# Fanart.tv MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Fanart.tv lets you grab high-quality posters, banners, and logos for movies, TV shows, and music. It pulls from a massive fan-made database so you can populate media centers or design entertainment assets without hunting through multiple websites. ## Overview - **Category:** image-video - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iMXCOcITMSUMNH6R59nKGt7zxKaTCqEGb3HeaOT5/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** media-assets, artwork-database, content-metadata, high-resolution-images, entertainment-api ## Description The Fanart.tv MCP connects your AI client to the world's largest fan-created artwork database. Instead of manually searching for the right poster or banner for a specific show, you can just ask your agent to find the best artwork available. It handles everything from clear logos and disc art to high-definition backgrounds for large displays. Whether you're building a custom media player or just need a specific artist's banner for a project, this connection puts high-quality assets at your fingertips. You'll find it's a huge time-saver when you're trying to keep a library looking consistent. Because Vinkius makes it so simple to plug this in, you can go from a text request to having a list of direct image URLs in seconds. It's the easiest way to keep your media projects looking professional without the manual headache of asset hunting. ## Tools ### get_tv_art_hd Fetches high-resolution backgrounds and banners for large TV displays. This is perfect for 4K screens and large media setups. ### get_latest_movies Shows a list of new movie artwork additions and TMDb IDs. Use this to stay current on the newest movie assets available. ### get_latest_music Lists recently added music artist artwork including IDs and backgrounds. Use this to see the newest music assets on the platform. ### get_latest_tv Pulls the latest TV show artwork and TVDb IDs from the database. It's great for seeing what new show art just dropped. ### get_movie_art Finds movie posters, logos, and disc art using a TMDb ID. This gives you a full list of assets for any specific movie. ### get_music_artist_art Retrieves artist banners, logos, and concert thumbs via MusicBrainz ID. This helps you find specific music visuals quickly. ### get_tv_art Gets show banners, season posters, and clear logos using a TVDb ID. This is the go-to for standard TV show artwork. ### get_album_art Pulls CD art, album covers, and spine images using a MusicBrainz ID. Use this to find specific album covers for music projects. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find the posters for 'Inception' (TMDb ID: 2758). ``` **Response:** ``` I found the following artwork for **Inception**: * **Posters**: 15 available * **Fanart Backgrounds**: 12 * **Logos**: 8 * **Disc Art**: 3 Would you like the direct URLs for these images? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Get some HD banners for 'The Bear' (TVDb ID: 81345). ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved the high-resolution banners for **The Bear**: | Asset Type | URL | Resolution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | HD Banner 1 | [Link] | 4K | | HD Banner 2 | [Link] | 4K | These are optimized for large displays. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the latest music artist art added to the site. ``` **Response:** ``` Here are the most recent music artist additions to the database: * **Artist Name** (ID: mbid_123) - New backgrounds and logos added. * **Artist Name** (ID: mbid_456) - New concert thumbs available. Let me know if you want to see the specific artwork for any of these. ``` ## Capabilities ### Fetch movie posters and logos Get high-quality posters, clear logos, and disc art for any movie in the database. ### Grab high-resolution TV banners Pull high-definition backgrounds and season posters for large display screens. ### Pull music artist backgrounds Retrieve artist thumbnails, music logos, and concert backgrounds for music projects. ### Get album cover art Find CD art, album covers, and spine images for music albums. ### Browse recently added media assets See the newest artwork additions for movies, TV shows, and music artists. ### Retrieve HD assets for large displays Access high-resolution banners specifically designed for large-scale media setups. ## Use Cases ### Populating a Plex library A user asks their agent to find posters for 20 different movies. The agent uses `get_movie_art` to gather all URLs at once. ### Finding 4K banners for a home theater A home theater owner needs high-quality art for a large screen. They ask for HD banners for 'The Bear' and the agent uses `get_tv_art_hd`. ### Gathering music assets for a playlist A music lover wants to find specific album covers for a new playlist. The agent uses `get_album_art` to find spine images and covers. ### Checking for new show artwork A developer wants to see what new TV art has been added recently. The agent uses `get_latest_tv` to pull the newest additions. ## Benefits - Save hours of searching by using `get_movie_art` to find all types of posters and logos in one go. - Keep your media center consistent with `get_tv_art` for uniform banners across different seasons. - Get high-quality assets for large screens using `get_tv_art_hd` instead of blurry images. - Find specific music assets like concert thumbs and logos with `get_music_artist_art`. - Quickly discover new content with `get_latest_movies` and `get_latest_tv` to stay updated on new art. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get instant access to a massive library of high-quality media assets through a simple chat interface. 1. Get your free API key from Fanart.tv. 2. Add your key to the Vinkius settings. 3. Ask your AI client to find specific artwork for your media. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What can I do with the Fanart.tv MCP?** You can use it to find high-quality posters, banners, logos, and disc art for movies, TV shows, and music artists directly through your AI agent. **Can I get high-resolution images for my TV?** Yes, the Connector includes a specific tool for high-resolution backgrounds and banners designed for large display screens. **Does this work for music albums too?** It does. You can retrieve CD art, album covers, and spine images for music albums using a MusicBrainz ID. **How do I get the best posters for my media center?** By using the movie art tool, your agent can pull all available posters and logos for a specific title in one step, ensuring a consistent look. **Is there a way to find logos for TV shows?** Yes, the Connector can retrieve clear logos and show banners for various TV shows based on their TVDb IDs. **Can I find concert thumbs for music artists?** Yes, you can pull artist banners, logos, and concert thumbs for music artists using their MusicBrainz IDs. **How do I get artwork for a specific movie?** Just provide your AI client with the TMDb ID of the movie, and it will pull all available posters, backgrounds, and logos for you. **How do I get a Fanart.tv API key?** Sign up for a free account at [**fanart.tv**](https://fanart.tv/get-an-api-key/), go to your account settings and generate an API key. Personal keys are free and have a rate limit of 2 requests/second. **How do I find a movie's TMDb ID?** Search for the movie on [**The Movie Database (TMDb)**](https://www.themovisdb.org). The numeric ID is in the URL. For example, Fight Club's URL contains '550' as its TMDb ID. **How do I find a TV show's TVDb ID?** Search for the show on [**TheTVDB**](https://thetvdb.com). The numeric ID is in the URL. For example, Game of Thrones' URL contains '121361' as its TVDb ID. **How do I find a music artist's MusicBrainz ID?** Search for the artist on [**MusicBrainz**](https://musicbrainz.org). The UUID is the artist's MBID. For example, The Beatles' MBID is b10bbbfc-cf9e-42e0-be17-e2c3e1d2600d.