OMDb API MCP Server for CrewAI 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Connect your CrewAI agents to OMDb API through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every OMDb API tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.
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from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
agent = Agent(
role="OMDb API Specialist",
goal="Help users interact with OMDb API effectively",
backstory=(
"You are an expert at leveraging OMDb API tools "
"for automation and data analysis."
),
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcps=["https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"],
)
task = Task(
description=(
"Explore all available tools in OMDb API "
"and summarize their capabilities."
),
agent=agent,
expected_output=(
"A detailed summary of 12 available tools "
"and what they can do."
),
)
crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)
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About OMDb API MCP Server
Connect the OMDb API (Open Movie Database) to any AI agent and access comprehensive movie and TV show data including IMDb ratings, Rotten Tomatoes scores, full cast & crew, plot summaries, box office figures, and awards through natural conversation.
When paired with CrewAI, OMDb API becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call OMDb API tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.
What you can do
- Search Movies & Series — Find any movie or TV show by title keyword with results showing IMDb ID, type, year, and poster references
- Get by IMDb ID — Retrieve complete details for any title using its unique IMDb ID (most accurate method, no title ambiguity)
- Get by Title — Look up any movie or series by its exact title with optional filters for type and release year
- Full Plot Synopses — Access both short and full-length plot summaries for deep understanding of any film or series
- Multi-Source Ratings — Get ratings from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic all in one call to compare critical consensus
- Search by Type — Filter searches specifically for movies, TV series, or episodes to narrow results precisely
- Episode Details — Get information about specific TV episodes including air date, synopsis, director, and writer
- Batch Lookup — Retrieve details for multiple titles at once using comma-separated IMDb IDs — perfect for franchise comparisons
- Box Office Data — Access theatrical box office gross figures for movies
- Production & Awards — Get studio information, award details, and content ratings (PG, PG-13, R, etc.)
The OMDb API MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to CrewAI 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 OMDb API to CrewAI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the OMDb API MCP Server with CrewAI.
Install CrewAI
Run pip install crewai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com
Customize the agent
Adjust the role, goal, and backstory to fit your use case
Run the crew
Run python crew.py. CrewAI auto-discovers 12 tools from OMDb API
Why Use CrewAI with the OMDb API MCP Server
CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with OMDb API through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent collaboration lets you decompose complex workflows into specialized roles, one agent researches, another analyzes, a third generates reports, each with access to MCP tools
CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass Vinkius Edge URL directly in the `mcps` parameter and agents auto-discover every available tool at runtime
Built-in task delegation and shared memory mean agents can pass context between steps without manual state management, enabling multi-hop reasoning across tool calls
Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports
OMDb API + CrewAI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the OMDb API MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries OMDb API for raw data, then a second analyst agent cross-references findings and flags anomalies. all without human handoff
Scheduled intelligence reports: set up a crew that periodically queries OMDb API, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format
Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain OMDb API tools with other MCP servers in the same crew, letting agents correlate data across multiple providers in a single workflow
Compliance and audit automation: a compliance agent queries OMDb API against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team
OMDb API MCP Tools for CrewAI (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect OMDb API to CrewAI via MCP:
get_by_imdb_id
g., "tt0468569" for The Dark Knight). Returns: Title, Year, Rated (content rating), Released (date), Runtime, Genre, Director, Writer, Actors, Plot, Language, Country, Awards, Ratings (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic), Metascore, imdbRating, imdbVotes, imdbID, Type (movie/series/episode), DVD release date, BoxOffice gross, Production studio, and Website. Use this when you have an IMDb ID and need complete movie/series information. This is the most accurate method — IMDb IDs are unique and unambiguous. Optional plot parameter: "short" (brief synopsis) or "full" (complete plot summary). Get complete details for a movie or TV series using its IMDb ID
get_by_title
Returns the same fields as get_by_imdb_id: Title, Year, Rated, Runtime, Genre, Director, Writer, Actors, Plot, Ratings (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic), BoxOffice, Production studio, etc. Use this when you know the title but not the IMDb ID. IMPORTANT: If multiple items share the same title, the API may return the first match or an error. To narrow results, use the optional type filter (movie/series/episode) and year filter. For more precise matching, prefer get_by_imdb_id when available. Get details for a movie or TV series by its exact title
get_episode
Returns: Title (episode name), Year (air year), Released (air date), Runtime, Genre, Director, Writer, Actors, Plot (episode synopsis), Language, Country, Ratings, imdbRating, imdbVotes, imdbID, and Type (episode). Use this after finding an episode via search_episodes to get its full details. The IMDb ID is required — get it from search results or from a TV series season/episode listing. Get details for a specific TV episode using its IMDb ID
get_full_by_imdb_id
This is the same as get_by_imdb_id but always uses plot="full" for the most comprehensive synopsis. Returns: Title, Year, Rated, Released, Runtime, Genre, Director, Writer, Actors, full Plot, Language, Country, Awards, Ratings (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic), Metascore, imdbRating, imdbVotes, imdbID, Type, DVD release date, BoxOffice gross, Production studio, and Website. Using IMDb ID is the most accurate method — IDs are unique and unambiguous unlike titles which can have duplicates. The full plot provides deeper synopsis detail compared to the short version. Get the most detailed information for a movie or series using its IMDb ID
get_full_by_title
This is the same as get_by_title but always uses plot="full" for the most comprehensive synopsis. Returns: Title, Year, Rated, Released, Runtime, Genre, Director, Writer, Actors, full Plot, Language, Country, Awards, Ratings (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic), Metascore, imdbRating, imdbVotes, imdbID, Type, DVD release date, BoxOffice gross, Production studio, and Website. Use this when users want the complete plot summary and all metadata for a specific title. The full plot can be significantly longer than the short version, providing deeper synopsis detail. Get the most detailed information for a movie or series by title
get_multiple_by_id
Each ID is fetched individually and results are combined into one response. If any ID fails, it will be returned with an error message while others still succeed. Use this when comparing multiple films, getting info for a franchise, or batch-processing a list of IMDb IDs. Format: comma-separated IMDb IDs without spaces (e.g., "tt0468569,tt1375666,tt0816692"). Each result includes: Title, Year, Rated, Runtime, Genre, Director, Actors, Plot (short), Ratings, imdbRating, imdbVotes, Type, BoxOffice, Production, and more. Get details for multiple movies/series at once using their IMDb IDs
get_ratings
Also returns: Title, Year, Type, imdbRating, imdbVotes, and Metascore as individual fields. Use this when users ask "what is the rating of...", "how is X rated?", or want to compare scores across platforms. You can search by title (first parameter) or by IMDb ID (set use_imdb_id=true for the second parameter). Note: Not all titles have ratings from all three sources — some may be missing. Get all available ratings (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) for a movie or series
get_short_plot
The short plot provides a concise synopsis — ideal for quick identification or brief descriptions. Returns: Title, Year, Rated, Runtime, Genre, Director, Actors, short Plot, Ratings, and other metadata. Use this when users want a quick summary without the lengthy full plot. For the complete synopsis, use get_full_by_title or get_full_by_imdb_id instead. Get a brief plot summary for a movie or series by title
search
Returns a paginated list of matching titles. Each result includes: Title, Year, IMDb ID, Type (movie/series/episode), and Poster URL. Results are paginated (10 per page); use the page parameter to get more results (pages 1-100). Use this when users ask to "find movies about..." or "search for..." a topic. Optional filters: type (movie/series/episode) and year (YYYY format). Note: Search results are brief — use get_by_imdb_id or get_by_title with the returned IMDb ID for full details. Search for movies, TV series, or episodes by title keyword
search_episodes
Returns a paginated list of matching episode titles. Each result includes: Title, Year, IMDb ID, Type (always "episode"), and Poster URL. Use this when users want to find specific TV episodes by title or keyword. Episode titles often include the series name followed by the episode name. Results are paginated (10 per page); use the page parameter to navigate results. Search for TV episodes only (excludes movies and full series)
search_movies
Returns a paginated list of matching movie titles. Each result includes: Title, Year, IMDb ID, Type (always "movie"), and Poster URL. Use this when users specifically want to find movies (not TV shows) by keyword. Results are paginated (10 per page); use the page parameter to navigate results. Optional year filter narrows results to a specific release year. Search for movies only (excludes TV series and episodes)
search_series
Returns a paginated list of matching series titles. Each result includes: Title, Year (or year range like "2008-2013"), IMDb ID, Type (always "series"), and Poster URL. Use this when users specifically want to find TV shows (not movies) by keyword. Results are paginated (10 per page); use the page parameter to navigate results. Optional year filter narrows results to series that started in a specific year. Search for TV series only (excludes movies and episodes)
Example Prompts for OMDb API in CrewAI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with OMDb API immediately.
"What are the ratings for The Dark Knight?"
"Search for movies directed by Christopher Nolan with Interstellar in the title."
"Compare the Lord of the Rings trilogy movies: tt0120737, tt0167261, tt0167260"
Troubleshooting OMDb API MCP Server with CrewAI
Common issues when connecting OMDb API to CrewAI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not discovered
Agent not using tools
Timeout errors
Rate limiting or 429 errors
OMDb API + CrewAI FAQ
Common questions about integrating OMDb API MCP Server with CrewAI.
How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?
tools/list method. This means tools are always fresh and reflect the server's current capabilities. No tool schemas need to be hardcoded.Can different agents in the same crew use different MCP servers?
mcps list, so you can assign specific servers to specific roles. For example, a reconnaissance agent might use a domain intelligence server while an analysis agent uses a vulnerability database server.What happens when an MCP tool call fails during a crew run?
Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?
process=Process.parallel, each calling different MCP tools concurrently. This is ideal for workflows where separate data sources need to be queried simultaneously.Can I run CrewAI crews on a schedule (cron)?
crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.Connect OMDb API with your favorite client
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Connect OMDb API to CrewAI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.