How do I get a MobyGames API key?

Visit [**mobygames.com/info/api**](https://www.mobygames.com/info/api/) and register for a free API key. Free tier includes 3,600 requests/day (1 every 24 seconds).

MobyScore is MobyGames' user rating system (0-5 scale). It's calculated from user reviews and represents the overall quality of a game as rated by the community.

Can I search games by platform?

Yes! Use search_games with the platform parameter. First use get_platforms to discover valid platform names (e.g. "Windows", "PlayStation 5", "Nintendo Switch", "Xbox Series").

MobyGames MCP Server for CrewAI 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: MobyGames
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Author: Vinkius

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Connect your CrewAI agents to MobyGames through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every MobyGames tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.

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python

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="MobyGames Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with MobyGames effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging MobyGames tools "
        "for automation and data analysis."
    ),
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    mcps=["https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"],
)

task = Task(
    description=(
        "Explore all available tools in MobyGames "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 11 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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About MobyGames MCP Server

Connect to MobyGames and explore the world's largest video game database through natural conversation.

When paired with CrewAI, MobyGames becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call MobyGames tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.

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 CrewAI 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 CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the MobyGames MCP Server with CrewAI.

Install CrewAI

Run pip install crewai

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com

Customize the agent

Adjust the role, goal, and backstory to fit your use case

Run the crew

Run python crew.py. CrewAI auto-discovers 11 tools from MobyGames

Why Use CrewAI with the MobyGames MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with MobyGames through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent collaboration lets you decompose complex workflows into specialized roles, one agent researches, another analyzes, a third generates reports, each with access to MCP tools

CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass Vinkius Edge URL directly in the `mcps` parameter and agents auto-discover every available tool at runtime

Built-in task delegation and shared memory mean agents can pass context between steps without manual state management, enabling multi-hop reasoning across tool calls

Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports

MobyGames + CrewAI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the MobyGames MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries MobyGames for raw data, then a second analyst agent cross-references findings and flags anomalies. all without human handoff

Scheduled intelligence reports: set up a crew that periodically queries MobyGames, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format

Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain MobyGames tools with other MCP servers in the same crew, letting agents correlate data across multiple providers in a single workflow

Compliance and audit automation: a compliance agent queries MobyGames against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team

MobyGames MCP Tools for CrewAI (11)

These 11 tools become available when you connect MobyGames to CrewAI 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 CrewAI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI 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 CrewAI

Common issues when connecting MobyGames to CrewAI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not discovered

Ensure the Edge URL is correct. CrewAI connects lazily when the crew starts. check console output.

Agent not using tools

Make the task description specific. Instead of "do something", say "Use the available tools to list contacts".

Timeout errors

CrewAI has a 10s connection timeout by default. Ensure your network can reach the Edge URL.

Rate limiting or 429 errors

Vinkius enforces per-token rate limits. Check your subscription tier and request quota in the dashboard. Upgrade if you need higher throughput.

MobyGames + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating MobyGames MCP Server with CrewAI.

How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?

CrewAI connects to MCP servers lazily. when the crew starts, each agent resolves its MCP URLs and fetches the tool catalog via the standard tools/list method. This means tools are always fresh and reflect the server's current capabilities. No tool schemas need to be hardcoded.

Can different agents in the same crew use different MCP servers?

Yes. Each agent has its own mcps list, so you can assign specific servers to specific roles. For example, a reconnaissance agent might use a domain intelligence server while an analysis agent uses a vulnerability database server.

What happens when an MCP tool call fails during a crew run?

CrewAI wraps tool failures as context for the agent. The LLM receives the error message and can decide to retry with different parameters, fall back to a different tool, or mark the task as partially complete. This resilience is critical for production workflows.

Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?

CrewAI agents execute tool calls sequentially within a single reasoning step. However, you can run multiple agents in parallel using process=Process.parallel, each calling different MCP tools concurrently. This is ideal for workflows where separate data sources need to be queried simultaneously.

Can I run CrewAI crews on a schedule (cron)?

Yes. CrewAI crews are standard Python scripts, so you can invoke them via cron, Airflow, Celery, or any task scheduler. The crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.