What is the key difference between Rawg and Recreation Gov?

Rawg belongs to the Databases category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Recreation Gov belongs to the Databases category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Rawg or Recreation Gov 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 Rawg and Recreation Gov free or paid?

Rawg operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Recreation Gov operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Rawg lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Recreation Gov lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Rawg and Recreation Gov 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

Rawg vs Recreation Gov

In-depth architectural comparison of the Rawg and Recreation Gov 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

Rawg

Databases · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Recreation Gov

Databases · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Rawg if you need specialized Databases tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Recreation Gov if your workspace requires Databases integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Rawg when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_games, get_game, list_genres.

Explore Rawg Details

Choose Recreation Gov when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_facilities, get_facility, search_recareas.

Explore Recreation Gov Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	R Rawg Databases	R Recreation Gov Databases
Summary	RAWG MCP — wraps the RAWG video games database API (rawg.io)	Recreation.gov MCP — wraps the Recreation Information Database (RIDB) API v1
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Rawg Tools (4)

search_games

Search the RAWG video game database by name, genre, or platform. Returns games with ratings, Metacritic scores, release dates, platforms, and genres. Example: search_games({ query: "zelda", ordering: "-metacritic" })

get_game

Get full details for a single video game: description, ratings, Metacritic score, platforms, genres, developers, publishers, ESRB rating, and playtime. Example: get_game({ id: "the-witcher-3-wild-hunt" })

list_genres

List all video game genres in the RAWG database, with game counts per genre (e.g. Action, RPG, Indie, Strategy).

list_platforms

List all gaming platforms in the RAWG database, with game counts per platform (e.g. PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch).

Recreation Gov Tools (4)

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).

Rawg Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rawg": {
      "url": "https://pipeworx.io"
    }
  }
}

Recreation Gov Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "recreation-gov": {
      "url": "https://pipeworx.io"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Rawg is categorized under Databases and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Recreation Gov belongs to Databases using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Rawg when you need capabilities focused on databases and Recreation Gov when you require tools for databases.

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