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Connect Steam Platform Hype Intelligence to your AI

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. Turn your AI agent into a professional Steam market analyst.

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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 · 11 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Steam Web API.

  1. 01

    Get featured categories

    Access the current featured categories listed on the Steam Store.

  2. 02

    Get player summary

    Retrieve basic profile details for a specific Steam player.

  3. 03

    Search all steam apps

    Search through the entire catalog of applications available on Steam.

  4. 04

    Get recently played

    Check which games a user has played within the last two weeks.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Steam Web API.

  1. 05

    List featured games

    Pull a list of games currently being featured or trending on the platform.

  2. 06

    Get app details

    Get the full store page information for a specific game.

  3. 07

    Get app news

    Retrieve the latest news updates and patch notes for a game.

  4. 08

    Get current player count

    Check the live number of players currently playing a specific game.

Capability set03 / 03

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Steam Web API.

  1. 09

    Get friend list

    List the friends of a Steam user if their profile is set to public.

  2. 10

    Get owned games

    List every game owned by a specific player.

  3. 11

    Resolve vanity URL

    Convert a custom Steam vanity URL into a 64-bit Steam ID.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Competitive Intelligence

Check the live player counts of competing titles to see how they are performing against your own game.

02

Content Planning

Find out which games are trending or recently updated to decide what to play or cover next.

03

User Research

Analyze public wishlists and recently played games to understand specific player demographics.

04

Social Mapping

Resolve vanity URLs and inspect public friend lists to map out social connections.

Automate a task

Put Steam Web API 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 Web API 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 Web API 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

909ms average. Fast in production.

Steam Web API is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1108ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
769ms
Slowest day
1108ms
14-day trend
Slowing+23%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 11 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 Web API, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Steam Web API Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XcyyiqKC4myEJxwtcAa2S3wor7FCCiGTUihgLUcd/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 Web API capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "steam-platform-hype-intelligence-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XcyyiqKC4myEJxwtcAa2S3wor7FCCiGTUihgLUcd/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 Web API in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Steam Web API owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals and enthusiasts who need to turn Steam's massive data set into clear insights.

  • 01

    Community Managers

    They use the AI to monitor player base fluctuations and game hype.

  • 02

    Influencers and Curators

    They rely on the AI to find trending titles and recent patch updates for content.

  • 03

    Analytical Gamers

    They use the AI to track social connections and wishlist opportunities.

FAQ

Questions Steam Web API owners ask.

  • 01

    What do I need to use this MCP?

    You will need a valid Steam Web API Key to connect the MCP to the Steam platform.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this?

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

  • 03

    Can the AI see private Steam profiles?

    No, the AI can only access data from profiles that are set to public, such as friend lists and recently played games.

  • 04

    How does Vinkius handle my Steam API key?

    Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages your credentials securely so you don't have to run the connection locally.

  • 05

    Is the player count data real-time?

    Yes, the MCP uses the Steam API to retrieve live player counts for games.

  • 06

    Can my AI automatically find the AppID of a game using only its name?

    Yes! Use the search_all_steam_apps capability. Your agent will scan the Steam database and return matching AppIDs, which are required for all other technical capabilities.

  • 07

    Is it possible to monitor the live player count for a new game like Deadlock?

    Absolutely. The get_current_player_count capability provides real-time data from Steam servers, allowing you to quantify the hype and player base of any specific title at any moment.

  • 08

    How do I find a user's SteamID64 if I only have their profile URL?

    Use the resolve_vanity_url capability with the custom part of the URL. The agent will return the unique 64-bit identifier required for all user-specific statistical queries.

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