TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server for ClineGive Cline instant access to 13 tools to Create Guest Session, Create Request Token, Discover Movies, and more

Name: TMDB (The Movie Database)
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire TMDB (The Movie Database) through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tmdb-the-movie-database": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server

Connect your AI agent to The Movie Database (TMDB) to access a world of cinematic information through natural conversation.

Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including TMDB (The Movie Database) tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 13 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.

What you can do

Search & Discover — Find movies and TV shows using text search or advanced filters like genres, ratings, and release dates via search_movies and discover_movies.
Deep Metadata — Fetch comprehensive details for movies, TV series, specific seasons, and individual episodes using get_movie_details, get_tv_details, and get_tv_episode_details.
Cast & Crew — Retrieve detailed biographies and filmographies for actors and production members with get_person_details.
Certifications & Config — Access official movie/TV certifications and system configurations to understand regional content ratings.
Account Management — Manage guest sessions and retrieve account-specific details for personalized interactions.

The TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server exposes 13 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cline in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 13 TMDB (The Movie Database) tools available for Cline

When Cline connects to TMDB (The Movie Database) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning movies, tv-shows, entertainment, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create

Create guest session on TMDB (The Movie Database)

Create a new guest session

create

Create request token on TMDB (The Movie Database)

Create a new request token

discover

Discover movies on TMDB (The Movie Database)

Discover movies by filters

get

Get account details on TMDB (The Movie Database)

Get TMDB account details

get

Get configuration on TMDB (The Movie Database)

Get TMDB API configuration

get

Get movie certifications on TMDB (The Movie Database)

Get movie certifications

get

Get movie details on TMDB (The Movie Database)

Get details for a specific movie

get

Get person details on TMDB (The Movie Database)

Get details for a specific person

get

Get tv certifications on TMDB (The Movie Database)

Get TV certifications

get

Get tv details on TMDB (The Movie Database)

Get details for a specific TV series

get

Get tv episode details on TMDB (The Movie Database)

Get details for a specific TV episode

get

Get tv season details on TMDB (The Movie Database)

Get details for a specific TV season

Search movies on TMDB (The Movie Database)

Search for movies by text

Connect TMDB (The Movie Database) to Cline via MCP

Follow these steps to wire TMDB (The Movie Database) into Cline. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel

Add remote server

Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON

Start using TMDB (The Movie Database)

Ask Cline: "Using TMDB (The Movie Database), help me...". 13 tools available

Why Use Cline with the TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server

Cline provides unique advantages when paired with TMDB (The Movie Database) through the Model Context Protocol.

Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts

Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window

Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation

Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing

TMDB (The Movie Database) + Cline Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from TMDB (The Movie Database) and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests

Codebase refactoring: use TMDB (The Movie Database) tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas

Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from TMDB (The Movie Database) and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads

Incident response: query TMDB (The Movie Database) for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings

Example Prompts for TMDB (The Movie Database) in Cline

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with TMDB (The Movie Database) immediately.

"Search for the movie 'Inception'."

"Discover top-rated horror movies from 2023."

"Get the details for season 1 of the TV show with ID 1399."

Troubleshooting TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server with Cline

Common issues when connecting TMDB (The Movie Database) to Cline through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

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TMDB (The Movie Database) + Cline FAQ

Common questions about integrating TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server with Cline.

How does Cline connect to MCP servers?

Cline reads MCP server configurations from its settings panel in VS Code. Add the server URL and Cline discovers all available tools on initialization.