
Shiny Gen MCP Server
ai.shinygen/shiny-genv1.0.0
AI game maker: build, run, screenshot and play-test Godot and retro console games in a live project
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pending
security
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cold start
hosted
freshness
Active9d ago
Our reading of Shiny Gen, from the data
Shiny Gen is a gaming MCP server, listed in the official MCP Registry.
We haven't measured its tool list yet, so its token cost is unknown.
Maintenance is active: the last public signal was 9 days ago (2026-10-09). For comparison, 73% of gaming servers are active or maintained.
It runs as a hosted endpoint, so there is nothing to install.
Install Shiny Gen MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http shiny-gen https://mcp.shinygen.ai/mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"shiny-gen": {
"url": "https://mcp.shinygen.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"shiny-gen": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.shinygen.ai/mcp"
]
}
}
}Or add it as a custom connector under Settings → Connectors. The config above bridges via mcp-remote.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"shiny-gen": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.shinygen.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"shiny-gen": {
"serverUrl": "https://mcp.shinygen.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://mcp.shinygen.ai/mcp
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 9d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
no data · GitHub
Latest release
no data · GitHub
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-10-09 · 9d ago · official registry · v1.0.0
How it compares in Gaming
Against the most-starred gaming servers we index. Token cost is per model turn, measured from each server's live tool list.
| Server | Stars | Tools | Tokens / turn | Freshness | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiny Gen (this) | — | — | not measured | Active | hosted |
| Godot | 6,152 | — | not measured | Stale | local |
| Unity | 4,494 | — | not measured | Active | local |
| Unity | 1,936 | — | not measured | Active | — |
| Gearboy | 1,219 | — | not measured | Active | local |
| Unreal Engine | 958 | — | not measured | Active | local + hosted |
FAQ
›How do I install the Shiny Gen MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add --transport http shiny-gen https://mcp.shinygen.ai/mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Shiny Gen require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Shiny Gen as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes. It is a hosted MCP server; connect to its URL with any client that supports remote MCP.
›Is Shiny Gen in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as ai.shinygen/shiny-gen.
Sources and method
- Official MCP Registry entry
- updated 2026-10-09
- Last checked against all sources
- 2026-10-19
The description, packages and links come from the maintainer's own published metadata. Token cost, security signals, freshness and the reading above are MCPSkillHub's own measurements; see the methodology. Spot an error? Request a correction or claim the listing.
Alternatives to Shiny Gen
Other gaming MCP servers.