What is the key difference between Bgg MCP and Steam MCP?

Bgg MCP belongs to the Gaming category with local stdio execution, while Steam MCP belongs to the Gaming category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Bgg MCP or Steam MCP 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 Bgg MCP and Steam MCP free or paid?

Bgg MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Steam MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Bgg MCP lists 10 tools with 5 views and 52 GitHub stars. Steam MCP lists 5 tools with 2 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Bgg MCP and Steam MCP 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

Bgg MCP vs Steam MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Bgg MCP and Steam MCP 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

Bgg MCP

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Steam MCP

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Bgg MCP if you need specialized Gaming tools running via a local process. Choose Steam MCP 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 Bgg MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: BGG_API_KEY, BGG_COOKIE, BGG_USERNAME.
Primary tools included: bgg-search, bgg-details, bgg-collection.

Explore Bgg MCP Details

Choose Steam MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: STEAM_API_KEY, STEAM_ID, STEAM_MCP_CACHE_DIR.
Primary tools included: get_library, get_recently_played, search_library.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Bgg MCP kkjdaniel Gaming	Steam MCP jkiley129 Gaming
Summary	An MCP server that enables interaction with board game related data via the BoardGameGeek API (XML API2).	Connect Claude to your Steam library. Query your games, playtime, recently played, and store metadata via natural language.
Category & Scope	Gaming

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Bgg MCP Tools (10)

bgg-search

Search for board games with type filtering (base games, expansions, or all)

bgg-details

Get detailed information about a specific board game

bgg-collection

Query and filter a user's game collection with extensive filtering options

bgg-hot

Get the current BGG hotness list

bgg-user

Get user profile information

bgg-price

Get current prices from multiple retailers using BGG IDs

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).

Bgg MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kkjdaniel-bgg-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kkjdaniel-bgg-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BGG_API_KEY": "YOUR_BGG_API_KEY_HERE",
        "BGG_COOKIE": "YOUR_BGG_COOKIE_HERE",
        "BGG_USERNAME": "YOUR_BGG_USERNAME_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Steam MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jkiley129-steam-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "steam-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "STEAM_API_KEY": "YOUR_STEAM_API_KEY_HERE",
        "STEAM_ID": "YOUR_STEAM_ID_HERE",
        "STEAM_MCP_CACHE_DIR": "YOUR_STEAM_MCP_CACHE_DIR_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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