Videogame Encyclopedia MCP Server

Created By

Hoani CROSS3 months ago

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides structured video game information from Steam and SteamGridDB. This server exposes tools for searching games and retrieving comprehensive metadata including descriptions, categories, release dates, player counts, and visual assets like logos, boxart, and icons.

# videogame

# steam

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Overview

What is Videogame Encyclopedia MCP Server?

The Videogame Encyclopedia MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides structured information about video games sourced from Steam and SteamGridDB. It allows users to search for games and retrieve detailed metadata, including descriptions, categories, release dates, player counts, and visual assets such as logos and boxart.

How to use Videogame Encyclopedia MCP Server?

To use the server, clone the repository, install the necessary dependencies, configure your API keys, and run the server. You can integrate it with clients like Claude Desktop or use it directly via command line.

Key features of Videogame Encyclopedia MCP Server?

Steam Integration: Search for games and retrieve detailed information including pricing, developer details, and supported platforms.
SteamGridDB Integration: Access visual assets for games, including logos and icons.
Unified Tools: Get a comprehensive game profile that aggregates data from both Steam and SteamGridDB.

Use cases of Videogame Encyclopedia MCP Server?

Retrieving detailed game information for a gaming application.
Displaying visual assets for games in a gaming website.
Providing metadata for game reviews and articles.

FAQ from Videogame Encyclopedia MCP Server?

What API keys are required?

You need a SteamGridDB API key to access high-quality game assets.

Can I run this server locally?

Yes, you can run the server locally using Node.js.

What happens if a game is not found?

Ensure that the game ID is correct and sourced from SteamGridDB.

Server Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "game-encyclopedia": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "videogame-encyclopedia-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "STEAMGRIDDB_API_KEY": "your_steamgriddb_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

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