Metacritic MCP Server
by smeet666io.github.smeet666/mcp-metacriticv2.0.1
MCP server for Metacritic. Search films, shows and games, read Metascores and critic reviews with attribution. No API key required.
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Install Metacritic MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add metacritic -- npx -y mcp-metacriticInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"metacritic": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-metacritic"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"metacritic": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-metacritic"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"metacritic": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-metacritic"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"metacritic": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-metacritic"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC_USER_AGENT | — | — | Override the User-Agent sent to Metacritic. |
| MC_MIN_INTERVAL_MS | — | — | Minimum milliseconds between requests. Default 1000, floor 500. |
| MC_LOG_LEVEL | — | — | silent, error, info or debug. Default error. |
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 1d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-08 · 1d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-08-29 · 41d ago · GitHub · v2.0.1
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-08-29 · 41d ago · official registry · v2.0.1
FAQ
›How do I install the Metacritic MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add metacritic -- npx -y mcp-metacritic. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Metacritic require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Metacritic as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Metacritic in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.smeet666/mcp-metacritic.