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Name: MobyGames MCP Server
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (1 reviews)
Author: Vinkius

Create your Vinkius account to connect MobyGames to VS Code Copilot and start using all 11 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.

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Get AttributesGet CompaniesGet DevelopersGet Game By IdGet Game CreditsGet Game GroupGet Game GroupsGet GenresGet PlatformsGet ReviewsSearch Games

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What is the MobyGames MCP Server?

Connect to MobyGames and explore the world's largest video game database through natural conversation.

What you can do

Game Search — Search 100,000+ games by title, platform, genre and developer
Game Details — Get full game info including release dates, descriptions, screenshots and MobyScores
Platform List — Browse all gaming platforms (consoles, PCs, mobile, arcade)
Developer Search — Find game developers and studios by name
Company Search — Search game publishers and companies
Genres — Get complete list of game genres
Reviews — Access game reviews and critic scores
Credits — View full game credits (developers, artists, testers)
Game Groups — Browse game series and franchises

How it works

Subscribe to this server
Enter your MobyGames API Key (free registration)
Start exploring game data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

Gamers — discover games by platform, genre or developer and find credits and reviews
Researchers — explore game history, developer portfolios and franchise timelines
Journalists — find game information, reviews and credits for articles and reviews

Built-in capabilities (11)

get_attributes

g. "Educational", "Free-to-play", "Open world", "Multiplayer"). Returns attribute names and IDs. Get game attributes/special attributes

get_companies

Returns company names, game counts and profile info. Search for game publishers and companies by name

get_developers

Returns developer names, game counts and profile info. Search for game developers by name

get_game_by_id

Returns title, release dates, platforms, genres, descriptions, developers, publishers, MobyScore, screenshots, covers and credits. Get detailed info for a specific game by MobyGames ID

get_game_credits

) for a specific game by its MobyGames ID. Returns person names, roles and departments. Get credits for a specific game

get_game_group

Returns group name, description and list of games in the group. Get details for a specific game group (series/franchise)

get_game_groups

Returns group names, game counts and descriptions. Get list of game groups (series/franchises)

get_genres

Returns genre names and IDs for filtering game searches. Get list of all game genres

get_platforms

Returns platform names and IDs for filtering game searches. Get list of all gaming platforms

get_reviews

Optionally filter by game ID. Returns review scores, reviewer names, publications and review excerpts. Get game reviews from the MobyGames database

search_games

Supports filtering by title, platform, genre and developer. Returns game titles, release years, platforms, genres, MobyScores and developer/publisher info. Search for video games in the MobyGames database

See what your AI agent can do with MobyGames

Why VS Code Copilot?

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings MobyGames data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 11 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access
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Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

See it in action

MobyGames in VS Code Copilot

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Why run MobyGames with Vinkius?

The MobyGames 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 11 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.

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Fully ManagedNo server setup

Plug & PlayNo coding needed

SecurePrivacy protected

PrivateYour data is safe

Cost ControlBudget limits

Control1-click disconnect

Auto-UpdatesMaintenance free

High SpeedOptimized for AI

Reliable99.9% uptime

Your credentials and connection tokens are fully encrypted

* 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

01 / Catalog

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.

02 / Credentials

Connect securely in under 30 seconds

Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.

03 / Guardian

Complete visibility into every agent action

Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.

04 / FinOps

Optimize spending and track token ROI

Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Complete visibility into every agent action

Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working

This dashboard is included when you connect MobyGames using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.

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Why Vinkius

MobyGames and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.

Professionals who connect MobyGames to VS Code Copilot 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.

4,000+MCP Integrations

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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

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The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures
MobyGames for VS Code Copilot

Every request between VS Code Copilot and MobyGames is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.

< 40msCold start

Ed25519Signed audit chain

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a MobyGames API key?

Visit mobygames.com/info/api and register for a free API key. Free tier includes 3,600 requests/day (1 every 24 seconds).

What is MobyScore?

MobyScore is MobyGames' user rating system (0-5 scale). It's calculated from user reviews and represents the overall quality of a game as rated by the community.

Can I search games by platform?

Yes! Use search_games with the platform parameter. First use get_platforms to discover valid platform names (e.g. "Windows", "PlayStation 5", "Nintendo Switch", "Xbox Series").

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.