DOOM ported to run inside ChatGPT and Claude via MCP app
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Summary
A developer created a playable DOOM MCP (Model Context Protocol) app that runs inline inside compatible AI clients like ChatGPT and Claude, with a browser URL fallback for other environments. The project demonstrates the flexibility of MCP apps, which are interactive UI applications designed to render inside MCP hosts. The final version is intentionally lean, showcasing how a protocol designed for tools and structured interactions can be creatively repurposed for gaming.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThere's something delightful about taking a protocol designed for tools and structured interactions, and asking: 'can it run DOOM?'
MCP apps are 'interactive UI applications that render inside MCP hosts like Claude Desktop.'
MCP apps are a progressive enhancement. So the app has two jobs:
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