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Connect Rawg Video Games Database to ChatGPT and Claude

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. Give your agent instant access to massive gaming intelligence.

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

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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.

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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.

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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 · 3 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 3 available through RAWG.

  1. 01

    Search video games

    Search the entire RAWG catalog for specific video game titles or partial names.

  2. 02

    List video game platforms

    Get a full list of all gaming platforms supported by the database, from modern consoles to retro systems.

  3. 03

    Get video game details

    Retrieve deep metadata for a specific game, including descriptions and community ratings.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Game Discovery

Ask your agent to find new games based on specific criteria or genres.

02

Historical Auditing

Research the availability and performance of classic games over time.

03

Content Creation

Pull accurate metadata and release dates for gaming news or videos.

04

Platform Research

Verify if a specific title is playable on a particular console.

Automate a task

Put RAWG 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

RAWG 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 RAWG 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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864ms average. Fast in production.

RAWG is checked daily against the live service.

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692ms
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Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 3 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 RAWG, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

RAWG Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rcaFf9b0zmaBO1nGHXWTx6VkH2JNJXtGz8GLva8I/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 — RAWG capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rawg-video-games-database-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rcaFf9b0zmaBO1nGHXWTx6VkH2JNJXtGz8GLva8I/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 RAWG in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work RAWG owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone needing high-fidelity gaming data without manual browsing.

  • 01

    Gaming Journalists

    They use the agent to quickly pull release info and metadata for articles.

  • 02

    App Developers

    They integrate this data into custom capabilities or gaming applications.

  • 03

    Researchers

    They analyze industry trends by querying ratings and platform availability.

FAQ

Questions RAWG owners ask.

  • 01

    How many games are in the RAWG database?

    The database contains information on over 500,000 video games.

  • 02

    Do I need my own API key?

    Yes, you will need to enter a RAWG API key, which you can get for free at rawg.io/apidocs.

  • 03

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 04

    Can I find information on retro games?

    Yes, the database includes data on a wide range of platforms, including older systems.

  • 05

    What kind of data can my agent retrieve?

    Your agent can get game descriptions, release dates, community ratings, and platform lists.

  • 06

    Can I search for 'Cyberpunk 2077' and see its platforms?

    Yes! Use the search_video_games capability with the query 'Cyberpunk 2077'. The results will show you all platforms where the game is available, such as PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

  • 07

    How do I see the average community rating?

    The ratings are included in the game metadata retrieved by the get_game_details or search_video_games capabilities. It shows the average score given by RAWG users.

  • 08

    Is it possible to list all games for a specific platform?

    The current toolset focuses on searching and retrieving specific game details. To explore platforms, you can use the list_platforms capability to see all supported systems.

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