GiantBomb Connector for AI agents.
9 live capabilities
Pull accurate game metadata and platform specs directly into your workflow.
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Why people use GiantBomb
GiantBomb for Accurate Gaming Metadata and Research
With this Connector, your agent does the heavy lifting. You just ask a question and it pulls the data directly from the Giant Bomb encyclopedia. You get the facts you need in one response, without the tab-switching.
What Vinkius changes
Your AI gets a direct line to a massive, verified video game encyclopedia.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Verifying historical release dates
A researcher wants to know every SEGA platform ever released.
- Real-world use case 02
Fact-checking for video scripts
A YouTuber needs a character bio for a Zelda fanfic.
- Real-world use case 03
Competitive landscape research
A developer needs to know who published a specific 90s title.
Complete set · 9capabilities
The complete GiantBomb capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with GiantBomb.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through GiantBomb.
- 01 Capability
Get character
Pulls specific details and bios for a single video game character. It is useful for getting accurate backstories without guessing.
- 02 Capability
Get company
Retrieves information about game developers and publishers. This helps you identify the people behind your favorite franchises.
- 03 Capability
Get platform
Provides technical specifications and history for gaming hardware. You can use it to see how consoles and handhelds evolved.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through GiantBomb.
- 04 Capability
List characters
Pulls a list of characters from the database for broader discovery. Use this to find multiple characters at once.
- 05 Capability
List companies
Generates a list of gaming companies and publishers. It helps you see who is active in the current market.
- 06 Capability
List games
Lets you find games using specific filters like genre or release date. This is helpful for narrowing down a huge catalog.
07—09
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through GiantBomb.
- 07 Capability
List platforms
Shows a list of gaming platforms, including consoles and handhelds. This gives you a clear view of the hardware landscape.
- 08 Capability
Get game
Gets full metadata, descriptions, and ratings for a specific game title. This provides a complete overview of any game in the database.
- 09 Capability
Search
Searches across multiple categories like games and characters simultaneously. It is the fastest way to find a specific title or entity.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask GiantBomb to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use GiantBomb 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_kImosAD3OLn51v6jKQMVKFhRt4mSu6mVECIcnS3h/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 GiantBomb, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable GiantBomb for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kImosAD3OLn51v6jKQMVKFhRt4mSu6mVECIcnS3h/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 GiantBomb URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable GiantBomb in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"giantbomb": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kImosAD3OLn51v6jKQMVKFhRt4mSu6mVECIcnS3h/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 GiantBomb
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using GiantBomb, help me...". 9 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"giantbomb": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kImosAD3OLn51v6jKQMVKFhRt4mSu6mVECIcnS3h/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 GiantBomb
Ask Copilot: "Using GiantBomb, help me...". 9 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"giantbomb": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kImosAD3OLn51v6jKQMVKFhRt4mSu6mVECIcnS3h/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 GiantBomb
Open Cascade and ask: "Using GiantBomb, help me...". 9 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"giantbomb": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kImosAD3OLn51v6jKQMVKFhRt4mSu6mVECIcnS3h/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 GiantBomb
Ask Cline: "Using GiantBomb, help me...". 9 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add giantbomb --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kImosAD3OLn51v6jKQMVKFhRt4mSu6mVECIcnS3h/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 GiantBomb
Ask Claude: "Using GiantBomb, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work GiantBomb can move forward.
This is for people who need accurate gaming data without the manual research. It's for the wiki editor, the indie dev, and the content creator who needs facts, not guesses.
Content Creator
Writing scripts for a YouTube gaming history video and needing specific release dates and character bios.
Game Developer
Researching competitive landscapes and hardware specs for a new project.
Gaming Journalist
Fact-checking character bios or publisher histories for an upcoming article.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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The world's most comprehensive gaming database. audit titles, platforms, age ratings, and more via AI.
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Heybox
Access Heybox (小黑盒) gamer database. track Steam/PUBG/CS2 statistics and monitor community trends directly from any AI agent.
Steam
Access game data, player profiles, and community content from the world largest PC gaming platform and digital storefront.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep GiantBomb connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about GiantBomb.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can GiantBomb MCP find old retro games?
Yes, the Connector includes extensive data on legacy platforms and historical hardware, making it great for researching retro gaming history.
Does GiantBomb MCP work for indie games?
It covers a wide range of titles across all genres, including indie games and major AAA franchises.
Can I use GiantBomb MCP for content creation?
Absolutely. It is perfect for pulling accurate metadata, release dates, and character bios for video scripts or articles.
Is the data in GiantBomb MCP accurate?
The Connector pulls directly from the Giant Bomb encyclopedia, which is one of the most reliable and detailed gaming databases available.
Does GiantBomb MCP include character bios?
Yes, it can retrieve detailed bios and appearance information for thousands of iconic characters from across the gaming industry.
How do I find the unique GUID for a specific game or character?
You can use the search capability with your query. The results will include the guid (e.g., 3030-4725) for each item, which you can then use with get_game or get_character for full details.
Can I filter games by a specific platform or developer?
Yes! Use the list_games capability and provide a string to the filter parameter (e.g., platforms:146 or name:Mario). You can also use field_list to limit the data returned.
What kind of resources can I search for simultaneously?
The search capability allows you to specify multiple types in the resources parameter, such as game,character,company,platform. This returns the most relevant matches across all those categories in one go.
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