How do I find my IMDB API Key?

Register for an account at the [**imdbapi.dev portal**](https://imdbapi.dev/), 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` tool providing a title ID to retrieve the list of all actors and their roles.

IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP Server for Cursor 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: IMDB API (Unofficial)
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Author: Vinkius

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  }
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About IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire cinematic research and media auditing workflow with the IMDB API (Unofficial), the comprehensive source for global film and television metadata. By connecting this IMDB intelligence to your agent, you transform complex movie searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for titles, audit audience ratings, and retrieve detailed cast metadata without you ever touching a film database. Whether you are conducting industry research or managing local viewing constraints, your agent acts as a real-time cinematic consultant, ensuring your data is always comprehensive and up-to-the-minute.

Cursor's Agent mode turns IMDB API (Unofficial) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from IMDB API (Unofficial) and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 4 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Title Auditing — Search for thousands of movies and TV shows by keyword and retrieve detailed metadata, including years and genres.
Rating Oversight — Audit audience ratings for any title to understand the current industry lead in cinematic reception instantly.
Cast Discovery — Retrieve full cast and crew lists for specific titles to assist in deep-dive filmography classification.
Metadata Intelligence — Retrieve unique IMDB identifiers (ttIDs) and synopsis details to assist in professional media auditing.
Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your cinematic research workflow is always operational.

The IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP Server exposes 4 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 IMDB API (Unofficial) to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the IMDB API (Unofficial) 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 IMDB API (Unofficial)

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using IMDB API (Unofficial), help me...". 4 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with IMDB API (Unofficial) 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

IMDB API (Unofficial) + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the IMDB API (Unofficial) 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

IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP Tools for Cursor (4)

These 4 tools become available when you connect IMDB API (Unofficial) to Cursor via MCP:

check_api_status

Check if the IMDB service is operational

get_imdb_cast_details

Get the full cast and crew list for a specific IMDB title

get_imdb_movie_details

g., tt1234567). Get full metadata and synopsis for a specific IMDB title by ID

search_imdb_movies

Search for movies and TV shows on IMDB

Example Prompts for IMDB API (Unofficial) in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with IMDB API (Unofficial) immediately.

"Search for 'Inception' using IMDB."

"Show the cast for movie with ID 'tt0111161' (The Shawshank Redemption)."

"Search for TV shows about 'space' on IMDB."

Troubleshooting IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting IMDB API (Unofficial) 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.

IMDB API (Unofficial) + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating IMDB API (Unofficial) 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.