PlayFab MCP Server

What is PlayFab MCP Server?

PlayFab MCP Server is a middleware that enables large language models (such as Claude and VS Code) to interact directly with PlayFab services. Acting as a secure translator, it connects AI assistants with PlayFab functionalities like item search, segment inquiries, player profile lookups, inventory management, and PlayFab ID conversion.

How to use PlayFab MCP Server?

Install via Smithery or manually with Node.js 14+. Obtain your PlayFab Title ID and Developer Secret Key, then create a .env file with those credentials. Run npm install, npm run build, and npm start to start the server on stdio. Configure your LLM client (e.g., Claude Desktop or Cursor) to point to the server using the appropriate MCP configuration entries.

Key features of PlayFab MCP Server

• Search items using PlayFab's search_items API
• Retrieve comprehensive segment information
• Query player profiles within specified segments
• Get current inventory items with get_inventory_items
• Fetch inventory collection IDs via get_inventory_collection_ids
• Convert a PlayFab ID to a Title Player Account ID

Use cases of PlayFab MCP Server

• Search for items in your PlayFab catalog through natural language prompts
• Retrieve player profiles within a specific player segment
• Look up a player's current inventory items
• Convert PlayFab IDs to Title Player Account IDs for cross-referencing
• Obtain inventory collection IDs for further queries

FAQ from PlayFab MCP Server

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What are the prerequisites?

Node.js 14 or higher, a valid PlayFab account (Title ID and Developer Secret Key), and a supported LLM client like Claude Desktop.

How do I obtain my PlayFab credentials?

Your Title ID and Developer Secret Key can be obtained via the PlayFab Game Manager.

What transport does the server use?

The server runs on stdio, as shown by the startup message "PlayFab Server running on stdio".

How do I configure PlayFab MCP Server for Claude Desktop?

Open Claude Desktop, go to File → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and add an entry under mcpServers with the server's path and your PlayFab environment variables.

How do I configure PlayFab MCP Server for Cursor?

Copy the mcp.json file from the repository into your Cursor project folder, update the values as needed, and launch Cursor. The server will appear in the tools list.