SERVER

BoardGameGeek MCP Server

Rank #1,831

io.github.kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp

BoardGameGeek MCP server providing access to BGG API data through standardized tools

12 versions

54 GitHub stars

by kkjdaniel (1 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

May 20, 2025

Last publish date

Oct 14, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with BoardGameGeek MCP Server

BoardGameGeek MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by kkjdaniel. It ranks #1,831 of 151,616 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 54 GitHub stars. BoardGameGeek MCP Server is listed across 5 registries — Official MCP, Smithery, PulseMCP, mcp.so and Glama, with 12 tracked versions. It was first listed on May 20, 2025 and most recently updated on Oct 14, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What BoardGameGeek MCP Server can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using BoardGameGeek MCP Server

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 23, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

BGG_API_KEY · optional
BGG_COOKIE · optional
BGG_USERNAME · optional
BGG_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK · optional

Hosted endpoint declared as requiring authentication.

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect BoardGameGeek MCP Server and confirm it works

Remote · HTTP

claude mcp add --transport http bgg-mcp https://server.smithery.ai/@kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/mcp

This endpoint requires authentication — see the server’s docs for credentials.

Docker image

claude mcp add bgg-mcp -e "BGG_API_KEY=<your BGG_API_KEY>" -e "BGG_COOKIE=<your BGG_COOKIE>" -e "BGG_USERNAME=<your BGG_USERNAME>" -e "BGG_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK=<your BGG_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK>" -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/kdaniel/bgg-mcp:1.9.2

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/releases/download/v1.9.2/bgg-mcp.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Remote · HTTP

[mcp_servers.bgg-mcp]
url = "https://server.smithery.ai/@kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/mcp"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. This endpoint requires authentication — see the server’s docs for credentials.

Docker image

[mcp_servers.bgg-mcp]
command = "docker"
args = ["run", "-i", "--rm", "docker.io/kdaniel/bgg-mcp:1.9.2"]

[mcp_servers.bgg-mcp.env]
BGG_API_KEY = "<your BGG_API_KEY>"
BGG_COOKIE = "<your BGG_COOKIE>"
BGG_USERNAME = "<your BGG_USERNAME>"
BGG_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK = "<your BGG_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/releases/download/v1.9.2/bgg-mcp.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Remote · HTTP

https://server.smithery.ai/@kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/mcp

Settings → Connectors → “Add custom connector”, then paste this URL. This endpoint requires authentication — see the server’s docs for credentials.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bgg-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/kdaniel/bgg-mcp:1.9.2"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BGG_API_KEY": "<your BGG_API_KEY>",
        "BGG_COOKIE": "<your BGG_COOKIE>",
        "BGG_USERNAME": "<your BGG_USERNAME>",
        "BGG_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK": "<your BGG_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/releases/download/v1.9.2/bgg-mcp.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bgg-mcp": {
      "url": "https://server.smithery.ai/@kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). This endpoint requires authentication — see the server’s docs for credentials.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bgg-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/kdaniel/bgg-mcp:1.9.2"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BGG_API_KEY": "<your BGG_API_KEY>",
        "BGG_COOKIE": "<your BGG_COOKIE>",
        "BGG_USERNAME": "<your BGG_USERNAME>",
        "BGG_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK": "<your BGG_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/releases/download/v1.9.2/bgg-mcp.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "servers": {
    "bgg-mcp": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://server.smithery.ai/@kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. This endpoint requires authentication — see the server’s docs for credentials.

Docker image

{
  "servers": {
    "bgg-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/kdaniel/bgg-mcp:1.9.2"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BGG_API_KEY": "<your BGG_API_KEY>",
        "BGG_COOKIE": "<your BGG_COOKIE>",
        "BGG_USERNAME": "<your BGG_USERNAME>",
        "BGG_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK": "<your BGG_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/releases/download/v1.9.2/bgg-mcp.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bgg-mcp": {
      "serverUrl": "https://server.smithery.ai/@kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. This endpoint requires authentication — see the server’s docs for credentials.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bgg-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/kdaniel/bgg-mcp:1.9.2"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BGG_API_KEY": "<your BGG_API_KEY>",
        "BGG_COOKIE": "<your BGG_COOKIE>",
        "BGG_USERNAME": "<your BGG_USERNAME>",
        "BGG_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK": "<your BGG_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/releases/download/v1.9.2/bgg-mcp.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bgg-mcp": {
      "url": "https://server.smithery.ai/@kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/mcp"
    }
  }
}

This endpoint requires authentication — see the server’s docs for credentials.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bgg-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/kdaniel/bgg-mcp:1.9.2"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BGG_API_KEY": "<your BGG_API_KEY>",
        "BGG_COOKIE": "<your BGG_COOKIE>",
        "BGG_USERNAME": "<your BGG_USERNAME>",
        "BGG_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK": "<your BGG_DISABLE_UPDATE_CHECK>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/releases/download/v1.9.2/bgg-mcp.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: May 20, 2025
Latest version published: Oct 14, 2026
Version history: 12 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 23, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 23, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Apr 25, 2026 · still listed
Smithery ↗listed since Apr 27, 2026 · still listed
PulseMCP ↗listed since May 22, 2026 · still listed
mcp.so ↗listed since May 23, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 24, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Aug 17, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (12)

Version	Published
1.9.2	Oct 14, 2026
1.9.1	Oct 14, 2026
1.9.0	Oct 14, 2026
1.8.0	Oct 14, 2026
1.7.0	Oct 5, 2026
1.6.1	Feb 13, 2026
1.6.0	Feb 13, 2026
1.5.1	Nov 4, 2025
1.5.0	Nov 4, 2025
1.4.0	Sep 16, 2025
1.3.2	Sep 16, 2025
0.1.0	Nov 25, 2024

STANDING

#1,831of 151,616 active serversTop 5%

Ranks ahead of 149,785 of 151,616 servers on MCP Toplist.

Recent momentum

+17GitHub stars since Apr 27 (+46%)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains BoardGameGeek MCP Server?: BoardGameGeek MCP Server is maintained by kkjdaniel, which publishes 1 MCP server (12 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is BoardGameGeek MCP Server listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — BoardGameGeek MCP Server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Smithery, PulseMCP, mcp.so and Glama.
How many versions does BoardGameGeek MCP Server have?: MCP Toplist tracks 12 versions of BoardGameGeek MCP Server, most recently published on Oct 14, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for BoardGameGeek MCP Server?: The source code for BoardGameGeek MCP Server is hosted at github.com/kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp.

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