Steam Web API Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Track live player counts and trending games on the Steam platform.
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Why people use Steam Web API
Steam Platform & Hype Intelligence for Real-Time Gaming Market Trends
This Connector changes that by centralizing everything into your chat. Your agent can pull news, player counts, and social metadata in a single request. You get a cohesive view of a game's momentum without the tab-switching headache.
What Vinkius changes
You get live Steam market data without leaving your chat window.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Launch Day Monitoring
A community manager asks the agent to check the live player count for a new release every hour to see if the marketing is actually working.
- Real-world use case 02
Content Scouting
An influencer asks the agent to find the top featured games and trending news to decide what to cover in their next stream or newsletter.
- Real-world use case 03
Market Research
A developer uses the agent to audit public wishlists and recently played games to see what genres are currently dominating user interest.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete Steam Web API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Steam Web API.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Steam Web API.
- 01 Capability
Get app news
Get latest news and patch notes for a game. This keeps you updated on technical changes and developer announcements.
- 02 Capability
Get featured categories
Get current Steam Store featured categories. See what the platform is highlighting to the general public today.
- 03 Capability
Get friend list
List friends for a Steam user. This requires a public profile and helps map out social connections.
- 04 Capability
Get player summary
Get basic player profile details. This provides a quick snapshot of a user's public presence on the platform.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Steam Web API.
- 05 Capability
Get app details
Get full store page details for a specific game. This helps you see all the public metadata for a title in one go.
- 06 Capability
Search all steam apps
Get the full list of apps on Steam. Use this to browse the entire scope of available platform content.
- 07 Capability
Get owned games
List all games owned by a player. Use this to see a complete library of a user's personal gaming collection.
- 08 Capability
Get current player count
Get live player count for a game. This is the best way to quantify real-time hype for a specific title.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Steam Web API.
- 09 Capability
Get recently played
List games played in the last 2 weeks. This helps you understand what users are actually spending their time on.
- 10 Capability
List featured games
List featured and trending games on Steam. Quickly see what is currently getting the most visibility.
- 11 Capability
Resolve vanity url
Resolve a custom Steam URL to SteamID64. This lets your agent handle custom links instead of just raw IDs.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Steam Web API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Steam Web API from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XcyyiqKC4myEJxwtcAa2S3wor7FCCiGTUihgLUcd/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Steam Web API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Steam Web API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XcyyiqKC4myEJxwtcAa2S3wor7FCCiGTUihgLUcd/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Steam Web API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Steam Web API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"steam-platform-hype-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XcyyiqKC4myEJxwtcAa2S3wor7FCCiGTUihgLUcd/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Steam Web API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Steam Web API, help me...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"steam-platform-hype-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XcyyiqKC4myEJxwtcAa2S3wor7FCCiGTUihgLUcd/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Steam Web API
Ask Copilot: "Using Steam Web API, help me...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"steam-platform-hype-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XcyyiqKC4myEJxwtcAa2S3wor7FCCiGTUihgLUcd/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Steam Web API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Steam Web API, help me...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"steam-platform-hype-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XcyyiqKC4myEJxwtcAa2S3wor7FCCiGTUihgLUcd/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Steam Web API
Ask Cline: "Using Steam Web API, help me...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add steam-platform-hype-intelligence --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XcyyiqKC4myEJxwtcAa2S3wor7FCCiGTUihgLUcd/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Steam Web API
Ask Claude: "Using Steam Web API, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Steam Web API can move forward.
This is for anyone who needs to quantify hype or track gaming trends. It is built for community managers who need to know if a launch is working and influencers who need to find content before everyone else does.
Community Manager
Tracks live player counts and news updates to manage community sentiment during major game launches.
Gaming Influencer
Identifies trending titles and patch notes to create timely content for their audience.
Data Analyst
Audits public wishlists and recently played games to spot emerging market trends and user habits.
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Before you connect
Questions about Steam Web API.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Steam Platform & Hype Intelligence MCP show me live player counts?
Yes, it can pull the live number of people currently playing any specific game. This helps you see real-time engagement for a launch or a specific title.
How do I use Steam Platform & Hype Intelligence to find trending games?
You can ask your agent to list the currently featured games or check the trending categories. It pulls this data directly from the Steam store.
Can I use Steam Platform & Hype Intelligence to see news for a specific game?
Yes, it can fetch the latest news and patch notes. This is great for staying updated on technical changes without visiting the store page.
Does Steam Platform & Hype Intelligence work with my existing AI client?
It works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf. You just need to connect it through Vinkius.
Can I use Steam Platform & Hype Intelligence to see a user's friend list?
It can retrieve public friend lists for any Steam user. This is useful for analyzing community connections and social graphs.
How does Steam Platform & Hype Intelligence handle custom URLs?
It includes a capability to resolve vanity URLs into standard IDs. This means you can just give your agent a custom link and it will still find the data.
Can I use Steam Platform & Hype Intelligence to see what games a user recently played?
Yes, it can list the games a user has played in the last two weeks. This provides a clear look at their recent gaming habits.
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.
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.
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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Give your agent a direct line to Steam Web API.
Connect Steam Web API once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.
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