How to Use the TVMaze MCP in Claude

Q: How do I use TVMaze and Claude Desktop to find a specific episode?

Just call the getepisode tool. You provide an ID, and it spits out the name, season/number, air date, summary, runtime, and even an image URL for that single episode.

Q: Can I get the full schedule for a specific date with TVMaze and Claude Desktop?

Yes. Use getschedule. You set the country code (like 'US') and the desired date, and it returns all known shows airing at that time across various networks.

Q: How do I search for TVMaze content using Claude Desktop?

You can use searchshows or searchpeople. Both tools handle fuzzy matching, meaning if you misspell a show name or actor's name, the tool will still find the right results.

Q: What kind of image data does TVMaze touch when using Claude Desktop?

The server retrieves various types of images. For example, getshow provides an image URL for a show's main banner, and getepisode gives one for the episode itself.

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Discovering Show Details with the MCP Server

Need to know everything about a show? The `get_show` tool returns the name, genre list, network, and status for any TV series. You also get key dates like when it premiered or ended, along with external IDs (like IMDb) so you can cross-reference data elsewhere.

Finding Cast Members using Claude Desktop

Want to know who played what? Use `get_show_cast` to pull the full cast list for a show. Each result specifies the person's name, their character name, and provides a photo link. It makes tracking roles across different seasons simple.

Getting Full Cast Credits with the MCP Server

For deep-dive research on actors, `get_person_cast_credits` gives you every credit associated with one person's numeric ID. You see the show name, character name, and whether that role was main or just recurring.

Setup guide

Set up TVMaze MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The TVMaze MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the TVMaze MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under tvmaze-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tvmaze-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about TVMaze MCP in Claude Desktop

Just call the `get_episode` tool. You provide an ID, and it spits out the name, season/number, air date, summary, runtime, and even an image URL for that single episode.

This server touches highly structured media metadata, including show names, character names, person IDs, and air dates. This information is all derived from broadcast television records.

Yes. Use `get_schedule`. You set the country code (like 'US') and the desired date, and it returns all known shows airing at that time across various networks.

You can use `search_shows` or `search_people`. Both tools handle fuzzy matching, meaning if you misspell a show name or actor's name, the tool will still find the right results.

The server retrieves various types of images. For example, `get_show` provides an image URL for a show's main banner, and `get_episode` gives one for the episode itself.

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