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Bielacki Igdb Mcp Server
Explore and discover video games from the Internet Game Database. Search titles, view detailed inf…
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Capabilities & Tool Schemas (4)
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search_gamesSearch for games by name
get_game_detailsGet comprehensive game information
get_most_anticipated_gamesFind upcoming games by hype
custom_queryExecute Apicalypse queries
Documentation Overview
IGDB MCP Server
Access the IGDB (Internet Game Database) API through Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Overview
The IGDB MCP Server provides seamless access to the Internet Game Database (IGDB) through the Model Context Protocol. IGDB is a comprehensive database containing information about video games, including:
- Game metadata (titles, descriptions, ratings)
- Release dates and platforms
- Developer and publisher information
- Genres, themes, and game modes
- User ratings and hype metrics
- Cover art and media
Key Features
- Full IGDB API Access: Search games, get detailed information, find trending titles
- Smart Caching: OAuth tokens are cached to minimize authentication overhead
- Flexible Queries: Use simple searches or advanced Apicalypse query language
- Pre-built Prompts: Common queries ready to use
- Type-Safe: Built with Pydantic for robust data validation
Quick Start
Get IGDB Credentials
- Create a Twitch account (if you don't have one)
- Go to Twitch Developer Console → Register Your Application
- Get your Client ID and generate a Client Secret
📖 Full IGDB authentication guide
Option A: install via Smithery
To install igdb-mcp-server automatically via Smithery:
Option B: install with uvx
Install uv.
Add this to your MCP client's configuration:
Start Exploring
Start exploring with these example prompts:
🔍 Search & Discovery
- "Search for Elden Ring and its expansions"
- "Find all Persona games from the last 5 years"
- "Show me games similar to Hades"
📊 Game Information
- "Get details about Baldur's Gate 3"
- "Tell me everything about Cyberpunk 2077 including DLC"
- "What platforms is Hogwarts Legacy available on?"
🔥 Trending & Popular
- "What are the most anticipated upcoming games?"
- "Show me the highest rated indie games of 2024"
- "Find games with the most hype right now"
🎯 Advanced Queries
- "Find games similar to Skyrim with a rating of 85 or higher"
- "List all games by Larian Studios"
- "Show upcoming Silent Hill and Resident Evil games"
Core Components
Tools
| Tool | Description | Parameters | Example Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| search_games | Search for games by name | • query (required): Search term• fields: Fields to return (default: basic info)• limit: Results count (1-500, default: 10) | "Search for Elden Ring games" |
| get_game_details | Get comprehensive game information | • game_id (required): IGDB game ID• fields: Fields to return (default: extensive) | "Get details for game ID 1942" |
| get_most_anticipated_games | Find upcoming games by hype | • fields: Fields to return• limit: Results count (1-500, default: 25)• min_hypes: Min hype count (default: 25) | "Show most anticipated games" |
| custom_query | Execute Apicalypse queries | • endpoint (required): API endpoint• query (required): Apicalypse query string | "Find RPGs rated above 90" |
Resources
| Resource | Description | Returns |
|---|---|---|
| igdb://endpoints | List of all IGDB API endpoints | Available endpoints with descriptions |
| igdb://query-syntax | Apicalypse query language guide | Syntax reference and examples |
Pre-built Prompts
| Prompt | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| search_game | Formatted game search results | Quick game discovery with clean output |
| game_details | Comprehensive game information | Full details including ratings, platforms, developers |
| most_anticipated | Trending upcoming games | Discover hyped unreleased games with statistics |
Troubleshooting
Authentication Errors
- "IGDB_CLIENT_ID not set": Check your MCP client config has the env variables
- "Invalid credentials": Verify your Client ID and Secret are correct
- "Token expired": The server handles token refresh automatically
Rate Limiting
IGDB allows 4 requests per second. The server doesn't implement rate limiting, so:
- Avoid rapid repeated queries
- Use field expansion instead of multiple requests
- Leverage multi-query for batch operations
Common Query Issues
- No results: Check spelling, try broader search terms
- Missing fields: Some fields may be null; handle gracefully
- Query syntax error: Verify Apicalypse syntax, check semicolons
Environment Variables
Ensure your MCP client config includes:
License & Credits
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details
Credits:
For more information about IGDB API capabilities, visit the official IGDB API documentation.
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