Local + RemoteFree server, account needed

BGG MCP server

kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp

Board game data via the BoardGameGeek XML API2.

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Source code

Install BGG in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http bgg https://server.smithery.ai/@kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bgg": {
      "url": "https://server.smithery.ai/@kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code
claude mcp add bgg -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/kdaniel/bgg-mcp:1.9.2
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bgg": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/kdaniel/bgg-mcp:1.9.2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/kkjdaniel/bgg-mcp/releases/download/v1.9.2/bgg-mcp.mcpb
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download bgg-mcp.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the BGG MCP server do?

Board game data via the BoardGameGeek XML API2.

Is the BGG MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does BGG run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add BGG to Claude Code?

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

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