Moddable Games Tools — Claude Code MCP server: what it does
Connects board game utilities, hex map generators, and chess variant analyzers to your AI coding agent. Useful when prototyping tabletop mechanics or building game tooling.
claude mcp add --transport http moddable-games-tools https://tools.moddable.games/mcpWhat Moddable Games Tools does
This server exposes tabletop utilities to your agent over a remote HTTP endpoint. The available toolset covers hex-based grid generation, random dice rolling, encounter calculations for systems like D&D 5e and Pathfinder 1e, and procedural tables. It also includes analysis tools for chess engines and state trackers for Twilight Imperium.
The setup relies on the SSE protocol and connects to the hosted endpoint at https://tools.moddable.games/mcp. You do not need to install local runtimes or compile engine source files on your machine.
Because execution happens entirely on the remote host, the server fails immediately if the machine loses outbound internet access.
What it helps with
- build hexagonal map layouts directly through prompts
- balance tabletop encounters for D&D 5e or Pathfinder 1e
- simulate dice rolls for board game mechanics
- evaluate positions across custom chess variants
Example prompts for the agent
- Generate a hex grid layout for a 4-player territory game
- Build a balanced encounter for four level 3 characters in D&D 5e
- Roll 3d6 and pick a random faction for Twilight Imperium
How to install Moddable Games Tools
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http moddable-games-tools https://tools.moddable.games/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add moddable-games-tools --url https://tools.moddable.games/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"moddable-games-tools": {
"url": "https://tools.moddable.games/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"moddable-games-tools": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://tools.moddable.games/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http moddable-games-tools https://tools.moddable.games/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about Moddable Games Tools
How to install Moddable Games Tools in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http moddable-games-tools https://tools.moddable.games/mcp in your terminal. The server will become available in your agent session immediately.
What does Moddable Games Tools provide?
It provides AI tools for board game development, including hex map rendering, tabletop dice logic, encounter builders, and chess variant engines.
Do I need to run a local server or install game engines?
No local setup is required. The agent connects to a hosted HTTP endpoint, so you avoid building source code or running local background processes.
