What is the key difference between MCP Server Runescape and Steam MCP?

MCP Server Runescape 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 MCP Server Runescape 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 MCP Server Runescape and Steam MCP free or paid?

MCP Server Runescape operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Steam MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Runescape lists 6 tools with 4 views and 13 GitHub stars. Steam MCP lists 5 tools with 2 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Runescape 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

MCP Server Runescape vs Steam MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Runescape 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

MCP Server Runescape

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Steam MCP

Gaming · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Runescape 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 MCP Server Runescape 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_item_details, get_item_price_history, get_player_hiscore.

Explore MCP Server Runescape 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	MCP Server Runescape stefan-xyz Gaming	Steam MCP jkiley129 Gaming
Summary	An MCP server with tools for interacting with RuneScape (RS) and Old School RuneScape (OSRS) data, including item prices, player hiscores, and more.	Connect Claude to your Steam library. Query your games, playtime, recently played, and store metadata via natural language.
Category & Scope	Gaming

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Runescape Tools (6)

get_item_details

Returns the current price and price trends information on tradeable items in the Grand Exchange, the category, item image and examine for the given item. Examples: - Single: "What is the price of a dragon scimitar?" - Multi comparison: "Compare the price of a dragon scimitar and a rune scimitar" - "Torva full helm price" - "Current price of a dragon pickaxe" - "How much percentage has the price of a dragon pickaxe changed in the past 30 days?" - "How much percentage has the price of a dragon pickaxe changed in the past 90 days?" - "How much percentage has the price of a dragon pickaxe changed in the past 180 days?" - "Give me the description of an armadyl godsword" - "Give me the icon of a dragon scimitar" - "What is the id of an abyssal whip?"

get_item_price_history

Returns the prices each day of a given item for the previous 180 days. This is useful for seeing the price trends of an item over time. Usefull for when someone asks all price history of an item. Examples: - Single: "Price history of a dragon scimitar?" - Multi comparison: "Compare all price history of a dragon scimitar and a rune scimitar" - "All prices for a dragon scimitar" - "Rune scimitar price on 1 april 2025"

get_player_hiscore

Returns a player's rank, level and experience or score in an activity. Examples: - Single: "What rank is Zezima?" - Multi comparison: "Compare Zezima and Lynx Titan" - "What rank is Zezima on runescape?" - "How much experience does Lynx Titan have overall?" - "Iron Hyger ironman?"

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).

MCP Server Runescape Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stefan-xyz-mcp-server-runescape": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-runescape"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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

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