Fanart.tv MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Fanart.tv as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add fanarttv --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Fanart.tv MCP Server
Connect to Fanart.tv and access the world's largest fan-created artwork database through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Fanart.tv as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Fanart.tv data drives decisions without human intervention.
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
The Fanart.tv MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Fanart.tv to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Fanart.tv MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Fanart.tv
Ask Claude: "Using Fanart.tv, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Fanart.tv MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Fanart.tv through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Fanart.tv tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Fanart.tv + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Fanart.tv MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Fanart.tv tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Fanart.tv nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Fanart.tv outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Fanart.tv status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Fanart.tv MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Fanart.tv to Claude Code via MCP:
get_album_art
Returns album art including: CD art, album covers, disc backgrounds and spine images. Get artwork for a music album by MusicBrainz ID
get_latest_movies
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
get_latest_music
tv. Returns a list of artists with their MusicBrainz IDs and recently added artwork. Get latest music artist artwork added to Fanart.tv
get_latest_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
get_movie_art
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
get_music_artist_art
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
get_tv_art
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
get_tv_art_hd
Returns high-resolution versions of backgrounds and banners suitable for large displays. Get HD artwork for a TV show by TVDb ID
Example Prompts for Fanart.tv in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Fanart.tv immediately.
"Get artwork for The Matrix (TMDb ID: 603)."
"Get artwork for Game of Thrones (TVDb ID: 121361)."
"Get artwork for The Beatles (MBID: b10bbbfc-cf9e-42e0-be17-e2c3e1d2600d)."
Troubleshooting Fanart.tv MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Fanart.tv to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Fanart.tv + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Fanart.tv MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Fanart.tv with your favorite client
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Connect Fanart.tv to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.