How do I install the videogame encyclopedia mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `STEAMGRIDDB_API_KEY`, `SCREENSCRAPER_DEV_ID`, `SCREENSCRAPER_USER_ID` 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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Videogame Encyclopedia MCP Server

MCP server providing structured video game information from Steam and SteamGridDB

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What is the Videogame Encyclopedia MCP Server?

MCP server providing structured video game information from Steam and SteamGridDB

The short version

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides structured video game information from Steam and SteamGridDB. This server exposes tools for searching games and retrieving comprehensive metadata including descriptions, categories, release dates, player counts, and visual assets like logos, boxart, and icons.

What it needs from you

Node.js 18 or higher - npm or yarn

Recorded tools

game_get_full_profile — Get a comprehensive game profile in a single request, aggregating metadata from Steam and community visual assets from SteamGridDB. This is the recommended tool for providing a complete overview of a game.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Videogame Encyclopedia MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "game-encyclopedia": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/Users/hoanicross/devel/perso/genai/mcp/game-encyclopedia-mcp-server/dist/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "STEAMGRIDDB_API_KEY": "YOUR_STEAMGRIDDB_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Node.js 18 or higher - npm or yarn

Variable	Description	Required
STEAMGRIDDB_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Videogame Encyclopedia to game get full profile.”
“Use Videogame Encyclopedia to Prerequisites.”
“Use Videogame Encyclopedia to Setup.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server providing structured video game information from Steam and SteamGridDB Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.