TVMaze MCP Server
Search TV shows, get episode guides, browse schedules, discover cast and crew — no API key required.
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What is the TVMaze MCP Server?
The TVMaze MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to TVMaze via 15 tools. Search TV shows, get episode guides, browse schedules, discover cast and crew — no API key required. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (15)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate TVMaze
Ask your AI agent "Search for 'Breaking Bad' and show me details." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 15 tools connected to real TVMaze data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
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TVMaze MCP Server capabilities
15 toolsReturns the episode name, season and number, air date, summary, runtime, image URL and show link. Get detailed info for a specific episode by ID
Returns all known future episodes across all shows and networks. This is a large response (multiple MB). Optionally filter by country code. Get the full future TV schedule
) by their numeric ID. Returns the person's name, birthday, birthplace, gender, photo, bio and external IDs (IMDb, Wikipedia, TVRage). Get detailed info for a specific person
Each credit includes the show name, character name, episode count and whether the role was main or recurring. Get all cast credits for a person
Each entry includes the show name, episode name, airtime, network and episode info. Optionally set country (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code, e.g. "US", "GB", "BR") and date (YYYY-MM-DD, default today). Get TV schedule for a specific date and country
Returns the show name, genres, network, premiered date, ended date, rating, image URL, summary, runtime, status (running, ended, in development) and external IDs (IMDb, TheTVDB, TVRage). Get detailed info for a specific TV show by ID
Each cast member includes the person's name, character name and a link to their photo. Useful for discovering who starred in a show. Get the cast for a TV show
) for a TV show. Each crew member includes their name, role type and credit type. Useful for finding directors, creators and key production staff. Get the crew for a TV show
Each episode includes the season and episode number, air date, name, summary, runtime and image URL. By default, special episodes are excluded; set specials=true to include them. Get all episodes for a TV show
Each image includes its type, resolution, and URL. Get images for a TV show
Each season includes its number, name, episode order, premiere date, network and image URL. Get all seasons for a TV show
Returns only show IDs. Use get_show for details on specific shows. Browse all TV shows in the database
Uses fuzzy matching. Returns multiple results with person names, photos and their notable shows. Search for actors and crew by name
Uses fuzzy matching with tolerance for typos. Returns multiple results ranked by relevance. Each result includes the show's name, genres, network, premiered year, rating, image URL and summary. Use single_search for exact single match. Search for TV shows by name
Returns exactly one result or none. Includes embedded details like episodes, cast and network info. Use this when you want the best match for a specific show name. Search for a single TV show with full details
What the TVMaze MCP Server unlocks
Connect to TVMaze and explore the world's TV database through natural conversation — no API key needed.
What you can do
- Show Search — Search for TV shows by title with fuzzy matching and typo tolerance
- Show Details — Get complete info including genres, network, ratings, status and external IDs (IMDb, TheTVDB)
- Episode Guides — Browse all episodes with season/episode numbers, air dates and summaries
- Cast & Crew — Discover who starred in a show and find directors, writers and producers
- TV Schedule — Check what's airing today or on any date, filtered by country
- People Search — Find actors and crew members with their full filmography
- Show Images — Access posters, banners and background images for any show
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. No API key needed — start searching immediately
3. Explore TV data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No API key required — completely free with CC BY-SA license.
Who is this for?
- TV Fans — discover new shows, check episode guides and find out who starred in their favorites
- Binge Watchers — browse episode lists, check season counts and find out when shows premiered
- Researchers — access TV schedule data, explore crew credits and track show statuses
Frequently asked questions about the TVMaze MCP Server
Do I need an API key?
No! TVMaze's API is completely free and requires no authentication. Just subscribe and start searching. Rate limit is 20 requests per 10 seconds per IP.
Can I search for shows by actor name?
Yes! Use search_people with the actor's name to find them, then use get_person_cast_credits to see all shows they've appeared in. This is useful for discovering an actor's complete TV filmography.
Can I check what's on TV tonight?
Yes! Use get_schedule with a country code (e.g. 'US', 'GB', 'BR') to see today's TV schedule. Each entry includes the show name, episode, airtime and network. You can also specify a different date with the date parameter (YYYY-MM-DD).
Can I get episode summaries?
Yes! Use get_show_episodes with a show ID to get all episodes with their season/episode numbers, air dates, names and summaries. Each episode includes the runtime and image URL as well.
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