Start.gg Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Manage esports brackets and tournament results through natural conversation.
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Why people use Start.gg
Start.gg for Automating Esports Tournament Logistics
With this Connector, that process disappears. You just tell your agent to update a winner or pull the current standings. It handles the data fetching and reporting in the background, letting you focus on the community.
What Vinkius changes
You get a hands-on way to manage esports brackets without the manual overhead of a web dashboard.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Live Reporting
An organizer asks their agent to report the winner of a set as soon as a match ends, skipping the admin login.
- Real-world use case 02
Data Analysis
An analyst asks for the top 5 standings of a specific event to write a post-match summary.
- Real-world use case 03
Regional Scouting
A local scene lead asks for all tournaments in the US to see what's happening in their area.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete Start.gg capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Start.gg.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Start.gg.
- 01 Capability
Get tournaments by country
Find competitions in a specific region. It's perfect for discovering local gaming scenes.
- 02 Capability
Update phase seeding
Modify how players are seeded in a phase. This gives you direct control over bracket organization.
- 03 Capability
Get event sets
See all match sets for a specific event. This helps you understand the structure of a tournament quickly.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Start.gg.
- 04 Capability
Get event standings
Pull current rankings for any event. It's the fastest way to see who's winning right now.
- 05 Capability
Get event id
Convert a URL slug into a usable ID. This saves you from hunting through the web to find the right competition.
- 06 Capability
Report set
Submit winners for a match set. You'll need admin rights for this, but it removes the need to use the full dashboard.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Start.gg to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Start.gg 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_jvRkiK6BIr0Mfi39xn0kWJXCNhAyNkTgr6c5vFIK/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 Start.gg, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Start.gg for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jvRkiK6BIr0Mfi39xn0kWJXCNhAyNkTgr6c5vFIK/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 Start.gg URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Start.gg in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"startgg": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jvRkiK6BIr0Mfi39xn0kWJXCNhAyNkTgr6c5vFIK/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 Start.gg
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Start.gg, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"startgg": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jvRkiK6BIr0Mfi39xn0kWJXCNhAyNkTgr6c5vFIK/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 Start.gg
Ask Copilot: "Using Start.gg, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"startgg": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jvRkiK6BIr0Mfi39xn0kWJXCNhAyNkTgr6c5vFIK/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 Start.gg
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Start.gg, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"startgg": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jvRkiK6BIr0Mfi39xn0kWJXCNhAyNkTgr6c5vFIK/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 Start.gg
Ask Cline: "Using Start.gg, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add startgg --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jvRkiK6BIr0Mfi39xn0kWJXCNhAyNkTgr6c5vFIK/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 Start.gg
Ask Claude: "Using Start.gg, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Start.gg can move forward.
This is for the tournament organizers who are drowning in match reports and the esports analysts who need to pull data quickly without digging through menus.
Tournament Organizer
Handles the boring part of reporting scores and updating brackets while the event is live.
Esports Analyst
Pulls standings and match data instantly to create reports or track player performance.
Competitive Player
Checks their own tournament standing or finds local events without navigating complex search filters.
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Before you connect
Questions about Start.gg.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Start.gg MCP to manage my own tournament?
Yes, it's built for that. You can report winners and update brackets through your AI client.
Do I need to be an admin to use Start.gg MCP?
To see standings, no. To report results or update seeding, you need an admin token.
How does the Start.gg MCP help with data analysis?
It pulls live rankings and match sets so you can gather data without manual searching.
Can I find tournaments in specific countries with Start.gg MCP?
Yes, you can ask your agent to filter competitions by country code.
Does the Start.gg MCP work with Cursor?
Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client like Cursor, Claude, or Windsurf.
How do I get my API key for Start.gg MCP?
You'll need to get a Personal Access Token from the Start.gg developer portal.
How do I find the Event ID for a specific tournament?
Use the get_event_id capability by providing the slug from the tournament URL (e.g., 'tournament/genesis-9-1/event/ultimate-singles'). The agent will return the unique numeric ID needed for other capabilities.
Can I report match results if I am a tournament administrator?
Yes! If your token has admin permissions, you can use the report_set capability with the Set ID and Winner ID to update the bracket results directly.
How can I see which tournaments are happening in my country?
Use the get_tournaments_by_country capability with your country code (e.g., 'US' or 'BR'). You can also specify how many results you want to see per page.
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