How to Use the RAWG Video Games Database MCP in Cline
Let Cline query the RAWG Video Games Database to build, test, and commit gaming features directly in VS Code.
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Connect RAWG Video Games Database MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect RAWG Video Games Database to Cline — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.
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Key Capabilities
Run end-to-end gaming data builds in Cline
Cline doesn't stop at writing mock data. It uses `search_video_games` to grab real game titles and `get_video_game_details` to populate your local database with actual release info and ratings. The agent writes the schema, fetches the live data, runs your test suites, and commits the code. You watch the entire pipeline execute inside your editor using MCP.
Auto-map target console platforms
Managing platform compatibility in your database is annoying. This MCP Server exposes `list_video_game_platforms` so Cline can check real-world console IDs and map them to your backend. Cline writes the migrations and populates your seed files with correct platform names. This ensures your gaming app never references outdated hardware.
Live metadata testing for game apps
Stop writing fake JSON payloads for your tests. Cline calls `get_video_game_details` to fetch actual game specs and uses that real payload to verify your parser functions. Testing with real-world data catches edge cases like missing descriptions or weird release date formats. Your code becomes more resilient before it hits production.
Set up RAWG Video Games Database MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open Cline MCP settings
Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
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Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
rawg-video-games-database-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint:https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable the server
After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
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Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest RAWG Video Games Database refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
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