HowLongToBeat Connector for AI agents.
1 live capability
Get precise game completion times and manage your gaming backlog.
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Why people use HowLongToBeat
Stop Guessing Game Lengths with the HowLongToBeat
With this Connector, your agent does the legwork. You just ask for the time, and it pulls the exact numbers from the world's most trusted source. You get a clear comparison of different playstyles instantly, so you can decide in seconds if that new RPG fits into your weekend.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant, accurate gaming duration data without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Planning a busy week
A gamer asks their agent what they can finish in 10 hours.
- Real-world use case 02
Writing a review
A YouTuber asks for the difference between a 100% run and a main story run for a specific RPG to include in a script.
- Real-world use case 03
Researching trends
A data analyst asks for the average length of open-world games released between 2015 and 2020 for a report.
Complete set · 1capability
The complete HowLongToBeat capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with HowLongToBeat.
01
1 capability in this set.
Part of 1 available through HowLongToBeat.
- 01 Capability
Search game times
Find the specific completion hours for any game title. This lets you see how long a Main Story takes compared to a Completionist run.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask HowLongToBeat to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use HowLongToBeat 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_b0hEavxRJa7aqTwHHsSyWdXgzl65qLSrVKNV3y6P/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 HowLongToBeat, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable HowLongToBeat for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0hEavxRJa7aqTwHHsSyWdXgzl65qLSrVKNV3y6P/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 HowLongToBeat URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable HowLongToBeat in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"howlongtobeat": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0hEavxRJa7aqTwHHsSyWdXgzl65qLSrVKNV3y6P/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 HowLongToBeat
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using HowLongToBeat, help me...". 1 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"howlongtobeat": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0hEavxRJa7aqTwHHsSyWdXgzl65qLSrVKNV3y6P/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 HowLongToBeat
Ask Copilot: "Using HowLongToBeat, help me...". 1 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"howlongtobeat": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0hEavxRJa7aqTwHHsSyWdXgzl65qLSrVKNV3y6P/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 HowLongToBeat
Open Cascade and ask: "Using HowLongToBeat, help me...". 1 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"howlongtobeat": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0hEavxRJa7aqTwHHsSyWdXgzl65qLSrVKNV3y6P/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 HowLongToBeat
Ask Cline: "Using HowLongToBeat, help me...". 1 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add howlongtobeat --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0hEavxRJa7aqTwHHsSyWdXgzl65qLSrVKNV3y6P/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 HowLongToBeat
Ask Claude: "Using HowLongToBeat, show me...". 1 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work HowLongToBeat can move forward.
For gamers who want to manage their playtubes and content creators who need accurate stats for their guides. It helps anyone who needs to quantify how long a game takes without manual digging.
Backlog Manager
Plans out a weekly gaming schedule based on realistic time commitments for their unplayed library.
Game Reviewer
Gathers accurate duration data to provide context in video scripts and written reviews.
Data Analyst
Researches trends in game length and player engagement over different console generations.
Game Journalist
Verifies community-reported completion times for reporting on new releases and industry trends.
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Change the model, client or framework. Keep HowLongToBeat connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about HowLongToBeat.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use HowLongToBeat MCP to see how long a specific game takes?
Yes. You can ask your agent for the completion time of any title in the database. It will provide a breakdown of the main story versus extra content.
Does HowLongToBeat MCP show different completion types?
Yes, it differentiates between 'Main Story', 'Main + Extra', and 'Completionist' runs so you can choose the playstyle that fits your schedule.
Can I use HowLongToBeat MCP to plan my gaming backlog?
Absolutely. You can ask your agent to summarize the total playtime for a list of games, helping you decide what to prioritize based on your available time.
Is there an API key needed for HowLongToBeat MCP?
No, this Connector provides public access. You can start querying game times immediately after connecting it to your AI client.
Can HowLongToBeat MCP help me with game research for a video?
Yes. It can pull specific release dates and official titles, making it much faster to gather facts for your scripts and research.
Does HowLongToBeat MCP work for new releases?
It covers thousands of entries including major releases and indie hits, providing a massive library of community-reported data.
Can I find out how long 'Elden Ring' takes to 100%?
Yes! Use the search_game_times capability with the query 'Elden Ring'. It will return the average hours for different playstyles, including the 'Completionist' run which is usually over 130 hours.
Where does the data come from?
The data is crowdsourced from thousands of gamers worldwide who submit their actual completion times to the HowLongToBeat community platform.
What is the difference between 'Main + Extra' and 'Completionist'?
'Main + Extra' includes the story plus some side content, while 'Completionist' represents finishing everything the game has to offer (100% trophies/achievements).
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