Steam Connector for AI agents.
7 live capabilities
Manage your PC gaming library and track achievements with natural language.
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Why people use Steam
Steam Gaming Library Management
Steam MCP changes that. You can just ask your agent to find a specific title or check your squad's status. It pulls your library data and friend summaries instantly, so you can stay in your current workflow and get the info you need in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get a conversational way to manage your Steam data without leaving your chat.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking squad availability
A gamer wants to know if their friends are online for a match.
- Real-world use case 02
Fact-checking playtimes for content
A content creator needs to see how many hours they spent on a specific game for a video script.
- Real-world use case 03
Researching achievement rarity
A player wants to see how many people have unlocked a specific trophy.
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
See how many people globally have unlocked a specific game achievement. This helps you see how rare a certain trophy is.
- 02 Capability
Get friend list
Pull a list of all your Steam friends to see who's active. It's great for checking your squad's availability.
- 03 Capability
Get game news
Get the latest updates and news for a specific game title. Stay informed about patches and events without leaving your chat.
- 04 Capability
Get owned games
See every game in your personal Steam library with details. Use this to find specific titles in a massive collection.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through Steam.
- 05 Capability
Get player summaries
Pull community profile data for any Steam user. This gives you a quick look at someone's status and profile info.
- 06 Capability
Get recently played games
See what you've been playing lately and how long you played. It's a fast way to see your recent gaming habits.
- 07 Capability
Resolve vanity url
Turn a custom Steam URL into a real user profile. This helps you identify users who use custom links.
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_b0CFipU1UqGv9hhFVn5kf7ZngG7OACi7DuWfsyuw/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_b0CFipU1UqGv9hhFVn5kf7ZngG7OACi7DuWfsyuw/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0CFipU1UqGv9hhFVn5kf7ZngG7OACi7DuWfsyuw/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0CFipU1UqGv9hhFVn5kf7ZngG7OACi7DuWfsyuw/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0CFipU1UqGv9hhFVn5kf7ZngG7OACi7DuWfsyuw/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0CFipU1UqGv9hhFVn5kf7ZngG7OACi7DuWfsyuw/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-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b0CFipU1UqGv9hhFVn5kf7ZngG7OACi7DuWfsyuw/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 the gamer with a massive library who's tired of scrolling, the content creator needing quick playtime stats, and the dev building gaming dashboards.
Hardcore Gamer
Uses the Connector to quickly check which of their 500+ games they played last night and see which friends are free to play.
Content Creator
Queries their library to get exact playtimes and metadata for specific titles to include in video scripts or social posts.
Game Data Developer
Uses the agent to pull and structure Steam Web API data into custom dashboards or internal capabilities for gaming research.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsSteam
Access game data, player profiles, and community content from the world largest PC gaming platform and digital storefront.
Epic Games EOS
Connect to Epic Online Services. lookup accounts, friends, and explore the Epic Games ecosystem.
Steam Performance & Scouting Intelligence
The definitive server for professional Steam scouting. analyze player performance, achievements, and technical game stats via AI.
Epic Online Services & Social Analytics
The definitive server for Epic Games social intelligence. track player profiles, friends, and achievements via AI.
SteamSpy
Access Steam market data and game statistics. track owners, playtime, and trending titles directly from your AI agent.
Heybox
Access Heybox (小黑盒) gamer database. track Steam/PUBG/CS2 statistics and monitor community trends directly from any AI agent.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Steam connected.
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Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about Steam.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Steam MCP see my entire game library?
Yes, it can pull a list of every game you own on Steam. This makes it easy to find specific titles or see your total collection size without scrolling.
Can I use the Steam MCP to see if my friends are online?
Yes, it can retrieve your friend list and show you who is currently online and what they are playing in real time.
Does the Steam MCP work with Claude or Cursor?
Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
Is my Steam account safe to connect?
The Connector uses the official Steam Web API. You provide your own API key, and the agent only accesses the data you permit it to see.
Can I use the Steam MCP to buy games?
No, this Connector is for reading data like your library, news, and friend status. It cannot perform purchases or manage your store inventory.
Does the Steam MCP work for games not on Steam?
No, it is specifically designed to interact with Steam data. It won't be able to see your libraries from other platforms like Epic or GOG.
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.
One connection away
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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