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:

Terminal

npx -y @smithery/cli install @bielacki/igdb-mcp-server

Option B: install with uvx

Install uv.

Add this to your MCP client's configuration:

config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "igdb-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["--from", "git+https://github.com/bielacki/igdb-mcp-server.git", "igdb-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "IGDB_CLIENT_ID": "your_client_id",
        "IGDB_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_secret"
      }
    }
  }
}

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:

json

"env": {
  "IGDB_CLIENT_ID": "abc123...",
  "IGDB_CLIENT_SECRET": "xyz789..."
}

License & Credits

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details

Credits:

IGDB API by IGDB.com
MCP protocol by Anthropic
Built with FastMCP
Published on Smithery

For more information about IGDB API capabilities, visit the official IGDB API documentation.