How do I install the bgg mcp server?

This profile does not contain a verified copy-paste launch configuration. Follow the current project documentation to confirm the runtime, entry point, transport and authentication before registering it in your client.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `BGG_API_KEY`, `BGG_USERNAME`, `BGG_COOKIE` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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BGG MCP Server

BGG MCP enables AI tools to interact with the BoardGameGeek API.

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What is the BGG MCP Server?

BGG MCP connects BGG MCP to AI assistants that speak the Model Context Protocol. BGG MCP enables AI tools to interact with the BoardGameGeek API.

What BGG MCP does

BGG MCP provides access to the BoardGameGeek API through the Model Context Protocol, enabling retrieval and filtering of board game data, user collections, and profiles. The server is implemented in Go, using the GoGeek library, which helps ensure robust API interactions.

Practical notes

Written in Go.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
bgg-search	Search for board games with type filtering (base games, expansions, or all)
bgg-details	Get detailed information about a specific board game
bgg-collection	Query and filter a user's game collection with extensive filtering options
bgg-hot	Get the current BGG hotness list
bgg-user	Get user profile information
bgg-price	Get current prices from multiple retailers using BGG IDs
bgg-trade-finder	Find trading opportunities between two BGG users
bgg-recommender	Get game recommendations based on similarity to a specific game
bgg-thread-details	Get the full content of a specific BGG forum thread including all posts
bgg-rules	Answer rules questions by searching BGG forums for relevant discussions and clarifications

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
BGG_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
BGG_USERNAME	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
BGG_COOKIE	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional

Example prompts to try

“Use BGG MCP to bgg-search.”
“Use BGG MCP to bgg-details.”
“Use BGG MCP to bgg-collection.”

Frequently asked questions

BGG MCP enables AI tools to interact with the BoardGameGeek API. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.