TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDKGive OpenAI Agents SDK 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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The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect TMDB (The Movie Database) through Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails. no manual schema definitions required.

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The TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK is a standout in the Knowledge Management category — giving your AI agent 13 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerStreamableHttp

async def main():
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    async with MCPServerStreamableHttp(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ) as mcp_server:

        agent = Agent(
            name="TMDB (The Movie Database) Assistant",
            instructions=(
                "You help users interact with TMDB (The Movie Database). "
                "You have access to 13 tools."
            ),
            mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
        )

        result = await Runner.run(
            agent, "List all available tools from TMDB (The Movie Database)"
        )
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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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.

The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 13 tools from TMDB (The Movie Database) through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries TMDB (The Movie Database), another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.

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 OpenAI Agents SDK 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 OpenAI Agents SDK

When OpenAI Agents SDK 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 OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP

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

Install the SDK

Run pip install openai-agents in your Python environment

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com

Run the script

Save the code above and run it: python agent.py

Explore tools

The agent will automatically discover 13 tools from TMDB (The Movie Database)

Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server

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

Native MCP integration via `MCPServerSse`, pass the URL and the SDK auto-discovers all tools with full type safety

Built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns let you build production-grade agents without reinventing safety infrastructure

Lightweight and composable: chain multiple agents and MCP servers in a single pipeline with minimal boilerplate

First-party OpenAI support ensures optimal compatibility with GPT models for tool calling and structured output

TMDB (The Movie Database) + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases

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

Automated workflows: build agents that query TMDB (The Movie Database), process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously

Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries TMDB (The Movie Database), another analyzes results, a third generates reports

Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through TMDB (The Movie Database) tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop

Customer support bots: agents query TMDB (The Movie Database) to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention

Example Prompts for TMDB (The Movie Database) in OpenAI Agents SDK

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK 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 OpenAI Agents SDK

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

MCPServerStreamableHttp not found

Ensure you have the latest version: pip install --upgrade openai-agents

Agent not calling tools

Make sure your prompt explicitly references the task the tools can help with.

TMDB (The Movie Database) + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ

Common questions about integrating TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.

How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?

Use MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.

Can I use multiple MCP servers in one agent?

Yes. Pass a list of MCPServerSse instances to the agent constructor. The agent can use tools from all connected servers within a single run.

Does the SDK support streaming responses?

Yes. The SDK supports SSE and Streamable HTTP transports, both of which work natively with Vinkius.

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