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Connect HowLongToBeat 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. Get precise gameplay hours for any title instantly.

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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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V8 Isolate01

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 · 1 capability

We ship only the actions that matter.

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1 capability in this set.

Part of 1 available through HowLongToBeat.

  1. 01

    Search game times

    This capability searches the HowLongToBeat database for specific game completion durations. It returns time estimates for various playstyles including main story and full completion.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Backlog Management

Ask your agent to sum up the total hours in your Steam wishlist to see if you have enough time for it.

02

Review Research

Get quick stats on how long a game takes to complete for a video game review or guide.

03

Buying Decisions

Check if a massive open-world game fits into your schedule before you buy it.

04

Trend Analysis

Compare how game lengths have changed across different eras of gaming.

Automate a task

Put HowLongToBeat 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

HowLongToBeat 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 HowLongToBeat 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.

Observed, not estimated

897ms average. Fast in production.

HowLongToBeat is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 984ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
696ms
Slowest day
984ms
14-day trend
Stable-3%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 1 capability arrives 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 HowLongToBeat, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

HowLongToBeat Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0hEavxRJa7aqTwHHsSyWdXgzl65qLSrVKNV3y6P/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 — HowLongToBeat capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "howlongtobeat-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0hEavxRJa7aqTwHHsSyWdXgzl65qLSrVKNV3y6P/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 HowLongToBeat in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work HowLongToBeat owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone who needs quick, accurate data on video game lengths without manual searching.

  • 01

    Gamers

    People managing large backlogs who need to plan their playtime.

  • 02

    Content Creators

    Reviewers and guide makers who need duration data for their videos or articles.

  • 03

    Data Analysts

    Researchers looking for trends in game length and player engagement.

  • 04

    Game Journalists

    Writers who need to verify community-reported gameplay durations.

FAQ

Questions HowLongToBeat owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need an API key for this MCP?

    No, this MCP uses public access, so you don't need to manage any API credentials.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this?

    You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    What kind of playtime data is available?

    The MCP provides data for the Main Story, Main plus Extra content, and full Completionist runs.

  • 04

    How does Vinkius handle the connection?

    Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages the connection so you can use it with one click.

  • 05

    Can I use this to plan my gaming schedule?

    Yes, you can ask your agent to help you audit your backlog or compare different game lengths to plan your time.

  • 06

    Can I find out how long 'Elden Ring' takes to 100%?

    Yes! Use the search_game_times capability with the query 'Elden Ring'. It will return the average hours for different playstyles, including the 'Completionist' run which is usually over 130 hours.

  • 07

    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.

  • 08

    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).

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