MobyGames MCP Server for Windsurf 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect MobyGames through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"mobygames": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About MobyGames MCP Server
Connect to MobyGames and explore the world's largest video game database through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple MobyGames tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 11 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the MobyGames MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using MobyGames
Open Cascade and ask: "Using MobyGames, help me...". 11 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the MobyGames MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with MobyGames through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 11 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
MobyGames + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the MobyGames MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from MobyGames and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query MobyGames tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from MobyGames and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine MobyGames data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
MobyGames MCP Tools for Windsurf (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect MobyGames to Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Common issues when connecting MobyGames to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
MobyGames + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating MobyGames MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect MobyGames with your favorite client
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Connect MobyGames to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.