How to Use the Riot Games MCP in Claude

Query match history and live game stats directly inside Claude Desktop. Access your Riot Games data without leaving your chat.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Riot Games to Claude Desktop — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.

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Setup Riot Games with Claude Desktop

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Pull live match data into Claude Desktop

Stop guessing why your last game went south. Use `get_active_game` to feed your current lobby state into your AI client and get instant tactical feedback. It pulls champion picks, bans, and summoner spells straight from the Riot Games API. You get the raw facts, not a summary.

Analyze historical performance with Claude Desktop

Dig into your past games by calling `get_match_ids` to fetch recent records. Once you have the match ID, `get_match` provides the full breakdown of your performance. This MCP server gives you the data you need to spot patterns in your playstyle. It handles the API calls so you can focus on the results.

Track mastery and rank via Claude Desktop

Check exactly how close you are to that next mastery level with `get_champion_masteries`. It shows you tokens and points without you needing to open the game client. Use `get_league_entries` to see your current tier and LP. It is the fastest way to verify your standing in the ladder while chatting.

Setup guide

Set up Riot Games MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Riot Games MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Riot Games MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under riot-games-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Riot Games MCP in Claude Desktop

Add this MCP server to your config file and point it at the Riot Games API. Once connected, just ask your agent to fetch your profile using your Riot ID.

This server only accesses the specific player data you request through the tools. It does not store your credentials or track your activity outside of the queries you trigger.

Yes, use the active game tool to pull real-time data while you are in a match. Claude Desktop will display the current status of your lobby.

The connection uses your local endpoint token to sign requests. Your data stays between the Riot Games API and your local agent session.

It accesses your match history, champion mastery stats, and current game status. No private chat logs or account billing details are touched.

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