GiantBomb

GiantBomb MCP Connector for Claude

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Access the world's largest video game database — query games, platforms, characters, and companies directly from your AI agent.

9 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

Connect the Giant Bomb encyclopedia to your AI agent to unlock deep insights into the history and data of the video game industry.

What you can do

  • Game Discovery — Search for any title or list games with specific filters like release dates or genres.
  • Deep Metadata — Fetch detailed information for specific games, including descriptions, release info, and ratings using unique GUIDs.
  • Platform & Hardware — Explore technical specs and history for consoles, handhelds, and legacy gaming platforms.
  • Industry Entities — Query developers and publishers to understand the companies behind your favorite franchises.
  • Character Database — Retrieve bios and appearances for thousands of iconic video game characters.
  • Universal Search — Use a single query to find matches across games, characters, companies, and platforms simultaneously.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Enter your Giant Bomb API Key
  3. Start exploring gaming history from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

  • Gamers & Enthusiasts — quickly settle debates about release dates or character backstories.
  • Game Developers — research industry trends, platform history, and competitive landscapes.
  • Content Creators — pull accurate metadata and descriptions for reviews or video scripts without leaving your workflow.
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9 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

get_character

Retrieve details for a specific character

get_company

Retrieve details for a specific company

get_game

Retrieve details for a specific game

get_platform

Retrieve details for a specific platform

list_characters

Retrieve a list of characters

list_companies

Retrieve a list of companies

list_games

Use filters to narrow down results. Retrieve a list of games

list_platforms

). Retrieve a list of gaming platforms

search

Search across multiple resources

See how to talk to your AI agent using GiantBomb.

Search for 'The Legend of Zelda' in the Giant Bomb database.

I found several matches for 'The Legend of Zelda'. The main game series entry is GUID 3030-4725. I also found characters like Link (GUID 3005-32) and various platforms. Which one would you like to explore?

Get the full details for the game with GUID 3030-4725.

Fetching details for 'The Legend of Zelda'... This classic action-adventure game was developed and published by Nintendo. It features a vast overworld, challenging dungeons, and introduced the iconic character Link. It was originally released for the Famicom Disk System in 1986.

List all gaming platforms released by SEGA.

Querying platforms... I've found several SEGA platforms including the Genesis (GUID 3045-6), Dreamcast (GUID 3045-37), Game Gear (GUID 3045-5), and Saturn (GUID 3045-42). Would you like the technical specifications for any of these?

You can use the `search` tool with your query. The results will include the `guid` (e.g., 3030-4725) for each item, which you can then use with `get_game` or `get_character` for full details.

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