How to Use the Twitch MCP in Claude

Q: How do I check Twitch follower counts using Claude Desktop?

Just invoke the getchannelfollowers tool. You'll pass in the channel name, and the agent returns a clean list of the current follower count right in your chat interface.

Q: Can I use Twitch data when developing locally with Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. If you set up the MCP server using stdio transport on your local machine, you can call Twitch tools as subprocesses without needing an internet connection for testing.

Q: What if I need to search for a channel on Twitch via Claude Desktop?

You use the searchchannels tool. Just give your AI client the keywords or name, and it returns a list of matching Twitch channels you can then investigate further.

Q: Can I get a list of Twitch videos using Claude Desktop?

Yes, use the getvideos tool. You provide the user's identifier, and your AI client pulls a listing of their uploaded video content immediately.

Audit your Twitch channel performance anytime, wherever you use Claude Desktop.

See Vinkius in Action

Works with every AI agent you already use

…and any MCP-compatible client

MCP Servers - Free for Subscribers

Connect Twitch MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Twitch to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

GDPR Free for Subscribers

Setup Twitch with Claude Desktop

Ask AI about this MCP

ChatGPT

Claude

Perplexity

Track Channel Performance with the MCP Server

Need to know how a streamer's doing? You can pull core data like general `get_channel_info` and see who’s following them using `get_followers`. This lets you audit channel health without logging into Twitch. It also helps you track what users are watching. Run `search_channels` to find specific streamers, or use `get_followed_channels` to map out a user's entire viewing history.

Analyze Stream and Video Content

Figure out what’s trending on Twitch. You can get the current live streams using `get_streams`, or pull lists of top games with `get_top_games`. This is key for market research. If you're looking at a specific user, you can retrieve their uploaded videos via `get_videos` and find all associated clips using `get_clips`. It’s fast data access straight into your chat window.

Manage User and Subscription Data

The server lets you deep-dive into user metrics. Check out who's subscribed to a channel with `get_subscriptions`, or pull basic details on any Twitch user using `get_users`. It even helps you track the people involved: you can get a full list of channels that a specific user is following, giving context for content recommendations.

Setup guide

Set up Twitch MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Twitch MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Twitch MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under twitch-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "twitch-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Get your connection token →

Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Twitch. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.

Why Choose Vinkius

Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.

Connect Twitch now

Real-time monitoring

Live

visibility into every interaction

Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.

Built-in savings

60%

lower AI costs

Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.

Single dashboard

One

place for every integration

Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.

Common questions about Twitch MCP in Claude Desktop

Just invoke the `get_channel_followers` tool. You'll pass in the channel name, and the agent returns a clean list of the current follower count right in your chat interface.

Absolutely. If you set up the MCP server using `stdio` transport on your local machine, you can call Twitch tools as subprocesses without needing an internet connection for testing.

You use the `search_channels` tool. Just give your AI client the keywords or name, and it returns a list of matching Twitch channels you can then investigate further.

The server primarily touches public channel metrics and user IDs. The specific data type accessed is the `Channel Info` and `User ID`, allowing you to audit publicly visible performance without needing private credentials.

Yes, use the `get_videos` tool. You provide the user's identifier, and your AI client pulls a listing of their uploaded video content immediately.

Use it with your favorite AI tools

Connect this server to Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and more.

OpenAI Agents SDK sdk-python

Google ADK sdk-python

Pydantic AI sdk-python