Steam Connector for AI agents.
7 live capabilities
Pull player profiles and game library stats from the Steam ecosystem.
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Why people use Steam
Steam for Gaming Community Data Management
This Connector changes that by letting you ask your agent for a summary of any player's status. You can pull library stats, badge progress, and recent activity into a single conversation. You get a clear picture of your community's habits without ever leaving your chat interface.
What Vinkius changes
It turns your Steam account data into a searchable knowledge base for your agent.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Creator research on streamer libraries
A content creator asks their agent to list a streamer's owned games and playtime to see what titles to feature in a new video.
- Real-world use case 02
Community badge tracking
A community manager asks the agent to check the badge progress of a user who is trying to win a community contest.
- Real-world use case 03
Recent activity summaries
A friend asks the agent what games a user has played in the last two weeks to see what they're currently into.
Complete set · 7capabilities
The complete Steam capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Steam.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through Steam.
- 01 Capability
Get global achievements
Get globalThis achievement percentages
- 02 Capability
Get friend list
Get friend list for a Steam user
- 03 Capability
Get game news
Get news for a specific game
- 04 Capability
Resolve vanity url
Resolve a Steam vanity URL
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through Steam.
- 05 Capability
Get owned games
Retrieve a list of all games owned by a specific Steam user. This gives you a full view of a player's library.
- 06 Capability
Get player summaries
Get general profile information for any Steam user. This pulls avatars, status, and account age quickly.
- 07 Capability
Get recently played games
See which games a user has played in the last two weeks. It's perfect for seeing what's currently trending.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Steam to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Steam 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_O9OlInOkRSwWizi5RXIeZfJ8ils4HylAbq3dhsDU/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 Steam, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Steam for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_O9OlInOkRSwWizi5RXIeZfJ8ils4HylAbq3dhsDU/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 Steam URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Steam in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"steam": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_O9OlInOkRSwWizi5RXIeZfJ8ils4HylAbq3dhsDU/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 Steam
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Steam, help me...". 7 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"steam": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_O9OlInOkRSwWizi5RXIeZfJ8ils4HylAbq3dhsDU/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 Steam
Ask Copilot: "Using Steam, help me...". 7 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"steam": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_O9OlInOkRSwWizi5RXIeZfJ8ils4HylAbq3dhsDU/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 Steam
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Steam, help me...". 7 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"steam": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_O9OlInOkRSwWizi5RXIeZfJ8ils4HylAbq3dhsDU/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 Steam
Ask Cline: "Using Steam, help me...". 7 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add steam --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_O9OlInOkRSwWizi5RXIeZfJ8ils4HylAbq3dhsDU/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 Steam
Ask Claude: "Using Steam, show me...". 7 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Steam can move forward.
This is for content creators, community managers, and gaming data enthusiasts who need to aggregate player stats or track community trends without manual scraping.
Content Creator
They use this to check what games a popular streamer owns to write better scripts or reviews.
Community Manager
They use this to monitor player badges and levels to reward active community members.
Gaming Data Analyst
They use this to pull recent play trends for specific titles to study player behavior.
Power User
They use this to get a clean summary of their own library and achievements in a chat window.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Steam connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Steam.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Steam MCP see my private games?
No, this Connector only accesses public profile information. If your profile is set to private, the agent won't be able to pull your library or stats.
How do I get my Steam Web API key?
You can get your key from the official Steam Community website. Once you have it, just add it to your Connector settings to start using it.
Can I use this to check achievement timestamps?
Yes, you can ask the agent to show you exactly when a player unlocked specific achievements for a game.
Does this work for any Steam game?
Yes, it can pull news and stats for any game available on the Steam platform using its App ID.
Can I see how many hours a user played a specific game?
Yes, the agent can pull the total playtime for any game in a user's public library.
How do I connect Steam to my AI client?
Just subscribe to the Steam MCP on Vinkius and enter your API key. It works with Claude, Cursor, and other compatible clients.
How do I get a Steam Web API Key?
Visit Steam Web API Key page while logged into your Steam account, agree to the terms, and you'll receive a unique key.
Can I check someone's game achievements?
Yes! Use get_player_achievements with the user's Steam ID and the game's App ID. The user's profile and achievements must be public.
Is playtime data available for all games?
Yes. The get_owned_games endpoint returns playtime_forever in minutes for each game. Recent playtime (2 weeks) is available via get_recently_played_games.
How do I find my Steam Web API Key?
Log in to your account and navigate to steamcommunity.com/dev/apikey to generate or copy your unique key.
Can I see my friends' status via AI?
Yes! The list_steam_friends capability allows your agent to retrieve high-fidelity status metadata and recently played games for your friend list.
How do I check my total playtime for a game?
Use the list_owned_games capability to retrieve your complete high-fidelity library along with total playtimes (in minutes) for each app.
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Give your agent a direct line to Steam.
Connect Steam once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.
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