How to Use the RAWG Video Games Database MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I search for titles using the RAWG Video Games Database in Windsurf?

Just ask Cascade to find a game. It automatically calls searchvideogames to fetch matches and presents them inside your chat or file workspace.

Q: Can Cascade check console compatibility with this MCP Server?

Yes, it can. Cascade runs listvideogameplatforms to grab the current list of consoles and PCs, then matches them against your project files.

Q: How does the RAWG Video Games Database help Windsurf build UI components?

Cascade grabs live gaming metadata using getvideogamedetails. It then writes the React or Vue code and populates it with real descriptions and release dates.

Q: Can I use the RAWG Video Games Database in Windsurf to filter games by release year?

Yes, it does. Cascade uses searchvideogames to request paginated results matching your release year query directly.

Fetch raw gaming data directly within Windsurf to build lists, map metadata, and query platforms using Cascade.

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Deep game queries with Windsurf and Cascade

Cascade needs raw data to make decisions. When you ask it to build a gaming dashboard, it uses `search_video_games` to find titles and `get_video_game_details` to pull release dates, ratings, and publisher info without asking you for help. This setup lets you skip manual search tasks. Cascade handles the planning, running the queries, and writing the code via MCP.

Cross-platform hardware mapping

Targeting the right systems makes or breaks a launch. The `list_video_game_platforms` tool lets your agent check active hardware ecosystems instantly so your data matches current console generations. You don't have to keep a local list of platform IDs. The MCP Server keeps your build configurations aligned with actual RAWG hardware definitions on the fly.

Build game discovery engines instantly

Designing recommendation features requires deep metadata. Cascade calls `search_video_games` to gather titles, then chains `get_video_game_details` to filter by genres or platforms. The agent writes the UI code and inserts the live gaming data in one go. You get a working prototype in minutes instead of hours of API integration work.

Setup guide

Set up RAWG Video Games Database MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the RAWG Video Games Database MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my RAWG Video Games Database payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the RAWG Video Games Database tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rawg-video-games-database-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about RAWG Video Games Database MCP in Windsurf

Just ask Cascade to find a game. It automatically calls `search_video_games` to fetch matches and presents them inside your chat or file workspace.

Yes, it can. Cascade runs `list_video_game_platforms` to grab the current list of consoles and PCs, then matches them against your project files.

Cascade grabs live gaming metadata using `get_video_game_details`. It then writes the React or Vue code and populates it with real descriptions and release dates.

Yes, it does. Cascade uses `search_video_games` to request paginated results matching your release year query directly.

Your RAWG query data and API keys stay inside your local environment or the secure Vinkius sandbox. No game search queries or credentials are stored or shared with external parties.

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