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Connect Steam (Alternative) 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. Manage your entire gaming library through 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.

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 · 7 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Steam.

  1. 01

    Get friend list

    This capability pulls the full list of Steam friends for a specific user.

  2. 02

    Get global achievements

    Use this to see the global percentage of players who have earned specific achievements.

  3. 03

    Get game news

    This capability fetches the latest news updates for a specific game.

  4. 04

    Get owned games

    This capability retrieves the list of all games owned by a Steam user.

Capability set02 / 02

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Steam.

  1. 05

    Get player summaries

    This capability gets community profile data and status for Steam users.

  2. 06

    Get recently played games

    Use this to see a list of games you have played most recently.

  3. 07

    Resolve vanity URL

    This capability converts a Steam vanity URL into a usable identifier.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Playtime Audits

Ask your agent for a breakdown of how many hours you've spent on specific titles.

02

Friend Coordination

Check if your friends are online before you start a gaming session.

03

Achievement Progress

Query how close you are to completing specific game achievements.

04

Game News Updates

Get the latest news for a specific game without opening a browser.

Automate a task

Put Steam 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

Steam 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 Steam 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

952ms average. Fast in production.

Steam is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1098ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
738ms
Slowest day
1098ms
14-day trend
Improving-11%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 7 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 Steam, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Steam Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0CFipU1UqGv9hhFVn5kf7ZngG7OACi7DuWfsyuw/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 — Steam capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "steam-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0CFipU1UqGv9hhFVn5kf7ZngG7OACi7DuWfsyuw/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 Steam in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Steam owners hand off.

This is for people who want to interact with their gaming data using text instead of a browser.

  • 01

    Gamers

    People who want to track achievements and library stats via chat.

  • 02

    Content Creators

    Users who need to verify playtime or session data for their content.

  • 03

    Developers

    People building custom dashboards using Steam Web API data.

FAQ

Questions Steam owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Steam account?

    You need to provide your Steam Web API Key. You can get this from the Steam Community Dev page.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

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

  • 03

    Do I need to host the MCP myself?

    No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and start using it.

  • 04

    Can I see what my friends are playing?

    Yes, the MCP includes capabilities to check friend lists and player summaries to see their current status.

  • 05

    Can I track my achievements?

    Yes, you can use the capability to retrieve achievement progress and global achievement percentages.

  • 06

    How do I find my Steam Web API Key?

    Log in to your account and navigate to steamcommunity.com/dev/apikey to generate or copy your unique key.

  • 07

    Can I see my friends' status via AI?

    Yes! The list_steam_friends capability allows your agent to retrieve high-fidelity status metadata and recently played games for your friend list.

  • 08

    How do I check my total playtime for a game?

    Use the list_owned_games capability to retrieve your complete high-fidelity library along with total playtimes (in minutes) for each app.

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