Steam MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Steam as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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claude mcp add steam --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Steam MCP Server
Connect the Steam Web API to any AI agent and retrieve gaming data including player profiles, game libraries, achievements, and statistics through natural language.
Claude Code registers Steam as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Steam data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Player Profiles — Retrieve public profile information including avatars, status, and account creation date
- Game Library — List all games owned by a user with playtime statistics
- Recent Activity — Check games played in the last 2 weeks with detailed session times
- Achievement Tracking — View achievement unlock status and timestamps for any game
- Player Statistics — Access in-game stats and performance metrics for specific titles
- Steam Level & Badges — Check user level, equipped badges, and community progress
- App News — Retrieve recent news articles and updates for any Steam app
The Steam MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code 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 Steam to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Steam MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Steam
Ask Claude: "Using Steam, show me..." — 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Steam MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Steam through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Steam tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Steam + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Steam MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Steam tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Steam nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Steam outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Steam status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Steam MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Steam to Claude Code via MCP:
get_app_list
Get complete list of Steam apps
get_app_news
Get news articles for a Steam app
get_badge_progress
Get community badge progress for a user
get_owned_games
Get list of games owned by a Steam user
get_player_achievements
Get achievement progress for a player in a specific game
get_player_badges
Get badges equipped by a Steam user
get_player_summaries
Get profile information for Steam users
get_recently_played_games
Get games recently played by a Steam user
get_steam_level
Get the Steam level of a user
get_user_stats_for_game
Get user's statistics for a specific game
Example Prompts for Steam in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Steam immediately.
"Show me the profile of Steam user 76561197960287930."
"What games does user 76561197960287930 own and how much have they played?"
"Get recent news updates for Cyberpunk 2077 (App ID 1091500)."
Troubleshooting Steam MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Steam to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Steam + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Steam MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Steam with your favorite client
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Connect Steam to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.