IGDB MCP Server

Access the IGDB (Internet Game Database) API through Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Overview

The IGDB MCP Server provides seamless access to the Internet Game Database (IGDB) through the Model Context Protocol. IGDB is a comprehensive database containing information about video games, including:

• Game metadata (titles, descriptions, ratings)
• Release dates and platforms
• Developer and publisher information
• Genres, themes, and game modes
• User ratings and hype metrics
• Cover art and media

Key Features

• Full IGDB API Access: Search games, get detailed information, find trending titles
• Smart Caching: OAuth tokens are cached to minimize authentication overhead
• Flexible Queries: Use simple searches or advanced Apicalypse query language
• Pre-built Prompts: Common queries ready to use
• Type-Safe: Built with Pydantic for robust data validation

Quick Start

Get IGDB Credentials

1. Create a Twitch account (if you don't have one)
2. Go to Twitch Developer Console → Register Your Application
3. Get your Client ID and generate a Client Secret

📖 Full IGDB authentication guide

Option A: install via Smithery

To install igdb-mcp-server automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @bielacki/igdb-mcp-server

Option B: install with uvx

Install uv.

Add this to your MCP client's configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "igdb-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["--from", "git+https://github.com/bielacki/igdb-mcp-server.git", "igdb-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "IGDB_CLIENT_ID": "your_client_id",
        "IGDB_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_secret"
      }
    }
  }
}

Start Exploring

Start exploring with these example prompts:

🔍 Search & Discovery

• "Search for Elden Ring and its expansions"
• "Find all Persona games from the last 5 years"
• "Show me games similar to Hades"

📊 Game Information

• "Get details about Baldur's Gate 3"
• "Tell me everything about Cyberpunk 2077 including DLC"
• "What platforms is Hogwarts Legacy available on?"

🔥 Trending & Popular

• "What are the most anticipated upcoming games?"
• "Show me the highest rated indie games of 2024"
• "Find games with the most hype right now"

🎯 Advanced Queries

• "Find games similar to Skyrim with a rating of 85 or higher"
• "List all games by Larian Studios"
• "Show upcoming Silent Hill and Resident Evil games"

Core Components

Tools

Resources

Pre-built Prompts

Troubleshooting

Authentication Errors

• "IGDB_CLIENT_ID not set": Check your MCP client config has the env variables
• "Invalid credentials": Verify your Client ID and Secret are correct
• "Token expired": The server handles token refresh automatically

Rate Limiting

IGDB allows 4 requests per second. The server doesn't implement rate limiting, so:

• Avoid rapid repeated queries
• Use field expansion instead of multiple requests
• Leverage multi-query for batch operations

Common Query Issues

• No results: Check spelling, try broader search terms
• Missing fields: Some fields may be null; handle gracefully
• Query syntax error: Verify Apicalypse syntax, check semicolons

Environment Variables

Ensure your MCP client config includes:

"env": {
  "IGDB_CLIENT_ID": "abc123...",
  "IGDB_CLIENT_SECRET": "xyz789..."
}

License & Credits

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details

Credits:

• IGDB API by IGDB.com
• MCP protocol by Anthropic
• Built with FastMCP
• Published on Smithery

For more information about IGDB API capabilities, visit the official IGDB API documentation.