• DATA
  • ANALYSIS
  • INSIGHT
  • HUMAN

How to benchmark competitor performance with your AI

Connect SteamSpy to your AI client to pull specific game data. Once connected, you can use AppIDs to run direct comparisons.

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Short answer

How can I compare my game's metrics against competitors?

Give your AI the AppIDs for the games you want to track. Your agent pulls playtime and ownership data for each ID to show you exactly how they stack up. You'll get a clear view of market positioning.

The outcomes

What you'll see

The AI handles the data retrieval so you can focus on the analysis.

DATA

Direct metric pulls

The AI uses get_app_details to fetch playtime and ownership numbers for any AppID you provide.

ANALYSIS

Performance gaps

Your agent compares the retrieved data to show where your title leads or lags behind the competition.

INSIGHT

Market positioning

You'll see how player retention and reach compare to the specific titles you're tracking.

HUMAN

Strategic decisions

The AI provides the raw numbers, but you decide how to adjust your marketing or development based on those gaps.

The workflow

What your AI does when the AppIDs arrive.

The AI moves from raw data retrieval to comparative analysis.

  1. Fetch data

    The AI looks up the specific metrics for every AppID you've listed.

    get_app_details

  2. Organize metrics

    It structures the playtime and ownership data into a readable format.

    get_app_details

  3. Run comparison

    The agent calculates the differences between your game and the competitor set.

    get_app_details

  4. Summarize findings

    Your AI presents the final comparison, highlighting the most important performance shifts.

    get_app_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your analysis.

Starting points

Swap the AppIDs in these prompts with the actual IDs from the Steam store.

SteamSpy Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aJcEHcQBtx5JcdTFNyLmj8eJQFuSCALZL3jIRusX/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 — SteamSpy capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "steamspy-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aJcEHcQBtx5JcdTFNyLmj8eJQFuSCALZL3jIRusX/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Compare the playtime of AppID 12345 with AppID 67890.

  • How does the ownership of AppID 11111 look compared to AppID 22222?

  • Give me a breakdown of playtime for these three AppIDs: 101, 102, and 103.

  • Which of these games has higher ownership: AppID 555 or AppID 666?

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Start here

Connect SteamSpy once, then ask.

Click the link to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted and you can start asking questions immediately in your preferred client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change data on Steam?

    No. The AI only reads data from SteamSpy. It cannot modify any Steam store information.

  • 02

    Do I need to provide the game names?

    It's easier if you provide the AppIDs, as that's how the AI identifies the specific games to pull data for.

  • 03

    Can the AI download game files?

    No. This MCP is strictly for retrieving performance metrics like playtime and ownership.

  • 04

    Does the AI handle the math for me?

    Yes. Once the AI pulls the metrics, it can perform the calculations to show you the differences between games.

  • 05

    Can the AI create new Steam accounts?

    No. The AI has no capability to interact with Steam account management or any other administrative functions.

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