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
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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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_moviesanddiscover_movies. - Deep Metadata — Fetch comprehensive details for movies, TV series, specific seasons, and individual episodes using
get_movie_details,get_tv_details, andget_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 guest session on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Create a new guest session
Create request token on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Create a new request token
Discover movies on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Discover movies by filters
Get account details on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get TMDB account details
Get configuration on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get TMDB API configuration
Get movie certifications on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get movie certifications
Get movie details on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get details for a specific movie
Get person details on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get details for a specific person
Get tv certifications on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get TV certifications
Get tv details on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get details for a specific TV series
Get tv episode details on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get details for a specific TV episode
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 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.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"Add the server
mcp_config.jsonSave and reload
Start using TMDB (The Movie Database)
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.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 13 tools are immediately available
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.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from TMDB (The Movie Database) and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query TMDB (The Movie Database) tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from TMDB (The Movie Database) and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
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.
"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 Windsurf
Common issues when connecting TMDB (The Movie Database) to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
TMDB (The Movie Database) + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
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.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Explore More MCP Servers
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