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Steam MCP
CommunityMCP server by Playtide-studios · updated · ★ 1
Steam market intelligence MCP server for game developers: app search, trends, reviews, news. Steam MCP is a community project by Playtide-studios, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 8 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
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What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
STEAM_MCP_BACKEND_URLEnvironment variable | Optional | Override the companion backend base URL. Defaults to the Playtide hosted beta (https://api.playtide.dev). |
STEAM_MCP_AUTO_UPDATEEnvironment variable | Optional | Set to 0 to disable the boot-time update check against the vendor update channel. |
STEAM_MCP_UPDATE_ORIGINEnvironment variable | Optional | Pin a different update channel URL. |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install Steam MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add steam-mcp -- uvx playtide-steam-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"steam-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"playtide-steam-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"steam-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"playtide-steam-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"steam-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"playtide-steam-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add steam-mcp -- uvx playtide-steam-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"steam-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"playtide-steam-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add steam-mcp uvx playtide-steam-mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the steam-mcp block.
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Steam MCP: common questions
How do I install Steam MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add steam-mcp -- uvx playtide-steam-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Steam MCP the official server?
Steam MCP is a community project by Playtide-studios, not verified by a company domain.
Is Steam MCP free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Steam MCP safe to use?
It scores 39 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Steam MCP?
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Does Steam MCP work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.