Mod.io MCP Server for Claude DesktopGive Claude Desktop instant access to 22 tools to Add Collection, Add Mod, Delete Mod, and more

Name: Mod.io
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.

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The Mod.io MCP Server for Claude Desktop is a standout in the Developer Tools category — giving your AI agent 22 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "modio": {
      // Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Mod.io MCP Server

Connect your mod.io account to any AI agent to manage your gaming library and modding workflows through natural conversation.

Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Mod.io to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 22 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.

What you can do

Game Discovery — Browse all games on the platform using get_games and fetch detailed stats and metadata for specific titles with get_game_stats.
Mod Management — Search for mods using get_mods, view detailed descriptions with get_mod, and manage your own mod profiles including adding, editing, or deleting entries.
User Subscriptions — Subscribe or unsubscribe from mods using subscribe_mod and unsubscribe_mod, rate content with rate_mod, and track your personal collections.
Account Insights — Access your profile with get_me, check your wallet information via get_wallets, and view purchased content directly through the API.

The Mod.io MCP Server exposes 22 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 22 Mod.io tools available for Claude Desktop

When Claude Desktop connects to Mod.io through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning modding, user-generated-content, game-api, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

add

Add collection on Mod.io

Requires OAuth 2 Access Token. Create a new mod collection

add

Add mod on Mod.io

Requires OAuth 2 Access Token. Add a new mod to a game

delete

Delete mod on Mod.io

Requires OAuth 2 Access Token. Delete a mod

edit

Edit mod on Mod.io

Requires OAuth 2 Access Token. Edit details of an existing mod

get

Get collection mods on Mod.io

Get mods within a collection

get

Get collections on Mod.io

Get all mod collections for a game

get

Get game on Mod.io

Get details for a specific game

get

Get game stats on Mod.io

Get statistics for a game

get

Get games on Mod.io

io platform. Get all games on mod.io

get

Get me on Mod.io

Requires OAuth 2 Access Token. Get authenticated user details

get

Get mod on Mod.io

Get details for a specific mod

get

Get mod file on Mod.io

Get a specific modfile

get

Get mod files on Mod.io

Get all files for a mod

get

Get mods on Mod.io

Get all mods for a game

get

Get my purchases on Mod.io

Requires OAuth 2 Access Token. Get mods purchased by the user

get

Get my ratings on Mod.io

Requires OAuth 2 Access Token. Get ratings submitted by the user

get

Get my subscriptions on Mod.io

Requires OAuth 2 Access Token. Get mods the user is subscribed to

get

Get my wallets on Mod.io

Requires OAuth 2 Access Token. Get user wallets for monetization

get

Get terms on Mod.io

Get text and links for user consent dialogs

rate

Rate mod on Mod.io

Requires OAuth 2 Access Token. Rate a mod

Subscribe mod on Mod.io

Requires OAuth 2 Access Token. Subscribe to a mod

unsubscribe

Unsubscribe mod on Mod.io

Requires OAuth 2 Access Token. Unsubscribe from a mod

Connect Mod.io to Claude Desktop via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Mod.io into Claude Desktop. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json

Add the MCP Server

Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server

Start using Mod.io

Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 22 tools are now available

Why Use Claude Desktop with the Mod.io MCP Server

Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Mod.io through the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available

Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface

Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions

Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network

Mod.io + Claude Desktop Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Mod.io MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation

Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language

Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary

Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation

Example Prompts for Mod.io in Claude Desktop

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Mod.io immediately.

"List all games available on mod.io."

"Show me the mods for game ID 123."

"Rate mod 789 for game 123 as positive."

Troubleshooting Mod.io MCP Server with Claude Desktop

Common issues when connecting Mod.io to Claude Desktop through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not appearing after restart

Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).

Authentication error

Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.

Tools not showing in chat

Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting. wait a few seconds.

Mod.io + Claude Desktop FAQ

Common questions about integrating Mod.io MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?

When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.

What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?

Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully. if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.

Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?

Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.

Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?

Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.

Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?

Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL. Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.

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