Is ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server safe to use?

ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.

How do I install ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server?

ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.

What AI clients work with ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server?

ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and http transport.

Is ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server actively maintained?

ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server is less actively maintained — last commit was 230 days ago. It has 4 GitHub stars.

ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server

@bielacki/igdb-mcp-server

Explore and discover video games from the Internet Game Database. Search titles, view detailed inf…

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No known CVEs

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Last commit 230d ago

Works with most clients

Transport: stdio, http

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

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

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What ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server does

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

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Is ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server safe to use?: ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server?: ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What AI clients work with ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server?: ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and http transport.
Is ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server actively maintained?: ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server is less actively maintained — last commit was 230 days ago. It has 4 GitHub stars.

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

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

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What ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server does

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

Test This Server

Run this in your terminal to verify the server starts. Then let us know if it worked — your result helps other developers.

npx -y '@bielacki/igdb-mcp-server' 2>&1 | head -1 && echo "✓ Server started successfully"

After testing, let us know if it worked:

README

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

Create a Twitch account (if you don't have one)
Go to Twitch Developer Console → Register Your Application
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

Tool	Description	Parameters	Example Usage
search_games	Search for games by name	• `query` (required): Search term • `fields`: Fields to return (default: basic info) • `limit`: Results count (1-500, default: 10)	"Search for Elden Ring games"
get_game_details	Get comprehensive game information	• `game_id` (required): IGDB game ID • `fields`: Fields to return (default: extensive)	"Get details for game ID 1942"
get_most_anticipated_games	Find upcoming games by hype	• `fields`: Fields to return<

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−55

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OSV.dev

No known CVEs.

Checked @bielacki/igdb-mcp-server against OSV.dev.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server safe to use?: ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server?: ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What AI clients work with ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server?: ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and http transport.
Is ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server actively maintained?: ai.smithery/bielacki-igdb-mcp-server is less actively maintained — last commit was 230 days ago. It has 4 GitHub stars.