- STAFF
- ROLES
- IDENTIFICATION
- HUMAN
Short answer
How can I use AI to check video game credits?
Your agent uses MobyGames to find specific titles and extract the names of developers, artists, and other contributors. You get a clear list of who worked on a project and what their roles were.
The results you get.
Where the data lands.
Your AI turns database entries into organized lists of people and roles.
STAFF
Complete rosters
The AI pulls the full list of people credited on a game. You get names for programmers, artists, and designers in one place.
ROLES
Specific assignments
The agent identifies exactly what each person did. You can see who was a lead, a junior, or a specialist.
IDENTIFICATION
Correct game versions
The AI finds the specific release or platform you're looking for. This prevents you from using credits from the wrong version of a game.
HUMAN
Manual verification
The AI provides the raw credit data. You decide if the information is sufficient for your research or documentation.
The workflow
What your AI does when the request arrives.
The AI navigates the MobyGames database to find and filter the specific people you need.
Find the game
The agent identifies the correct title and platform in the database to ensure the data is accurate.
get_game_by_idFetch credits
The AI pulls the full list of contributors associated with that specific game ID.
get_game_creditsFilter staff
The agent sorts through the contributors to find the specific roles or names you asked for.
get_game_creditsSummarize roles
The AI organizes the names and their specific job titles into a readable format.
get_game_by_idget_game_credits
Try it
Copy these to start.
Paste these into your chat to begin.
Starting points
Replace the game titles and job roles with the ones you are researching.
MobyGames Connector
You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.
https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Htlm1KQSCFZqZFsNxU6A33biDQElzET4caism7E5/mcpClaude Desktop
Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.
- 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
- 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
- 3Click Add and start a new chat — MobyGames capabilities are ready to use.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mobygames-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Htlm1KQSCFZqZFsNxU6A33biDQElzET4caism7E5/mcp"
}
}
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Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline
Start here
Connect MobyGames once, then ask.
Connect the MCP to your client with one click. Your login stays encrypted, and you can immediately start querying the database.
Connect MobyGames to your AIFAQ
How this task behaves.
- 01
Can the AI add new credits to the database?
No. The AI can only read data that already exists in MobyGames.
- 02
Can I use the AI to edit game information?
No. The tools only allow for retrieving game and credit data.
- 03
What if the game isn't in MobyGames?
The AI won't be able to find any information if the title isn't in the database.
- 04
Does the AI remember my previous searches?
The AI's memory depends on your specific AI client, not the MobyGames MCP.
- 05
Can the AI verify credits for a game that hasn't been released?
No. It can only access information for games already documented in the database.
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