Steam Trends API vs SteamGPT

In-depth architectural comparison of the Steam Trends API and SteamGPT 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Steam Trends API 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).

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Choose SteamGPT 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).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Steam Trends API Gaming	S SteamGPT Gaming
Summary	Steam concurrent player trends for any game over time. Free key at trendsapi.ai	Steam profiles, SteamID conversion, bans, FACEIT stats, friends and comparisons. Free, no API key.
Category & Scope	Gaming	Gaming
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "steam-trends-api-2": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "trendsapi-steam"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "steamgpt": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "steamgpt"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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