How to Use the IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP in Windsurf
Use the IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP Server in Windsurf to pull live movie metadata directly into your codebase.
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Connect IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect IMDB API (Unofficial) to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Search and retrieve data in Windsurf
Windsurf can use `search_imdb_movies` to find specific titles without leaving your editor. Cascade parses the query and returns a list of matching IDs for further processing. You can then pass those IDs to `get_imdb_movie_details` to grab the synopsis, release date, and user ratings. It saves you from manual browser lookups.
Audit cast lists with Windsurf
If you need to verify actor filmographies, use `get_imdb_cast_details`. It provides the full cast list for any title linked by its ID. Cascade handles the chain of events to extract exactly the names you need. Just tell it which movie to examine and watch the results appear in your context.
Monitor status inside Windsurf
The `check_api_status` tool ensures the connection is live before you run your scripts. It prevents errors caused by downtime or connection timeouts. Run this check once when you start your session. It keeps your workflow predictable by verifying the upstream service health instantly.
Set up IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP in Windsurf
Prerequisites
- Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP configuration
Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. - 2
Add the IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Refresh MCPs
Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
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Verify in Cascade
Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my IMDB API (Unofficial) payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the IMDB API (Unofficial) tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"imdb-api-unofficial-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP in Windsurf
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