An astronaut overseeing a futuristic data hub
Download PDFMarkdown Version

Connect Start.gg 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. Run brackets and track standings through your AI agent.

Ask AI about this Connector

Developed, maintained, and hosted by Vinkius.

MCP VERIFIED · PRODUCTION READY · VINKIUS GUARANTEED

Waiting for input…

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 · 6 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through Start.gg.

  1. 01

    Get event sets

    This capability retrieves all sets within a specific event. Use it to pull match data for bracket analysis.

  2. 02

    Get event standings

    This capability fetches the current standings for an event. It's how you get real-time placement data.

  3. 03

    Get tournaments by country

    This capability finds tournaments based on country codes. Use it to scout local or regional esports scenes.

Capability set02 / 02

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through Start.gg.

  1. 04

    Update phase seeding

    This capability updates phase seeding for an event. Note that this requires admin permissions.

  2. 05

    Get event ID

    This capability converts a tournament URL slug into a unique Event ID. It's the first step for most queries.

  3. 06

    Report set

    This capability reports the results of a set. You'll need admin permissions to use this function.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Result Reporting

An organizer reports a match winner immediately after a set ends without opening a browser.

02

Live Standings Checks

An analyst asks for the top 5 players in an ongoing tournament to update a broadcast.

03

Local Scene Scouting

A player finds upcoming tournaments in their specific country using a simple query.

04

Bracket Tracking

A user monitors how specific sets are progressing throughout a tournament day.

Automate a task

Put Start.gg 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

Start.gg 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 Start.gg 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

927ms average. Fast in production.

Start.gg is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1165ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
708ms
Slowest day
1165ms
14-day trend
Slowing+17%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 6 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 Start.gg, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Start.gg Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jvRkiK6BIr0Mfi39xn0kWJXCNhAyNkTgr6c5vFIK/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 — Start.gg capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "startgg-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jvRkiK6BIr0Mfi39xn0kWJXCNhAyNkTgr6c5vFIK/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 Start.gg in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Start.gg owners hand off.

This MCP is built for people running or analyzing competitive gaming events.

  • 01

    Tournament Organizers

    They hand off match reporting and seeding updates to the AI.

  • 02

    Esports Analysts

    They use the AI to pull standings and match data for reports.

  • 03

    Competitive Players

    They check their upcoming sets and current standings via their workspace.

FAQ

Questions Start.gg owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I use this MCP with Claude?

    You connect once to the Vinkius-hosted MCP and then use your standard Claude interface to issue commands.

  • 02

    Do I need admin permissions to report match results?

    Yes, reporting sets and updating phase seeding requires admin permissions on your Start.gg account.

  • 03

    Can I find tournaments in specific countries?

    Yes, you can use the capability to filter and find tournaments based on country codes.

  • 04

    What do I need to get started?

    You will need a Start.gg developer account and a Personal Access Token to authenticate.

  • 05

    Can I get the ID of an event from a URL?

    Yes, you can provide the slug from a tournament URL to retrieve the unique Event ID.

  • 06

    How do I find the Event ID for a specific tournament?

    Use the get_event_id capability by providing the slug from the tournament URL (e.g., 'tournament/genesis-9-1/event/ultimate-singles'). The agent will return the unique numeric ID needed for other capabilities.

  • 07

    Can I report match results if I am a tournament administrator?

    Yes! If your token has admin permissions, you can use the report_set capability with the Set ID and Winner ID to update the bracket results directly.

  • 08

    How can I see which tournaments are happening in my country?

    Use the get_tournaments_by_country capability with your country code (e.g., 'US' or 'BR'). You can also specify how many results you want to see per page.

Explore

More in Event Management

Suggestions

Connect Start.gg to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more