Minesweeper FAQs

Question 1

How does it communicate with AI hosts and the Minesweeper game?

Accepted Answer

It communicates with AI hosts via stdio (standard input/output), with stdout exclusively for the MCP protocol and logs directed to stderr. It controls the Minesweeper game by making REST API calls (e.g., start, open, flag) to the Rails Web/API.

Question 2

Can I use this tool for local development or deployment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports both. You can run it locally during development using Node.js after `npm install` and `npm run build`. For deployment or convenient use, it can be launched via `npx` (e.g., `npx minesweeper-mcp` or from its GitHub repository).

Question 3

What are the requirements to run this Minesweeper automation tool?

Accepted Answer

To use the Minesweeper MCP server, you need Node.js (version 22+, 24+ recommended) and a running instance of the Rails-based Minesweeper Web/API application that it will interact with.

Question 4

How can I configure the server for my specific Minesweeper API endpoint?

Accepted Answer

The server is configured using environment variables. You must set `MINESWEEPER_BASE_URL` to the base URL of your Rails Minesweeper API and `MINESWEEPER_BEARER_TOKEN` with the required authentication token for operational calls.

Question 5

What is the Minesweeper MCP server?

Accepted Answer

The Minesweeper MCP server is a stdio-based tool designed to allow AI hosts (like Claude Code/Desktop) to control a Rails-based Minesweeper Web/API game through REST API calls. It acts as an intermediary for automated gameplay.

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