The Game Crafter

Name: The Game Crafter
Author: alex-gon

by alex-gonversion 0.1.1i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.alex-gon/thegamecrafter

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Design, manage, and price tabletop games on The Game Crafter via MCP.

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What you can do with it

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Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Games, sports, food & learning
You need to fill in: TGC_API_KEY_ID, TGC_USERNAME, TGC_PASSWORD

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

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Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
You fill in yourself: TGC_API_KEY_ID, TGC_USERNAME, TGC_PASSWORD, TGC_API_BASE, TGC_UPLOAD_BASE_DIR

Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "thegamecrafter": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@alex-gon/tgc-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TGC_API_KEY_ID": "your-value",
        "TGC_USERNAME": "your-value",
        "TGC_PASSWORD": "your-value",
        "TGC_API_BASE": "your-value",
        "TGC_UPLOAD_BASE_DIR": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add thegamecrafter --env TGC_API_KEY_ID=your-value --env TGC_USERNAME=your-value --env TGC_PASSWORD=your-value --env TGC_API_BASE=your-value --env TGC_UPLOAD_BASE_DIR=your-value -- npx -y @alex-gon/tgc-mcp-server

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "thegamecrafter": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@alex-gon/tgc-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TGC_API_KEY_ID": "your-value",
        "TGC_USERNAME": "your-value",
        "TGC_PASSWORD": "your-value",
        "TGC_API_BASE": "your-value",
        "TGC_UPLOAD_BASE_DIR": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "thegamecrafter": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@alex-gon/tgc-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TGC_API_KEY_ID": "your-value",
        "TGC_USERNAME": "your-value",
        "TGC_PASSWORD": "your-value",
        "TGC_API_BASE": "your-value",
        "TGC_UPLOAD_BASE_DIR": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

Values you fill in

TGC_API_KEY_ID secret required env
Your TGC API key ID from thegamecrafter.com/account/apikeys
TGC_USERNAME required env
Your TGC account username
TGC_PASSWORD secret required env
Your TGC account password
TGC_API_BASE env
Override the TGC API base URL
TGC_UPLOAD_BASE_DIR env
Restrict file uploads to a specific directory

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

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Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account alex-gon, which owns the repo
… Not checked yet
Still maintained
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
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Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
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Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Games, sports, food & learningi

More stars than 0% of the other 1308 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 4% of the other 1308 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 1308 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is The Game Crafter safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: TGC_API_KEY_ID, TGC_USERNAME, TGC_PASSWORD

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (0.1.1) reached the registry 8 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

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README from the maker

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The Game Crafter MCP Server

An MCP server that connects AI assistants to The Game Crafter API, letting you design, manage, and price tabletop games through natural conversation.

Browse the component catalog, create game projects, add card decks and boards, upload artwork, and get instant pricing estimates — all through your AI assistant.

Who it's for

Indie board game designers, tabletop creators, and TGC users who want to manage their projects through an AI assistant instead of navigating the TGC web interface manually.

Prerequisites

Node.js 18 or later
A TGC account — sign up here
A TGC API key — generate one here

Installation

Option 1: Remote (hosted on Apify) — no install needed

Connect to the hosted server at:

https://chillbot3000--tgc-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp

No local setup required. Provide your TGC credentials when you call the authenticate tool. Usage is billed per operation via Apify's pay-per-event model (~$0.09 per typical session).

Also available on Glama Connectors.

Option 2: Local (via npx)

Add the server to your Claude Desktop configuration (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS):

"mcpServers": { "thegamecrafter": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@alex-gon/tgc-mcp-server"], "env": { "TGC_API_KEY_ID": "your-api-key-id", "TGC_USERNAME": "your-tgc-username", "TGC_PASSWORD": "your-tgc-password" } } } }

Restart Claude Desktop. The server will be downloaded automatically and appear in your MCP connections.

Alternative: install from source

git clone https://github.com/alex-gon/thegamecrafter-mcp-server.git

cd thegamecrafter-mcp-server npm install && npm run build

Then use "command": "node" and "args": ["/absolute/path/to/dist/index.js"] in the config above.

Configuration

Variable	Required	Description
`TGC_API_KEY_ID`	Yes	Your TGC API key ID
`TGC_USERNAME`	Yes	Your TGC account username
`TGC_PASSWORD`	Yes	Your TGC account password
`TGC_API_BASE`	No	API base URL (defaults to `https://www.thegamecrafter.com/api`)
`TGC_UPLOAD_BASE_DIR`	No	Restrict file uploads to this directory (defaults to working directory)

See .env.example for a template.

Available tools

Tools

Tool	Description	Auth
`authenticate`	Create a TGC session (accepts credentials as params or uses env vars)	No
`logout`	Destroy the current TGC session	Yes
`get_game_catalog`	Browse printable component types (cards, boards, boxes)	No
`get_component_sizes`	Get pixel dimensions and finished inches for component types	No
`get_component_details`	Get detailed info for a component type or game part	No
`get_my_designers`	List designer profiles for the authenticated user	Yes
`get_my_games`	List all games for a designer (paginated)	Yes
`get_game_details`	Get full game info with components, files, and pricing	Yes
`create_game`	Create a new game project under a designer	Yes
`update_game`	Update a game's name, description, or visibility	Yes
`delete_game`	Permanently delete a game project	Yes
`add_component_to_game`	Add a printable component or stock part to a game	Yes
`upload_file`	Upload an image to a TGC folder (from disk or URL)	Yes
`get_pricing_estimate`	Get per-component cost breakdown for a game	Yes

Resources

URI	Description
`tgc://catalog`	Full catalog of printable component types (cached 30 min)
`tgc://game/{id}/summary`	Complete summary of a game project
`tgc://component-sizes`	Pixel dimensions for all component types (cached 30 min)

Prompts

Prompt	Description
`new_game_setup`	Guided workflow for creating a complete game project with components
`estimate_game_cost`	Step-by-step cost estimation for an existing game

Example prompts

Try saying these to your AI assistant:

"Show me all my games on The Game Crafter with their component lists"
"Create a new card game called Stellar Drift with a standard poker deck and tuck box"
"What pixel dimensions do I need for a poker card face image?"
"Upload this image and assign it as the front face of my card deck"
"Estimate the cost of my game based on its current components"
"Help me set up a new game project from scratch — walk me through it"
"What component types are available for board games?"
"Delete my test game project"

Limitations

Rate limits — The server enforces 3 requests/second to TGC (below their 4/sec limit) with per-session budgets of 500 reads and 200 writes.
Authentication — Credentials can be passed as authenticate tool parameters (required for remote usage) or via environment variables (for local stdio). OAuth 2.1 support is planned for a future release.
File uploads — Maximum 50 MB per file. Images must be between 50x50 and 10,000x10,000 pixels. Supported formats: PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, SVG, WebP, PDF.
Transport — Stdio for local usage. Remote HTTP available via the hosted Apify endpoint.
Read-only catalog — The component catalog and pricing come from TGC and cannot be modified.

Contributing

Bug reports and pull requests are welcome. Please open an issue first to discuss what you'd like to change.

To run the development server:

cp .env.example .env    # fill in your credentials

npm run dev # starts with tsx + hot reload npm test # run the test suite

License

MIT

The Game Crafter

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

Values you fill in

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Games, sports, food & learningi

Common questions

Alternatives

Open Food Facts MCP

Modrinth MCP

Lichess MCP

README from the maker

The Game Crafter MCP Server

Who it's for

Prerequisites

Installation

Option 1: Remote (hosted on Apify) — no install needed

Option 2: Local (via npx)

Configuration

Available tools

Tools

Resources

Prompts

Example prompts

Limitations

Contributing

License