Bring Video Games
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What is the HowLongToBeat MCP Server?
Equip your AI agent with the ultimate gaming library intelligence via the HowLongToBeat MCP server. This integration provides instant access to the world's most trusted source for game completion times. Your agent can search for any video game and retrieve precise timing data for the 'Main Story', 'Main + Extra', and 'Completionist' runs. Whether you're planning your backlog, deciding on your next purchase, or auditing your play style, your agent acts as a dedicated gaming advisor through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Game Time Search — Find how long it takes to beat any video game.
- Playstyle Comparison — Compare durations for different completion levels (story vs. 100%).
- Release Intelligence — Retrieve world release dates and exact game titles for thousands of entries.
- Backlog Auditing — Summarize expected playtimes for entire lists of games.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- No API Key required (Public Access)
- Start querying game times from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Gamers — planning their playtime and managing their ever-growing backlogs.
- Content Creators — seeking duration data for reviews and game guides.
- Data Analysts — researching trends in game length and player engagement across different eras.
- Game Journalists — verify official versus community-reported gameplay durations.
Built-in capabilities (1)
Search for game completion times
Why LlamaIndex?
LlamaIndex agents combine HowLongToBeat tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers. Connect 1 tools through Vinkius and query live data alongside vector stores and SQL databases in a single turn. ideal for hybrid search, data enrichment, and analytical workflows.
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Data-first architecture: LlamaIndex agents combine HowLongToBeat tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers
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Query pipeline framework lets you chain HowLongToBeat tool calls with transformations, filters, and re-rankers in a typed pipeline
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Multi-source reasoning: agents can query HowLongToBeat, a vector store, and a SQL database in a single turn and synthesize results
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Observability integrations show exactly what HowLongToBeat tools were called, what data was returned, and how it influenced the final answer
HowLongToBeat in LlamaIndex
Why run HowLongToBeat with Vinkius?
The HowLongToBeat connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 1 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Professionals who connect HowLongToBeat to LlamaIndex through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
HowLongToBeat for LlamaIndex
Every request between LlamaIndex and HowLongToBeat is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I find out how long 'Elden Ring' takes to 100%?
Yes! Use the search_game_times tool with the query 'Elden Ring'. It will return the average hours for different playstyles, including the 'Completionist' run which is usually over 130 hours.
Where does the data come from?
The data is crowdsourced from thousands of gamers worldwide who submit their actual completion times to the HowLongToBeat community platform.
What is the difference between 'Main + Extra' and 'Completionist'?
'Main + Extra' includes the story plus some side content, while 'Completionist' represents finishing everything the game has to offer (100% trophies/achievements).
How does LlamaIndex connect to MCP servers?
Use the MCP client adapter to create a connection. LlamaIndex discovers all tools and wraps them as query engine tools compatible with any LlamaIndex agent.
Can I combine MCP tools with vector stores?
Yes. LlamaIndex agents can query HowLongToBeat tools and vector store indexes in the same turn, combining real-time and embedded data for grounded responses.
Does LlamaIndex support async MCP calls?
Yes. LlamaIndex's async agent framework supports concurrent MCP tool calls for high-throughput data processing pipelines.
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