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.

Fanart.tv MCP Server for Cursor 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Fanart.tv
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Author: Vinkius

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fanarttv": {
      "url": "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.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Fanart.tv into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Fanart.tv and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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 Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Fanart.tv MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Fanart.tv

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Fanart.tv, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Fanart.tv MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Fanart.tv through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Fanart.tv + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Fanart.tv MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Fanart.tv MCP Tools for Cursor (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Fanart.tv to Cursor 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 Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor

Common issues when connecting Fanart.tv to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Fanart.tv + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Fanart.tv MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.