CheapShark Connector for AI agents.
5 live capabilities
Find the best PC game deals and historical lows across all major digital storefronts.
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Why people use CheapShark
Stop Tab Fatigue with the CheapShark PC Game Deal Finder
This Connector lets your AI client do the hunting for you. You just tell your agent what game you want, and it scans the entire database to find the cheapest current offer. You get the best price immediately without ever opening a browser.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to the cheapest PC game prices 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
Finding a bargain
A user wants to buy a game but doesn't know which store has it cheapest.
- Real-world use case 02
Timing a purchase
A gamer wants to know if a current sale is a good deal.
- Real-world use case 03
Setting a buy trigger
A user wants to buy a game only when it hits a specific amount.
Complete set · 5capabilities
The complete CheapShark capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with CheapShark.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through CheapShark.
- 01 Capability
Get game
This capability provides specific details for a single game using its unique ID. You can use it to check the current cheapest price and the historical low for any title.
- 02 Capability
Get stores
This capability lists all the digital stores tracked by the database. It is useful for mapping store IDs to actual names like Steam or Epic Games Store.
- 03 Capability
Get deals
This capability retrieves a list of current game deals from across multiple stores. It helps you see every active sale in one place so you don't have to check multiple websites.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through CheapShark.
- 04 Capability
Manage alert
This capability lets you manage email notifications for when a game's price drops. You can set a target price and let your agent monitor the storefronts for you.
- 05 Capability
Search games
This capability searches for games by their title or Steam App ID. It helps your agent find the correct game in the database before looking up prices.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask CheapShark to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use CheapShark 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_6Tv0g446ksevRcRPZywKsp2g3hKqifaSrfvm0KSy/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 CheapShark, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable CheapShark for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6Tv0g446ksevRcRPZywKsp2g3hKqifaSrfvm0KSy/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 CheapShark URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable CheapShark in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cheapshark": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6Tv0g446ksevRcRPZywKsp2g3hKqifaSrfvm0KSy/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 CheapShark
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using CheapShark, help me...". 5 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cheapshark": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6Tv0g446ksevRcRPZywKsp2g3hKqifaSrfvm0KSy/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 CheapShark
Ask Copilot: "Using CheapShark, help me...". 5 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cheapshark": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6Tv0g446ksevRcRPZywKsp2g3hKqifaSrfvm0KSy/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 CheapShark
Open Cascade and ask: "Using CheapShark, help me...". 5 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cheapshark": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6Tv0g446ksevRcRPZywKsp2g3hKqifaSrfvm0KSy/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 CheapShark
Ask Cline: "Using CheapShark, help me...". 5 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add cheapshark --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6Tv0g446ksevRcRPZywKsp2g3hKqifaSrfvm0KSy/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 CheapShark
Ask Claude: "Using CheapShark, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work CheapShark can move forward.
This is for the hardcore gamer who refuses to pay full price and the content creator who needs accurate pricing for reviews. It solves the problem of tab fatigue where you spend more time looking for a deal than playing the game. It's for anyone who wants to maximize their gaming budget without the headache of manual price hunting.
Deal Hunter
Tracks historical lows to time purchases perfectly and never pays full price.
Content Creator
Pulls accurate pricing data for gaming news or reviews without manual searching.
Budget Gamer
Finds the best value for money across all major PC platforms in one place.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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Kelkoo
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GamerPower Gaming Giveaways
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Steam Economy & Market Intelligence
The definitive server for Steam assets. track skin prices, inventory values, and market trends via AI.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep CheapShark connected.
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Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about CheapShark.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What stores does CheapShark cover?
CheapShark tracks a wide variety of major digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and many others. Your agent can check all of them simultaneously to find the best price.
Can I use CheapShark to find historical lows?
Yes, the Connector can retrieve the lowest price a game has ever reached. This helps you determine if a current sale is actually a good bargain or just a minor discount.
Does CheapShark work for console games like Xbox or PlayStation?
Currently, this Connector is specifically designed for PC game deals. It focuses on digital storefronts available on Windows and other PC platforms.
Do I need an API key to use CheapShark?
No, public queries do not require an API key. You can start using it immediately by connecting it to your AI client through Vinkius.
Can it set up automated emails for me?
Yes, you can ask your agent to set up price alerts. It will monitor the stores and send you an email notification the moment a game hits your target price.
How do I find a specific game ID with CheapShark?
You don't need to know the ID beforehand. You can just ask your agent to search for the game by its title, and it will find the correct identifier for you.
How can I find the historical lowest price for a specific game?
Use the get_game capability with the specific game ID. It returns the 'cheapestPriceEver' metadata along with current deals across all stores.
Can I filter for only highly-rated games on sale?
Yes! Use the get_deals capability and set the steamRating or metacritic parameters to filter for quality titles.
How do I set up a notification for when a game goes on sale?
Use the manage_alert capability with the 'set' action, providing your email, the game ID, and your target price threshold.
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