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 Pydantic AI?
Pydantic AI validates every HowLongToBeat tool response against typed schemas, catching data inconsistencies at build time. Connect 1 tools through Vinkius and switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your integration code. full type safety, structured output guarantees, and dependency injection for testable agents.
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Full type safety: every MCP tool response is validated against Pydantic models, catching data inconsistencies before they reach your application
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Model-agnostic architecture. switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your HowLongToBeat integration code
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Structured output guarantee: Pydantic AI ensures tool results conform to defined schemas, eliminating runtime type errors
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Dependency injection system cleanly separates your HowLongToBeat connection logic from agent behavior for testable, maintainable code
HowLongToBeat in Pydantic AI
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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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 Pydantic AI
Every request between Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI discover MCP tools?
Create an MCPServerHTTP instance with the server URL. Pydantic AI connects, discovers all tools, and generates typed Python interfaces automatically.
Does Pydantic AI validate MCP tool responses?
Yes. When you define result types as Pydantic models, every tool response is validated against the schema. Invalid data raises a clear error instead of silently corrupting your pipeline.
Can I switch LLM providers without changing MCP code?
Absolutely. Pydantic AI abstracts the model layer. your HowLongToBeat MCP integration works identically with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or any supported provider.
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