IGDB Global Gaming Database MCP Server
The world's most comprehensive gaming database — audit titles, platforms, age ratings, and more via AI.
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What is the IGDB Global Gaming Database MCP Server?
The IGDB MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to IGDB. The world's most comprehensive gaming database — audit titles, platforms, age ratings, and more via AI. Powered by the Vinkius AI Gateway — no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
IGDB MCP Server: see your AI Agent in action
Built-in capabilities (12)
get_artworks
Get official artworks for a game
get_franchise
Get details for a game franchise
get_game
Get full details for a specific game ID
list_age_ratings
List common age ratings
list_collections
Get details for a game collection or series
list_genres
g., RPG, Shooter) available in the IGDB database. List common game genres
list_keywords
List descriptive keywords
list_platforms
g., PS5, Xbox, PC) and their abbreviations. List gaming platforms
list_release_dates
Get release dates for a game
list_themes
List game themes
search_covers
Get cover art for a game
search_games
Search for video games on IGDB
What this connector unlocks
Empower your AI agent with the ultimate gaming intelligence via IGDB. This unified server provides access to the complete IGDB ecosystem, allowing your agent to search for thousands of titles, audit franchises, and retrieve detailed metadata for platforms, release dates, and artworks. Additionally, it includes deep support for industry taxonomy, including official genres, themes, keywords, and global age rating systems (ESRB, PEGI). Whether you are conducting market research, organizing a catalog, or managing a personal collection, your agent acts as a real-time gaming historian and analyst, providing precise data through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Comprehensive Discovery — Search for video games and retrieve detailed metadata, including summaries, ratings, and first release dates
- Taxonomy & Metadata — Query official genres, platforms, and thematic tags to understand industry categorization
- Content Safety Auditing — Retrieve age ratings and content descriptions to verify maturity levels across different regions
- Visual & Franchise Assets — Fetch high-quality artworks, covers, and complete franchise or collection histories
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your IGDB Client ID and Access Token
3. Start managing your gaming intelligence from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Game Developers & Studios — monitor industry trends, franchise history, and competitive benchmarks without manual browsing
- Market Researchers — audit platform distributions, age ratings, and genre trends across thousands of titles
- Curators & Collectors — automate the retrieval of metadata and high-quality artwork for gaming catalogs
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