daedalus-s/dota2-mcp-server

🎮 Dota 2 MCP Server

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates Claude Desktop with advanced Dota 2 analytics. Provides intelligent player analysis, strategic draft assistance, and real-time meta insights using the OpenDota API.

🚀 Key Features

🔍 Advanced Player Analytics

• Comprehensive player search and profile analysis by Steam name
• Statistical performance tracking with automated pattern detection
• Behavioral analysis algorithms that identify gameplay tendencies
• Win rate correlation analysis across different game contexts
• Make sure you ask it really complex questions that would give you a real edge over your opponent as well as test the capabilities of the application.

⚔️ Strategic Intelligence System

• Complete hero and item databases with normalized naming conventions
• Matchup analysis engine with statistical significance testing
• Build pattern recognition using machine learning on match data
• Skill progression modeling from large-scale dataset analysis

🧠 AI-Enhanced Draft Tools

• Context-aware draft recommendations based on team composition analysis
• Multi-bracket meta analysis with real-time statistical updates
• Performance pattern algorithms for opponent weakness identification
• Evidence-based counter-pick suggestions with confidence scoring

📊 Real-Time Meta Intelligence

• Patch-specific trend analysis across all skill brackets
• Professional scene analytics including tournament pick/ban data
• Role-based performance metrics with statistical breakdowns
• Dynamic meta shift detection and trend forecasting

⚡ Installation & Setup

Integrate advanced Dota 2 analytics with Claude Desktop in minutes.

System Requirements

• Node.js 18+ for optimal performance ⚙️
• Claude Desktop application 🤖
• Stable internet connection for API access 🌐

Installation Process

1. Repository Setup:

   git clone https://github.com/daedalus-s/dota2-mcp-server.git
   cd dota2-mcp-server
   npm install
   npm run build
   

2. Claude Desktop Configuration:

   Configure the MCP server in your Claude Desktop settings:

   Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

   macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "dota2-mcp-server": {
         "command": "node",
         "args": ["/absolute/path/to/dota2-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
         "env": {}
       }
     }
   }
   

3. Activation: Restart Claude Desktop to enable the integration 🎯

💬 Usage Examples

Execute sophisticated analysis through natural language queries in Claude Desktop:

🕵️ Player Intelligence Analysis

Search for Dota 2 player named "miracle"
→ Comprehensive profile with performance metrics and behavioral patterns

Get most played heroes for "miracle"
→ Hero pool analysis with statistical confidence intervals

Analyze performance patterns for "dendi"
→ Advanced pattern detection with actionable insights

🎯 Strategic Analysis Operations

Get hero matchups for Juggernaut
→ Complete matchup matrix with win rate correlations

Get meta analysis for divine rank bracket 
→ Current meta statistics with trend analysis

Suggest draft picks with ally heroes Pudge and Invoker and enemy heroes Slark and Crystal Maiden
→ AI-generated recommendations with strategic reasoning

🛡️ Build Intelligence Extraction

Get item builds for account name Pr1m3vAL playing Axe
→ Build pattern analysis with playstyle classification

Get hero ability builds for account name Ana playing Io
→ Skill progression analysis with timing optimization

🔧 Comprehensive Tool Suite

🌐 Technical Architecture & Data Infrastructure

⚡ Data Pipeline Architecture

• OpenDota API Integration - Enterprise-grade REST API with comprehensive match databases
• Real-Time Statistical Processing - Live aggregation across all skill brackets with temporal analysis
• Large-Scale Pattern Recognition - Machine learning algorithms trained on millions of match records
• Intelligent Caching Layer - Optimized data retrieval with automatic cache invalidation

🏗️ Technical Implementation

• TypeScript - Strongly typed codebase with comprehensive error handling
• Model Context Protocol - Native Claude Desktop integration with seamless tool execution
• Node.js Runtime - Cross-platform compatibility with asynchronous processing
• Modular Architecture - Extensible design with clear separation of concerns

📊 Data Processing Features

• Statistical Significance Testing - Confidence intervals and sample size validation
• Temporal Analysis - Time-series pattern detection for meta trends
• Multi-Dimensional Correlation - Complex relationship modeling between game variables
• Real-Time Data Synchronization - Live updates reflecting current game state

🔓 Open Architecture: Public API access with no authentication requirements, ensuring reliability and accessibility.

⚙️ Advanced Configuration

🎯 Analysis Depth Configuration

Configurable analysis granularity for performance optimization:

• basic - Lightweight analysis for rapid data retrieval
• detailed - Standard comprehensive analysis with pattern detection (default)
• comprehensive - Full statistical modeling including contextual variables

🏆 Meta Analysis Parameters

Targeted analysis with configurable scope:

• Rank Brackets: Granular targeting from herald through immortal to pro
• Analysis Focus: Specialized views including overview, trending, winrates, pickrates

💻 Advanced Query Examples

# Deep statistical analysis with comprehensive pattern detection
Analyze performance patterns for account : Pr1m3vAL with analysis depth comprehensive

# Real-time meta intelligence for high-skill brackets
Get meta analysis for rank bracket immortal with focus trending

# Targeted win rate analysis for strategic planning
Get meta analysis for rank bracket divine with focus winrates

Development

Project Structure

dota2-mcp-server/
├── src/
│   └── index.ts          # Main server implementation
├── dist/                 # Compiled output
├── package.json
├── tsconfig.json
└── README.md

Building

npm run build

Development Mode

npm run dev

Troubleshooting

Server Not Recognized

• Verify the absolute path in the Claude Desktop configuration
• Ensure the project has been built successfully (npm run build)
• Restart Claude Desktop completely

Module Errors

• Run npm install to reinstall dependencies
• Check Node.js version (requires 18+)

API Failures

• Check internet connection
• OpenDota API may be temporarily unavailable
• Some player profiles may be private

Data Issues

• Hero/item names not showing: The server caches data on first use
• Restart if seeing incomplete information

🤝 Contributing to the Project

Contributions from developers and Dota 2 enthusiasts is welcomed. This project benefits from community involvement in advancing analytical capabilities and improving technical implementation.

🚀 Development Workflow

1. Fork the repository and create a development branch
2. Implement features following TypeScript best practices
3. Test thoroughly with comprehensive error handling
4. Submit pull requests with detailed technical documentation

🎯 Priority Development Areas

• 🔬 Advanced Analytics - Enhanced statistical models and pattern recognition algorithms
• ⚡ Performance Optimization - Improved data processing efficiency and caching strategies
• 🎨 Data Visualization - Enhanced output formatting and structured data presentation
• 🛡️ Error Handling - Robust exception management and graceful degradation

📋 Technical Standards

• Follow established TypeScript conventions and type safety practices
• Implement comprehensive error handling for API interactions
• Include unit tests for new analytical functions
• Document complex algorithms and data processing logic

Contributions help advance the state of Dota 2 analytics and benefit the broader gaming community.

📈 Performance & Results

⚡ Efficient Setup → 🧠 Advanced Analytics → 🎯 Strategic Advantage → 📊 Improved Performance

Transform draft decision-making from intuition-based to data-driven analysis with comprehensive statistical backing.

Developed by Dota 2 players with love for the community.

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• OpenDota for comprehensive match data API access
• Anthropic for Model Context Protocol framework development
• Valve Corporation for Dota 2 and public match data availability

Disclaimer: This tool provides statistical analysis based on publicly available match data. Individual results may vary based on implementation and usage patterns. Dota 2 is a trademark of Valve Corporation.