ArcadeIndex

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http catalog https://arcadeindex.io/mcp/catalog

Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps

Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):

https://arcadeindex.io/mcp/catalog

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "catalog": {
      "url": "https://arcadeindex.io/mcp/catalog"
    }
  }
}

Tools it offers

7 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.

• search_gamesFind web games from a natural-language query plus optional filters (genre, mood, session length, players, quality, content rating, difficulty, inputs). Phrases like 'for kids', '2 player', 'under 10 minutes', 'not a shoo
• get_gameFull details of one game by id or {slug}-{id}. Aliased ids resolve to the canonical game (requested_id is set). Also returns listing-only, stale or suspect games: do NOT present play_url as instantly playable unless play
• trendingGames trending over the last day or week (genre scope when genre is set). trending_basis says whether play data or the recency fallback was used. Returns only published, playable games verified within the last 8 days (li
• games_likeGames similar to an anchor game, ordered by similarity, each with similarity_reasons. Returns only published, playable games verified within the last 8 days (listing-only games with include_listing_only=true; plays=here
• random_gameOne random eligible game for 'surprise me' flows; pass seed for a deterministic pick. Never returns Mature games. Zero eligible games gives game: null with code NO_MATCHES and relaxations.
• new_gamesGames published in the last 30 days, newest first. Returns only published, playable games verified within the last 8 days (listing-only games with include_listing_only=true; plays=here or plays=developer_site picks one k
• play_gamePlay an ArcadeIndex game right inside the chat. Pass game_id (an id, {slug}-{id}, or a game's url from search_games, trending, games_like or new_games results) or query (the top search hit is played; a game that only pla

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