Run classic DOS games like DOOM, Super Mario, Tetris, and Duke Nukem 3D through a web-based emulator directly from your AI assistant.

Provides access to classic DOS games including DOOM, Super Mario, Tetris, and Duke Nukem 3D through a web-based js-dos emulator with custom controls and fullscreen support for nostalgic gaming experiences.

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What it does

  • Launch classic DOS games in browser emulator
  • Control games with pre-configured keyboard mappings
  • Play in fullscreen mode with on-screen controls
  • Start and stop the gaming server
  • Access DOOM, Super Mario, Tetris, and Duke Nukem 3D

Best for

Retro gaming enthusiasts wanting quick access to DOS classicsTaking breaks during work with nostalgic gamesDemonstrating classic game history and mechanics
No setup required - runs via npxAuthentic js-dos emulation experience4 iconic games included

About DOS Games

DOS Games is a community-built MCP server published by basementstudio that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Play retro computer games online like Prince, Dune, and Mario Teaches Typing DOS with a web-based emulator for classic D It is categorized under other.

How to install

You can install DOS Games in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.

License

DOS Games is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.

MCP DOS - Classic DOS Gaming Server

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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to classic DOS games through js-dos emulation. Play legendary games like DOOM, Super Mario, Tetris, and Duke Nukem 3D directly from your AI assistant.

Features

  • Classic DOS Games: Play iconic DOS games including DOOM, Super Mario, Tetris, and Duke Nukem 3D
  • Web-based Emulation: Uses js-dos for authentic DOS gaming experience in the browser
  • Fullscreen Support: Enjoy games in fullscreen mode with proper controls
  • Keyboard Mapping: Pre-configured key mappings for each game with on-screen controls
  • Server Management: Tools to start, stop, and manage the gaming server

Available Games

  • DOOM (doom) - The legendary first-person shooter
  • Super Mario (super-mario) - Classic platformer adventure
  • Tetris (tetris) - The timeless puzzle game
  • Duke Nukem 3D (duke3d) - Action-packed FPS adventure

Getting Started

Add this server to your MCP client configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-dos": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-dos"]
    }
  }
}

Game Controls

Each game comes with pre-configured controls displayed on screen:

DOOM

  • Arrow Keys: Movement (Forward/Back/Left/Right)
  • W: Use
  • S: Fire
  • A/D: Strafe left/right
  • Enter: Menu navigation

Super Mario

  • Arrow Left/Right: Movement
  • Alt: Jump

Tetris

  • 7/8: Move left/right
  • 9: Rotate piece
  • Space: Drop piece
  • Enter: Menu navigation

Duke Nukem 3D

  • Arrow Keys: Movement
  • Ctrl: Fire
  • A: Jump
  • Enter: Menu navigation

Tools Available

1. List DOS Games

Lists all available DOS games that can be played through the server.

Returns:

  • Array of available game slugs
  • Instructions on how to play games using the open-dos tool

2. open-dos

Opens and plays a specific DOS game using js-dos emulation in a browser window.

Parameters:

  • game (string): DOS game slug to play (e.g., 'doom', 'super-mario', 'tetris', 'duke3d')

Features:

  • Launches game in a new browser window
  • Displays game-specific controls on screen
  • Fullscreen support
  • Authentic DOS gaming experience

3. close-app

Closes an existing running mcp-dos server instance.

Parameters:

  • port (number): The port number of the server to close

Use Cases:

  • Clean up server instances
  • Resolve port conflicts
  • Server maintenance

Development

# Install dependencies
pnpm install

# Build the project
pnpm build

# Run the server
pnpm start

Requirements

  • Node.js ≥20.0.0
  • Modern web browser with JavaScript enabled
  • Internet connection for js-dos CDN resources

This project is built using the xmcp framework.

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