, providing you with clean arrays of data for your UI or backend.

Setup guide

Set up MobyGames MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my MobyGames payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the MobyGames tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about MobyGames MCP in Windsurf

Add the server to your configuration and let Cascade discover the available tools. Once connected, just ask your agent to find a game or list credits, and it will handle the API calls automatically.

Yes. Use the `get_platforms` tool to retrieve a valid list of IDs, then feed those into your search logic. It keeps your data consistent across your entire project.

It provides deep metadata including genres, attributes, and full credit lists. You get enough depth to build functional, data-driven gaming applications without leaving your editor.

The server respects standard rate limits. Cache your results in a local file if you are running loops or large-scale data ingestion to prevent getting blocked.

Your endpoint token is stored locally in your configuration file. No sensitive data is shared with Vinkius, and only the MobyGames API receives the requests you explicitly trigger.

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