Fanart.tv MCP Server
Get high-quality artwork for movies, TV shows and music — posters, fanart, logos, banners and more.
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What is the Fanart.tv MCP Server?
The Fanart.tv MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Fanart.tv via 8 tools. Get high-quality artwork for movies, TV shows and music — posters, fanart, logos, banners and more. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (8)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Fanart.tv
Ask your AI agent "Get artwork for The Matrix (TMDb ID: 603)." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 8 tools connected to real Fanart.tv data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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Fanart.tv MCP Server capabilities
8 toolsReturns album art including: CD art, album covers, disc backgrounds and spine images. Get artwork for a music album by MusicBrainz ID
tv. Returns a list of movies with their TMDb IDs and recently added artwork types. Useful for discovering new artwork additions. Get latest movie artwork added to Fanart.tv
tv. Returns a list of artists with their MusicBrainz IDs and recently added artwork. Get latest music artist artwork added to Fanart.tv
tv. Returns a list of TV shows with their TVDb IDs and recently added artwork. Get latest TV show artwork added to Fanart.tv
Returns movie art including: movie posters, fanart backgrounds, logos, banners, clear art, clear logos, disc art and movie thumbs. Each image includes URL, language, likes count and dimensions. Get artwork for a movie by TMDb ID
Returns artist art including: artist thumbs, artist backgrounds (fanart), music logos, music banners, artist logos and concert thumbs. Get artwork for a music artist by MusicBrainz ID
Returns show art including: show banners, fanart backgrounds, season posters, season banners, clear logos, season thumbs and show thumbs. Get artwork for a TV show by TVDb ID
Returns high-resolution versions of backgrounds and banners suitable for large displays. Get HD artwork for a TV show by TVDb ID
What the Fanart.tv MCP Server unlocks
Connect to Fanart.tv and access the world's largest fan-created artwork database through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Movie Art — Get posters, fanart backgrounds, logos, clear art, disc art and more for any movie
- TV Show Art — Retrieve show banners, season posters, season banners, clear logos and show thumbs
- HD TV Art — Get high-resolution backgrounds and banners suitable for large displays
- Music Artist Art — Find artist thumbs, backgrounds, music logos, banners and concert thumbs
- Album Art — Get CD art, album covers, disc backgrounds and spine images for albums
- Latest Artwork — Browse recently added artwork for movies, TV shows and music
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Fanart.tv API Key (free registration)
3. Start getting artwork from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Media Centers — Power Plex, Kodi, Jellyfin and other media center applications with artwork
- Developers — integrate high-quality artwork into entertainment applications
- Designers — discover fan-created artwork for movies, shows and music artists
Frequently asked questions about the Fanart.tv MCP Server
How do I get a Fanart.tv API key?
Sign up for a free account at fanart.tv, 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). 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. 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. The UUID is the artist's MBID. For example, The Beatles' MBID is b10bbbfc-cf9e-42e0-be17-e2c3e1d2600d.
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Connect Fanart.tv with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
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