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

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect TMDB (The Movie Database) through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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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.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple TMDB (The Movie Database) tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 13 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf

When Windsurf 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

Search movies on TMDB (The Movie Database)

Search for movies by text

Connect TMDB (The Movie Database) to Windsurf via MCP

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

01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
04

Start using TMDB (The Movie Database)

Open Cascade and ask: "Using TMDB (The Movie Database), help me...". 13 tools available

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

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

01

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

02

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

03

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 13 tools are immediately available

04

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

TMDB (The Movie Database) + Windsurf Use Cases

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

01

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from TMDB (The Movie Database) and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

02

Live debugging: query TMDB (The Movie Database) tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

03

Documentation generation: pull schema information from TMDB (The Movie Database) and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

04

Rapid prototyping: combine TMDB (The Movie Database) data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for TMDB (The Movie Database) in Windsurf

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

01

"Search for the movie 'Inception'."

02

"Discover top-rated horror movies from 2023."

03

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

Troubleshooting TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server with Windsurf

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

01

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

TMDB (The Movie Database) + Windsurf FAQ

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

01

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.
02

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.
03

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.

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