Trakt MCP Server for Cursor 18 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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About Trakt MCP Server
Connect to Trakt and explore the world's most popular TV and movie tracking platform through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Trakt into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Trakt and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 18 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Search — Find movies, TV shows, episodes and people by title or name
- Movie Details — Get ratings, cast, crew, genres and related movies
- Show Details — Get seasons, episodes, cast, ratings and related shows
- Trending — See what's currently trending on Trakt in real-time
- Popular — Discover the most popular movies and shows
- Calendar — Get upcoming episode premieres and air dates
The Trakt MCP Server exposes 18 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor 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 Trakt to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Trakt MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using Trakt
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Trakt, help me...". 18 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Trakt MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Trakt through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Trakt + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Trakt MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Trakt MCP Tools for Cursor (18)
These 18 tools become available when you connect Trakt to Cursor via MCP:
get_calendar
Scope can be "my" (user's watched shows) or "all" (all shows). Returns episodes with air dates, times and show info. Get upcoming episode calendar
get_collection
Requires OAuth access token. Returns collected items with metadata and media info. Get the authenticated user's collection
get_history
Requires OAuth access token. Optionally filter by type and ID. Get the authenticated user's watch history
get_movie
Returns title, year, overview, runtime, rating, genres, languages, certification, trailer and poster URLs. Get detailed info for a specific movie
get_movie_people
Each person includes their name, Trakt ID, character name (for cast) and job title (for crew). Get cast and crew for a specific movie
get_movie_ratings
Returns total ratings, average score and the count of votes for each rating level. Get ratings distribution for a specific movie
get_popular
Popularity is based on overall engagement and activity. Returns paginated results. Get the most popular movies or shows
get_related_movies
Each related movie includes title, year, overview, rating and poster URL. Get movies related to a specific movie
get_related_shows
Each related show includes title, year, overview, rating and poster URL. Get shows related to a specific TV show
get_show
Returns title, year, overview, status, runtime, rating, genres, network, certification, trailer and poster URLs. Get detailed info for a specific TV show
get_show_episodes
Each episode includes episode number, title, overview, runtime, ratings and first aired date. Get all episodes for a specific season of a TV show
get_show_people
Get cast and crew for a TV show
get_show_ratings
Returns total ratings, average score and vote counts per rating level. Get ratings distribution for a TV show
get_show_seasons
Each season includes season number, episode count, air date, rating and overview. Get all seasons for a TV show
get_trending
Trending is based on what users are actively watching and checking in. Returns items with viewer counts. Get currently trending movies or shows
get_watched
Requires OAuth access token. Returns items with play counts and last watched timestamps. Get the authenticated user's watched history
get_watchlist
Requires an OAuth access token. Returns movies and/or shows the user has added to their watchlist. Get the authenticated user's watchlist
search
Returns results with titles, years, ratings, genres, IDs and synopsis. Use type parameter to narrow results: "movie", "show", "episode", "person" or "list". Search for movies, shows, episodes, people or lists on Trakt
Example Prompts for Trakt in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Trakt immediately.
"What movies are trending right now?"
"Show me info about Breaking Bad."
"Who directed The Matrix and who starred in it?"
Troubleshooting Trakt MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Trakt to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Trakt + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Trakt MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect Trakt to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 18 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.