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Connect API-Football to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn complex sports data into natural conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through API-Football.

  1. 01

    Get league topscorers

    Get top scorers

  2. 02

    Get standings

    Get league standings

  3. 03

    Get team info

    Get team details

  4. 04

    List leagues

    List football leagues

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through API-Football.

  1. 05

    List live fixtures

    Get live matches

  2. 06

    Search football teams

    Search for teams

  3. 07

    Get fixtures

    List match fixtures

  4. 08

    Get player info

    Get player statistics

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Pre-Match Analysis

Before a big game, ask your agent to pull the last 10 head-to-head results and the current league standings for both teams.

02

Live Event Reporting

During a match, your agent can instantly check the current score and match status for a specific league ID.

03

Season Performance Review

At the end of a season, ask the agent to list the top goal scorers and compare the overall team performance against league averages.

04

Fantasy Team Drafting

Use the MCP to check a player's recent statistics and compare them against other available players before making a roster move.

Automate a task

Put API-Football to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

API-Football works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put API-Football to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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963ms average. Fast in production.

API-Football is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1216ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
789ms
Slowest day
1216ms
14-day trend
Stable+1%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of API-Football, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with API-Football. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

API-Football Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cApB7DmNDlCmEXnUzeh5d2paO78DlqsZ8W8iXnYR/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — API-Football capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "api-football-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cApB7DmNDlCmEXnUzeh5d2paO78DlqsZ8W8iXnYR/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up API-Football in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work API-Football owners hand off.

This MCP is essential for anyone who needs reliable, deep sports data integrated into their daily workflow. If your job involves tracking performance, analyzing trends, or managing fantasy leagues, this connector gives your AI agent the necessary capabilities to do the heavy lifting.

  • 01

    Sports Analysts

    Automate the gathering of match results and league trends through natural language prompts.

  • 02

    Fantasy League Managers

    Monitor player statistics and team performance directly from your workspace without leaving your chat client.

  • 03

    Developers

    Integrate professional-grade football APIs into your AI-driven daily routines for custom applications.

  • 04

    Media Content Creators

    Quickly pull historical data and live scores to write articles or update content in real time.

FAQ

Questions API-Football owners ask.

  • 01

    Does this MCP cover all global football leagues?

    Yes. The MCP provides access to real-time results and data for over 1,000 leagues globally. You can use the list_leagues capability to see what's available.

  • 02

    Can I check historical match data?

    Absolutely. You can perform head-to-head comparisons between any two teams using the MCP, analyzing their competitive history over time.

  • 03

    Do I need to know the league ID to use it?

    While knowing the ID helps, your agent can often handle the request conversationally. You can also use list_leagues to find the specific ID you need.

  • 04

    Is this just for live scores?

    No. It's much more than that. You can get league standings, detailed player statistics, and scheduled future fixtures, not just real-time scores.

  • 05

    What kind of data can I get for a player?

    Using get_player_info, you can retrieve detailed performance statistics for any player, helping you track their overall contribution to a team.

  • 06

    How do I find my API-Football (API-SPORTS) Key?

    Log in to the API-SPORTS Dashboard, navigate to the 'API-Key' section, and copy your unique token.

  • 07

    Does the API provide real-time updates?

    Yes! The list_live_fixtures capability retrieves results from the real-time match engine of API-Football, covering goals, cards, and status updates as they happen.

  • 08

    Can I filter leagues by country?

    Yes! Use the list_leagues capability and provide the country parameter (e.g., 'Brazil', 'England') to see only the competitions available in that specific region.

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