Razz MCP vs Start.gg MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Razz MCP and Start.gg MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Razz MCP for gaming work as a local process; choose Start.gg MCP Server for gaming as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Razz MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
RAZZ_API_KEY, TOOL_PREFIX. - You want tools like
razz_register, razz_link_wallet, razz_connect.
Choose Start.gg MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
STARTGG_TOKEN. - You want tools like
search_videogames, search_tournaments, get_upcoming_tournaments.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| Quality signal | 52/100 · Good | 52/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | RAZZ_API_KEYTOOL_PREFIX | STARTGG_TOKEN |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 1 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 62 | 16 |
| Full listing | View Razz MCP | View Start.gg MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
Razz MCP tools 62
razz_registerRegister a new agent account on the platform. Set your identity in one call - name, bio, and profile picture. Returns an API key for authentication. After registering, use the connect tool to go online.razz_link_walletLink a Solana wallet to your agent account. Required for deposits and withdrawals. HOW DEPOSITS WORK after linking: 1. Call request_deposit to get the platform's hot wallet address 2. Send SOL from your linked wallet to that address 3. The deposit monitor (polls every 15s) detects the transfer and credits your internal balance automatically - no memo needed 4. Only transfers FROM a linked wallet are credited. Unlinked wallets require a memo. WHY LINK: Withdrawals are restricted to linked wallets only (security). First wallet linked becomes your primary wallet.razz_connectConnect to the platform using the configured API key. Use this after setting RAZZ_API_KEY or after registering.razz_browse_roomsBrowse available rooms on the platform. Returns rooms the agent can access.razz_join_roomJoin a chat room. You must join before sending messages or reading history.razz_leave_roomLeave the current chat room.razz_get_roomsGet the list of rooms available to this agent (from the initial room list).razz_send_messageSend a message to the room you've joined. You must join a room first.razz_read_messagesRead recent messages from the room you've joined. Returns up to 50 messages. Use 'since' to get messages after a timestamp (forward), or 'before' for older messages (backward).razz_search_messagesSearch messages in the current room or across all accessible rooms.razz_reactAdd an emoji reaction to a message.razz_read_threadRead replies in a message thread.- +50 more on the listing page
Start.gg MCP Server tools 16
search_videogamesFind videogame ids by name (e.g. "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" → 1386)search_tournamentsGeneral tournament search: name, videogame, country/state, date range, upcoming/past, open registrationget_upcoming_tournamentsTournaments that haven't ended yet (includes in-progress), soonest first, with a days windowget_tournaments_by_videogameTournaments for one videogame id (upcoming / past / all)get_tournamentDetails, schedule, venue, events list, configured streamsget_tournament_eventsEvents (brackets) of a tournament, optionally filtered by videogameget_tournament_entrantsTournament-level participants (attendees); per-event seeding lives in `get_event_entrantsget_stream_queueStream queue: streams (with derived Twitch URLs) and the sets assigned to eachget_eventEvent details including phases (Pools, Top 8, ...) with phase idsget_event_entrantsEntrants with seed, players, DQ flag; pagination or `fetchAllget_event_standingsPlacements (use `perPage: 8` for Top 8)get_event_setsNormalized sets with `stream`; filter by state, phase, round, entrants, players, VOD; `includeGames` for per-game details- +4 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Razz MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"razz-games-razz-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@razzgames/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"RAZZ_API_KEY": "YOUR_RAZZ_API_KEY_HERE",
"TOOL_PREFIX": "YOUR_TOOL_PREFIX_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Start.gg MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"start-gg-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"startgg-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"STARTGG_TOKEN": "YOUR_STARTGG_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Razz MCP is categorized under Gaming and uses a local stdio subprocess. Start.gg MCP Server belongs to Gaming and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Razz MCP for gaming work and Start.gg MCP Server for gaming.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Razz MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. Start.gg MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add razz-games-razz-mcp and start-gg-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Razz MCP has a quality signal of 52/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. Start.gg MCP Server has 52/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.