Bgg MCP Server
by kkjdanielai.smithery/kkjdaniel-bgg-mcpv1.3.2
BGG MCP provides access to the BoardGameGeek API through the Model Context Protocol, enabling retr…
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Install Bgg MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add bgg-kkjdaniel -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/kdaniel/bgg-mcp:1.7.0Install in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"bgg-kkjdaniel": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"docker.io/kdaniel/bgg-mcp:1.7.0"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"bgg-kkjdaniel": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"docker.io/kdaniel/bgg-mcp:1.7.0"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"bgg-kkjdaniel": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"docker.io/kdaniel/bgg-mcp:1.7.0"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"bgg-kkjdaniel": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"docker.io/kdaniel/bgg-mcp:1.7.0"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGG_API_KEY | — | — | API key for BoardGameGeek authentication (recommended). Obtain from https://boardgamegeek.com/applications |
| BGG_COOKIE | — | — | Cookie string for BGG authentication (alternative to API key). Format: 'bggusername=user; bggpassword=pass; SessionID=xyz' |
| BGG_USERNAME | — | — | Your BoardGameGeek username for references such as ME or MY in prompts |
Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://server.smithery.ai/@kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/mcp
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 5d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-05 · 5d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-10-05 · 5d ago · GitHub · v1.7.0
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2025-09-16 · 13mo ago · official registry · v1.3.2
FAQ
›How do I install the Bgg MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add bgg-kkjdaniel -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/kdaniel/bgg-mcp:1.7.0. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Bgg require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Bgg as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes — it offers both a hosted endpoint and a local stdio package.
›Is Bgg in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as ai.smithery/kkjdaniel-bgg-mcp.
Alternatives to Bgg
Other gaming MCP servers.