What is the key difference between Pokemon and Steam?

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

How do I install Pokemon or Steam 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 Pokemon and Steam free or paid?

Pokemon operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Steam operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Pokemon lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Steam lists 6 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Pokemon and Steam 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

Pokemon vs Steam

In-depth architectural comparison of the Pokemon and Steam 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

Pokemon

Gaming · Local stdio

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

Steam

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Pokemon if you need specialized Gaming tools running via a local process. Choose Steam 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 Pokemon 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_pokemon, get_type, get_ability.

Explore Pokemon Details

Choose Steam 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).
You have access to required keys: PLATFORM_STEAM_KEY.
Primary tools included: Steam profile and friend lookups, Owned and recently played game data, Achievements, stats, levels, and bans.

Explore Steam Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Pokemon Gaming	Steam Gaming
Summary	Pokemon MCP — wraps PokéAPI (free, no auth required)	Steam Web API: profiles, owned games, achievements, app news, player counts.
Category & Scope	Gaming	Gaming
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Pokemon Tools (4)

get_pokemon

Get stats, types, abilities, height, weight, and sprites for a Pokémon. Lookup by name (e.g., "pikachu") or ID (e.g., "25").

get_type

Check type effectiveness matchups and find Pokémon by type (e.g., "fire", "water"). Returns damage chart and up to 20 Pokémon.

get_ability

Look up a Pokémon ability (e.g., "static", "overgrow"). Returns effect description and all Pokémon that can have this ability.

get_evolution_chain

Trace a full evolution line by chain ID. Returns each stage with evolution triggers, level requirements, and items needed.

Steam Tools (6)

Steam profile and friend lookups

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).

Pokemon Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Steam Configuration