IMDB (Unofficial) Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Pull movie and TV show metadata for cinematic research.
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Why people use IMDB (Unofficial)
IMDB API (Unofficial) Movie Metadata Research
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the digging for you. Just ask for a cast list or a summary of a title, and the data appears in your chat instantly. You get to focus on the analysis while the agent handles the data retrieval.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to professional-grade movie data without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Fact-checking a script
A writer asks the agent to verify if a specific actor was in a 1990s thriller.
- Real-world use case 02
Market research
A producer wants a list of all space-themed shows.
- Real-world use case 03
Metadata auditing
A content manager needs to pull synopses for 50 different movies.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete IMDB (Unofficial) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with IMDB (Unofficial).
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through IMDB (Unofficial).
- 01 Capability
Get imdb cast details
Pull the entire cast and crew list for any specific title. Use this to map out actors and production staff.
- 02 Capability
Get imdb movie details
Get the full synopsis and metadata for a specific title by its ID. This is great for deep dives into production details.
- 03 Capability
Check api status
See if the IMDB service is currently online. This ensures your research workflow won't hit a wall.
- 04 Capability
Search imdb movies
Look up thousands of movies and TV shows using keywords. This helps you find specific titles quickly.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask IMDB (Unofficial) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use IMDB (Unofficial) from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_D0FdwAOHw9TwFHNhQU9nypxQHPgMXresg6pxMwhz/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it IMDB (Unofficial), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable IMDB (Unofficial) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_D0FdwAOHw9TwFHNhQU9nypxQHPgMXresg6pxMwhz/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the IMDB (Unofficial) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable IMDB (Unofficial) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"imdb-api-unofficial": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_D0FdwAOHw9TwFHNhQU9nypxQHPgMXresg6pxMwhz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using IMDB (Unofficial)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using IMDB (Unofficial), help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"imdb-api-unofficial": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_D0FdwAOHw9TwFHNhQU9nypxQHPgMXresg6pxMwhz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using IMDB (Unofficial)
Ask Copilot: "Using IMDB (Unofficial), help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"imdb-api-unofficial": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_D0FdwAOHw9TwFHNhQU9nypxQHPgMXresg6pxMwhz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using IMDB (Unofficial)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using IMDB (Unofficial), help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"imdb-api-unofficial": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_D0FdwAOHw9TwFHNhQU9nypxQHPgMXresg6pxMwhz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using IMDB (Unofficial)
Ask Cline: "Using IMDB (Unofficial), help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add imdb-api-unofficial --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_D0FdwAOHw9TwFHNhQU9nypxQHPgMXresg6pxMwhz/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using IMDB (Unofficial)
Ask Claude: "Using IMDB (Unofficial), show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work IMDB (Unofficial) can move forward.
Film critics, media researchers, and entertainment ops who are tired of manual data entry and want to automate media auditing.
Film Critic
Fact-checks cast lists and checks ratings for articles on a Tuesday afternoon.
Media Researcher
Maps out genre trends and finds obscure titles for academic or industry reports.
Entertainment Lead
Audits cinematic markers and production details for creative briefs.
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TVMaze
Search TV shows, get episode guides, browse schedules, discover cast and crew. no API key required.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep IMDB (Unofficial) connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about IMDB (Unofficial).
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the IMDB API (Unofficial) find TV shows too?
Yes, it covers both movies and television series. You can search for shows by keyword or get specific metadata for any title in the database.
How do I get cast lists for a movie?
Your agent can pull the full list of actors and crew members using the cast details capability. You just need to provide the title or ID.
Can I use the IMDB API (Unofficial) for research?
It's perfect for research. You can pull synopses, ratings, and production details to build comprehensive reports without manual searching.
Does this Connector work for international films?
Yes, it accesses a global database of film and television metadata, making it useful for international media research.
How do I know if the IMDB service is down?
You can ask your agent to check the API status. It will tell you if the service is currently operational so you don't waste time troubleshooting.
How do I find my IMDB API Key?
Register for an account at the imdbapi.dev portal, and you will find your API Key in your dashboard after subscription. Copy and paste it below.
Does it support TV series?
Yes. The API provides metadata and ratings for both movies and television series indexed in the IMDB database.
Can the agent show the full cast list?
Yes. Use the get_imdb_cast_details capability providing a title ID to retrieve the list of all actors and their roles.
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