What is the key difference between Dnd5e and Videogames?

Dnd5e belongs to the Gaming category with local stdio execution, while Videogames belongs to the Gaming category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Dnd5e or Videogames in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Dnd5e and Videogames free or paid?

Dnd5e operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Videogames operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dnd5e lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Videogames lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dnd5e and Videogames together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Dnd5e vs Videogames

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dnd5e and Videogames MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Dnd5e

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Videogames

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Dnd5e if you need specialized Gaming tools running via a local process. Choose Videogames if your workspace requires Gaming integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Dnd5e when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: get_spell, get_monster, get_class.

Explore Dnd5e Details

Choose Videogames when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_games, get_game, filter_games.

Explore Videogames Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Dnd5e Gaming	Videogames Gaming
Summary	D&D 5e MCP — wraps the D&D 5th Edition API (free, no auth)	Videogames MCP — wraps Free-to-Play Games API (freetogame.com, free, no auth)
Category & Scope	Gaming	Gaming
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dnd5e Tools (4)

get_spell

Get spell details including damage, range, duration, components, and effects. Provide spell index (e.g., "fireball", "magic-missile", "cure-wounds"). Returns damage dice, range, casting time, and effect descriptions.

get_monster

Get monster stats including AC, HP, abilities, skills, senses, and actions. Provide monster index (e.g., "aboleth", "dragon-red-adult", "goblin"). Returns ability scores, skill bonuses, and attack/action details.

get_class

Get class features, hit dice, proficiencies, and advancement tables. Provide class index (e.g., "barbarian", "wizard", "rogue"). Returns feature progression, proficiency gains, and subclass options.

list_spells

Search D&D 5e spells by name or level. Returns spell indices, names, and levels for use with get_spell to fetch full details.

Videogames Tools (3)

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Dnd5e Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dnd5e": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-dnd5e"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Videogames Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "videogames": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-videogames"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Dnd5e is categorized under Gaming and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Videogames belongs to Gaming using local stdio subprocess. Select Dnd5e when you need capabilities focused on gaming and Videogames when you require tools for gaming.

More alternatives to Dnd5e More alternatives to Videogames Gaming category hub