RAWG Video Games Database MCP. Get immediate metadata on any game, platform, or rating.
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RAWG Video Games Database connects your AI agent to a massive catalog of over 500,000 video games. Search by title using `search_video_games`, check platform compatibility with `list_video_game_platforms`, or get deep metadata—like release dates and community ratings—using `get_video_game_details`.
It gives you instant access to global gaming data.
What your AI agents can do
Get video game details
Retrieves detailed metadata, including descriptions and ratings, for one specific game ID.
List video game platforms
Returns a list of all available gaming platforms tracked by the database (e.g., PC, PS5).
Search video games
Finds video games matching a given title or partial search string.
Searches the entire database by title string and returns matching video game IDs.
Pulls comprehensive data, including descriptions, ratings, and release dates, for a specific game ID.
Lists all historical and current platforms (e.g., Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch) that the database tracks.
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RAWG Video Games Database MCP Server: 3 Tools for Game Data
Use these tools to search the catalog, list supported platforms, or retrieve specific details and ratings for any video game.
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Start using RAWG Video Games Database on Vinkius019d8475get video game details
Retrieves detailed metadata, including descriptions and ratings, for one specific game ID.
019d8475list video game platforms
Returns a list of all available gaming platforms tracked by the database (e.g., PC, PS5).
019d8475search video games
Finds video games matching a given title or partial search string.
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The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.
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Checking historical video game data usually involves jumping between five different databases.
Today, checking a single game's history means opening the official website for release dates; then checking Wikipedia for community ratings; and finally visiting a separate platform site just to see if it was on PC or PS2. It’s copy-pasting IDs between half a dozen tabs.
With RAWG, your agent does all that heavy lifting. You simply ask: 'What platforms did Metal Gear Solid run on?' The result is clean and complete. No jumping around—just the facts.
RAWG Video Games Database MCP Server: Get structured game data instantly.
Manual checks for platform availability are a nightmare. You have to check console A, then website B, then forum C just to see if the game was officially supported there. It’s slow and prone to outdated info.
This server solves that by providing `list_video_game_platforms`. The moment you need platform context, you call this tool. You get a comprehensive, standardized list of every system—past or present—that matters.
What you can do with this MCP connector
Yo, listen up. This ain't your grandma's database; this is RAWG Video Games Database, and it plugs your AI agent straight into a massive catalog—we're talking over half a million video games tracked across fifty-plus platforms. Forget messing with API keys or building some ugly wrapper yourself. Your agent handles all that junk for you.
Here’s the deal: When you subscribe to this MCP Server, your agent becomes a total gaming data specialist. It doesn't just look things up; it pulls specific facts from global gaming history and current titles right when you need 'em. You can use it whether you're writing an article about retro consoles or checking if some blockbuster game dropped on PS5 last week.
The whole thing runs through three core tools, and they do the heavy lifting. Let's break down what your agent can actually do for ya.
When you need to find a game, even if you only remember part of the title, your agent uses the search_video_games tool. You feed it the name or just a partial string, and it searches that entire massive catalog, spitting back matching video game IDs. That's how you narrow down what you're looking for without getting swamped by noise.
Once you got an ID—say, you found 'Cyberpunk 2077' in the search results—you use get_video_game_details. This tool pulls comprehensive data on that specific game. It gives you more than just a title; it drops descriptions, community ratings, and release dates all in one go. You can get deep metadata for one particular game ID without needing to hit another endpoint.
It's fast, clean, and loaded with facts.
Need to know what consoles are even involved? Your agent uses list_video_game_platforms. This tool lists every historical and current platform—think Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, or even some old-school retro system—that the database tracks. You'll get a complete rundown of all available gaming platforms, so you never gotta wonder if a game was ever made for that machine.
So picture this: You tell your agent, 'I need details on any game called Starfield that came out on PC.' Your agent doesn't just guess. It first uses search_video_games to lock down the ID, then it kicks off get_video_game_details using that ID, and if you wanted to confirm platform availability, it could cross-reference with the list of platforms tracked by list_video_game_platforms.
It's structured data access without any of the boilerplate code. You just talk to your agent like a human talking to another human.
This server gives you instant access to global gaming intelligence. Stop wrestling with messy APIs or trying to piece together info from different sources. Just hook up your AI client, and let it do the heavy lifting. It's reliable data, straight outta the world's biggest game catalog.
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How RAWG Video Games Database MCP Works
- 1 Subscribe to the RAWG server and input your API Key.
- 2 Your AI client converts a natural language request (e.g., 'What platforms is Zelda on?') into a sequence of tool calls.
- 3 The MCP Server executes these tools, pulls the data from the database, and sends the clean results back to your agent.
The bottom line is: you talk naturally, and the server handles the complex API calls needed to get the raw facts.
Who Is RAWG Video Games Database MCP For?
Gaming journalists who need quick metadata for articles. App developers building game-focused tools. Researchers analyzing market trends across multiple console generations. If your job involves checking what, when, and where a video game was released, this is for you.
Pulls release dates, community ratings, and developer details instantly for articles on classic or modern titles.
Builds internal tools that validate game compatibility across different consoles before writing code.
Analyzes historical platform availability and rating trends for a specific genre or decade.
What Changes When You Connect
- Instant Metadata: Don't waste time clicking through multiple sites. Use
get_video_game_detailsto pull descriptions and community ratings for any title in one go. - Platform Coverage: Need to know if a game ran on the NES or is current-gen? Call
list_video_game_platformsto get a definitive list of all supported systems, past and present. - Targeted Searching: Forget vague searches. Use
search_video_gamesto narrow your focus immediately by title, cutting through millions of results to find the right game ID. - Historical Auditing: Analyze market trends across decades. Combine a search with platform checking to summarize how availability changed for games like 'Grand Theft Auto V'.
- Code Integration: Integrate complex data retrieval into your apps. Your agent handles the sequence:
search_video_games-> check platforms ->get_video_game_details.
Real-World Use Cases
Writing a Retro Gaming Deep Dive
A journalist needs to write about early 2000s gaming. They ask their agent: 'Show me details for games on the original Xbox.' The agent runs list_video_game_platforms first, filters by the platform, and then uses search_video_games followed by get_video_game_details to pull release dates and ratings into a summary.
Validating Game Compatibility for an App
A developer is building a compatibility checker. They feed the game name 'Cyberpunk 2077' to their agent, which uses search_video_games to get the ID. Then, it calls get_video_game_details and checks the platform data to ensure the required console/OS is listed.
Comparing Game Generations
A researcher wants to compare two games (e.g., 'Zelda: Ocarina of Time' vs. 'Breath of the Wild'). They use search_video_games for both titles, then run platform checks and retrieve details to summarize differences in rating/availability across multiple consoles.
Debugging a Game Listing Site
A QA tester needs to verify all platforms listed on a competitor's site. They simply call list_video_game_platforms to get the definitive, current list of 50+ systems tracked by RAWG.
The Tradeoffs
Over-relying on one tool
A user just asks: 'What are all the details for GTA V?' The agent might only run get_video_game_details and miss platform context.
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You gotta chain it. First, confirm the ID with search_video_games. Then, always check compatibility using list_video_game_platforms before trusting the details from get_video_game_details.
Asking for everything at once
The user asks a massive block of text covering search, platform list, and specific details. The agent gets confused about call order.
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Break it down into steps. Start with search_video_games to narrow the scope. Then use specific tool calls for context: list_video_game_platforms.
Assuming data completeness
A developer assumes that because they searched by title, all metadata is available. They might miss crucial release date information.
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Always call get_video_game_details after finding an ID. This ensures you get the full package: description, ratings, and dates.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this server if your job requires checking facts about games—release dates, specific consoles, or developer descriptions. You need depth and breadth of data across 50+ systems.
Don't use it if you just want to know what kind of game it is (e.g., 'Is this a shooter?'). For simple genre classification, a general knowledge API might suffice. If your goal is merely to find the name of a game, search_video_games works fine, but remember: for actual facts, you need to follow up with get_video_game_details. This server is about metadata, not just discovery.
Common Questions About RAWG Video Games Database MCP
How do I find a game by name using `search_video_games`? +
Just ask your agent to search the title. The tool uses partial strings, so you don't need the exact spelling. It returns IDs that you can then pass to other tools.
What is the best way to get full details using `get_video_game_details`? +
You must first use another tool (like search_video_games) to get a valid game ID. Then, pass that specific ID into get_video_game_details. That's how you guarantee the data is linked correctly.
`list_video_game_platforms` shows all platforms for every game? +
No, it lists all platforms tracked by RAWG in general. If you want to know what a specific game ran on, use get_video_game_details after getting the ID.
Can I combine searching and platform checking with RAWG? +
Yes. The process is sequential: 1) Use search_video_games to find titles, then 2) use get_video_game_details on the resulting IDs to check platform compatibility.
How do I get started using `search_video_games` with RAWG? +
You must first obtain an API key from rawg.io and supply it when connecting the server. Your AI client uses this unique key to authenticate every query, which ensures your searches run smoothly while respecting usage limits.
Is there a limit on how many times I can use `get_video_game_details`? +
Yes, the service enforces rate limits to maintain stability. If you exceed the allotted calls, your agent will receive an explicit error code. You'll need to pause and wait before trying the query again.
What specific data points does `get_video_game_details` provide? +
It returns structured metadata including release dates, average community ratings, primary genre tags, and a full descriptive text block. This means your agent gets more than just the title.
Does `list_video_game_platforms` cover obscure or very old consoles? +
The platform list covers major modern systems as well as many retro platforms, including historical hardware like the NES and Commodore 64. It provides a wide scope of gaming history.
Can I search for 'Cyberpunk 2077' and see its platforms? +
Yes! Use the search_video_games tool with the query 'Cyberpunk 2077'. The results will show you all platforms where the game is available, such as PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
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 tools. It shows the average score given by RAWG users.
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 tool to see all supported systems.
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