MobyGames MCP Server for Cline 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire MobyGames through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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About MobyGames MCP Server
Connect to MobyGames and explore the world's largest video game database through natural conversation.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MobyGames tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 11 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
What you can do
- Game Search — Search 100,000+ games by title, platform, genre and developer
- Game Details — Get full game info including release dates, descriptions, screenshots and MobyScores
- Platform List — Browse all gaming platforms (consoles, PCs, mobile, arcade)
- Developer Search — Find game developers and studios by name
- Company Search — Search game publishers and companies
- Genres — Get complete list of game genres
- Reviews — Access game reviews and critic scores
- Credits — View full game credits (developers, artists, testers)
- Game Groups — Browse game series and franchises
The MobyGames MCP Server exposes 11 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 MobyGames to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the MobyGames 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 MobyGames
Ask Cline: "Using MobyGames, help me...". 11 tools available
Why Use Cline with the MobyGames MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with MobyGames 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
MobyGames + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the MobyGames MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from MobyGames and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use MobyGames tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from MobyGames and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query MobyGames for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
MobyGames MCP Tools for Cline (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect MobyGames to Cline via MCP:
get_attributes
g. "Educational", "Free-to-play", "Open world", "Multiplayer"). Returns attribute names and IDs. Get game attributes/special attributes
get_companies
Returns company names, game counts and profile info. Search for game publishers and companies by name
get_developers
Returns developer names, game counts and profile info. Search for game developers by name
get_game_by_id
Returns title, release dates, platforms, genres, descriptions, developers, publishers, MobyScore, screenshots, covers and credits. Get detailed info for a specific game by MobyGames ID
get_game_credits
) for a specific game by its MobyGames ID. Returns person names, roles and departments. Get credits for a specific game
get_game_group
Returns group name, description and list of games in the group. Get details for a specific game group (series/franchise)
get_game_groups
Returns group names, game counts and descriptions. Get list of game groups (series/franchises)
get_genres
Returns genre names and IDs for filtering game searches. Get list of all game genres
get_platforms
Returns platform names and IDs for filtering game searches. Get list of all gaming platforms
get_reviews
Optionally filter by game ID. Returns review scores, reviewer names, publications and review excerpts. Get game reviews from the MobyGames database
search_games
Supports filtering by title, platform, genre and developer. Returns game titles, release years, platforms, genres, MobyScores and developer/publisher info. Search for video games in the MobyGames database
Example Prompts for MobyGames in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with MobyGames immediately.
"Search for The Legend of Zelda games."
"Show me games developed by FromSoftware."
"What RPGs are available for Nintendo Switch?"
Troubleshooting MobyGames MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting MobyGames to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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MobyGames + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating MobyGames MCP Server with Cline.
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Connect MobyGames to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.