RAWG Video Games Database Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Pull real-time metadata and platform data for 500,000+ video games.
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Why people use RAWG Video Games Database
RAWG Video Games Database for Gaming Data Mining
This Connector lets your agent do that work in one go. You ask for the specs, and it pulls the description, platform list, and rating from the RAWG database instantly. You get a clean summary instead of a dozen open tabs.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to a massive database of video game data through a simple 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
Building a game discovery engine
An app dev asks the agent to find 50 RPGs on PC with high ratings to populate a new recommendation list.
- Real-world use case 02
Writing a retrospective
A journalist asks for a list of all titles released on the NES to see the catalog size and historical variety.
- Real-world use case 03
Checking availability
A gamer asks if a specific indie title is on the Switch or just PC to decide if they can play it on their console.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete RAWG Video Games Database capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with RAWG Video Games Database.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through RAWG Video Games Database.
- 01 Capability
Search video games
Find games by their title or part of a name. This is the fastest way to locate a specific entry in the catalog of 500,000 games.
- 02 Capability
Get video game details
Get specific details for a game title. This lets you see the description and community rating for any title in the database.
- 03 Capability
List video game platforms
See every gaming platform the database supports. Use this to find out which consoles or systems are currently available.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask RAWG Video Games Database to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use RAWG Video Games Database 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_rcaFf9b0zmaBO1nGHXWTx6VkH2JNJXtGz8GLva8I/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 RAWG Video Games Database, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable RAWG Video Games Database for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rcaFf9b0zmaBO1nGHXWTx6VkH2JNJXtGz8GLva8I/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 RAWG Video Games Database URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable RAWG Video Games Database in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"rawg-video-games-database": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rcaFf9b0zmaBO1nGHXWTx6VkH2JNJXtGz8GLva8I/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 RAWG Video Games Database
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using RAWG Video Games Database, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"rawg-video-games-database": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rcaFf9b0zmaBO1nGHXWTx6VkH2JNJXtGz8GLva8I/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 RAWG Video Games Database
Ask Copilot: "Using RAWG Video Games Database, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"rawg-video-games-database": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rcaFf9b0zmaBO1nGHXWTx6VkH2JNJXtGz8GLva8I/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 RAWG Video Games Database
Open Cascade and ask: "Using RAWG Video Games Database, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"rawg-video-games-database": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rcaFf9b0zmaBO1nGHXWTx6VkH2JNJXtGz8GLva8I/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 RAWG Video Games Database
Ask Cline: "Using RAWG Video Games Database, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add rawg-video-games-database --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rcaFf9b0zmaBO1nGHXWTx6VkH2JNJXtGz8GLva8I/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 RAWG Video Games Database
Ask Claude: "Using RAWG Video Games Database, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work RAWG can move forward.
This is for the person who needs to know exactly what a game is before they commit. It's for researchers, developers, and hardcore fans who want data, not opinions.
Gaming Journalist
Pulling release dates and platform info for a news blast or retrospective article.
App Developer
Checking game metadata to populate a custom gaming app or discovery capability.
Data Researcher
Analyzing platform trends or rating averages across the gaming industry.
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Before you connect
Questions about RAWG.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What can the RAWG Video Games Database MCP actually do?
It lets your AI agent access a database of over 500,000 games. You can use it to find game details, check which consoles they are on, and see community ratings.
How do I get game data for my own app?
You can use this Connector to pull structured metadata like descriptions and release dates. Your agent can gather this info to help populate your application's content.
Can I find out which platforms a game is on?
Yes. The Connector can check which consoles or systems a specific game was released on, helping you see its availability across the industry.
Does this include old retro games?
Yes, the database includes a massive range of titles, from modern hits to classic retro systems like the NES and Commodore 64.
How many games are in the database?
The Connector provides access to over 500,000 games, making it one of the most extensive resources for gaming metadata.
Is there a way to search for games by title?
Absolutely. You can ask your agent to find any game by its full title or even just a partial name to see what's in the catalog.
Can I search for 'Cyberpunk 2077' and see its platforms?
Yes! Use the search_video_games capability with the query 'Cyberpunk 2077'. The results will show you all platforms where the game is available, such as PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
How do I see the average community rating?
The ratings are included in the game metadata retrieved by the get_game_details or search_video_games capabilities. It shows the average score given by RAWG users.
Is it possible to list all games for a specific platform?
The current toolset focuses on searching and retrieving specific game details. To explore platforms, you can use the list_platforms capability to see all supported systems.
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