io.github.mrfentmen/zork-mcp

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Use this MCP server to plays classic text adventure games. The LLM is the player, explore, solve...

What can you do with io.github.mrfentmen/zork-mcp?

  • list_games, available games
  • start_game(gameId), start/restart, returns your first room
  • act(command), look, go north, take the lantern, use lantern,
  • hint, a nudge for the current room
  • score, treasures, moves, win status

Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

NPM package zork-mcp
Claude Code
claude mcp add zork-mcp -- npx -y zork-mcp@1.0.0
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code)
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "zork-mcp": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "zork-mcp@1.0.0"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Documentation

From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.

Contents
  1. zork mcp
  2. Games
  3. Tools
  4. Run
  5. Example session
  6. Add a game

zork mcp

A text adventure interpreter as an MCP server. The AI is the player, it explores, solves puzzles, fights trolls, and collects treasure, turn by turn, through tool calls.

Games

  • colossal dungeon, a Zork style dungeon: a grue in the dark, a toll collecting troll, a locked grate, five treasures.
  • brainrot manor, a meme palace. Collect the aura artifacts. Become the main character.

Tools

  • list_games, available games
  • start_game(gameId), start/restart, returns your first room
  • act(command), look, go north, take the lantern, use lantern, attack troll with sword, inventory...
  • hint, a nudge for the current room
  • score, treasures, moves, win status

Run

npm install && npm run build && node dist/index.js

Example session

  1. start_game("colossal-dungeon")
  2. act("take the lantern") → act("use lantern")
  3. act("go north"), a troll blocks you...
  4. act("attack troll with sword")
  5. ...find all 4 treasures to win

Add a game

Games are pure data, see src/games.ts. Rooms, items with use-effects, hints, and treasures are all declarative; no engine changes needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is io.github.mrfentmen/zork-mcp?

Use this MCP server to plays classic text adventure games. The LLM is the player, explore, solve...

How do I install io.github.mrfentmen/zork-mcp?

It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add zork-mcp -- npx -y zork-mcp@1.0.0. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does io.github.mrfentmen/zork-mcp need an API key?

Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.

Is io.github.mrfentmen/zork-mcp open source?

Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.

Who maintains io.github.mrfentmen/zork-mcp?

It is published by mrfentmen. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

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