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Connect Pokeapi 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. Bring the entire Pokédex to your AI agent.

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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.

A futuristic MCP client docking bay
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 · 20 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 05

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 20 available through PokéAPI.

  1. 01

    Get pokedex

    This capability retrieves specific Pokédex information.

  2. 02

    Get type

    Use this to check type effectiveness and related Pokémon.

  3. 03

    List moves

    This capability provides a full list of all Pokémon moves.

  4. 04

    List regions

    This capability lists all Pokémon regions along with their locations and Pokédexes.

Capability set02 / 05

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 20 available through PokéAPI.

  1. 05

    List pokedexes

    Use this to see all available Pokédexes and their associated regions.

  2. 06

    Get ability

    This capability fetches detailed information about a specific ability.

  3. 07

    Get berry

    Get specific details about a single berry.

  4. 08

    Get evolution chain

    This capability returns the full evolution chain for a species.

Capability set03 / 05

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 20 available through PokéAPI.

  1. 09

    Get generation

    Use this to pull details about a specific Pokémon generation.

  2. 10

    Get item

    This capability provides detailed data on a specific held item.

  3. 11

    Get move

    Get specific metadata for a single move.

  4. 12

    Get pokemon

    This capability pulls stats, types, abilities, and sprite images for a specific Pokémon.

Capability set04 / 05

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 20 available through PokéAPI.

  1. 13

    Get pokemon species

    Use this to get species-specific data for a Pokémon.

  2. 14

    Get region

    This capability retrieves details for a specific region.

  3. 15

    List abilities

    This capability provides a list of all available Pokémon abilities.

  4. 16

    List berries

    Use this to see a list of all available berries.

Capability set05 / 05

17-20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 20 available through PokéAPI.

  1. 17

    List generations

    This capability lists all Pokémon generations.

  2. 18

    List items

    Get a list of all held items in the database.

  3. 19

    List pokemon

    This capability allows you to browse the full Pokémon catalog using pagination.

  4. 20

    List types

    Use this to see the 18 different Pokémon types.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Battle Planning

Ask your agent to find the best counters for a specific type or Pokémon.

02

App Development

Feed accurate Pokémon stats and sprites into your own custom software.

03

Evolution Research

Quickly find out what items or conditions trigger a Pokémon evolution.

04

Database Queries

Use natural language to browse items, moves, or regional data.

Automate a task

Put PokéAPI 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

PokéAPI 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 PokéAPI 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

986ms average. Fast in production.

PokéAPI is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1529ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
820ms
Slowest day
1529ms
14-day trend
Slowing+31%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 20 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 PokéAPI, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

PokéAPI Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_r5qjHc1lig0KlnsxG0cELCr1VyQE8exEbZO6MXrr/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 — PokéAPI capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pokeapi-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_r5qjHc1lig0KlnsxG0cELCr1VyQE8exEbZO6MXrr/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 PokéAPI in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work PokéAPI owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone building capabilities or applications around the Pokémon franchise.

  • 01

    Game Developers

    Use the agent to pull real data for game mechanics or testing.

  • 02

    Data Analysts

    Hand off data retrieval tasks to the agent to study species distributions.

  • 03

    Fan Project Creators

    Let the agent populate your custom apps with accurate Pokédex info.

FAQ

Questions PokéAPI owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need an API key for PokéAPI?

    No, PokéAPI is free and open, so no key is required to use this MCP.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 03

    How many Pokémon are in the database?

    The database contains data for over 1,000 Pokémon species.

  • 04

    Where is the data hosted?

    Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP so it is ready to use immediately.

  • 05

    Can I get images of the Pokémon?

    Yes, the get_pokemon capability provides access to sprite images.

  • 06

    Do I need a Pokémon Trainer Club account or API key?

    No! PokéAPI is a completely free, open-source project. No authentication, no rate limits, no registration required.

  • 07

    Can I look up Pokémon by name or ID number?

    Yes! Both work perfectly. Use get_pokemon with either the Pokédex number (e.g., "25") or the name (e.g., "pikachu").

  • 08

    Can I see a Pokémon's full evolution chain?

    Yes! Use get_pokemon_species to get the species data which includes the evolution chain ID, then use get_evolution_chain to see the full family tree with all evolution conditions and requirements.

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