How to Use the TVMaze MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I use TVMaze and Cursor to get detailed show info?

Just call the getshow tool. You'll receive the name, genres, network, premiere/end dates, rating, runtime, summary, and external IDs for that entire series.

Q: Can I get the full cast list for a specific TVMaze series using Cursor?

Yes. Use getshowcast. This tool lists every cast member, providing their name, character name, and photo link directly into your script.

Q: What are the best ways to search for TVMaze content using Cursor?

If you know a show's exact title, use singlesearch. If you just have a general idea or might misspell it, run searchshows instead. Both options help you locate what you need.

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Cross-Referencing People Data with the MCP Server

If you need to build a function that links an actor to all their work, `get_person` handles it. Give it the person's numeric ID and you get back their name, birthday, birthplace, photo URL, bio, and even external IDs for IMDb or Wikipedia.

Retrieving Full Episode Guides with Cursor

To build an episode guide endpoint, use `get_show_episodes`. This tool gives you season/episode number, air date, name, summary, and runtime for a specific show. You can also set `specials=true` if you need to include bonus or special episodes.

Getting All Known Future Broadcasts with the MCP Server

For scheduling features, call `get_full_schedule`. This returns every future episode across all shows and networks. Since this response is huge (multiple MB), it's perfect for loading into a large data structure in your code.

Setup guide

Set up TVMaze MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the TVMaze MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent TVMaze transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the TVMaze tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about TVMaze MCP in Cursor

Just call the `get_show` tool. You'll receive the name, genres, network, premiere/end dates, rating, runtime, summary, and external IDs for that entire series.

This server touches media metadata: show names, episode summaries, character roles, person IDs, network information, and broadcast dates. It's all structured data ready for your database.

Yes. Use `get_show_cast`. This tool lists every cast member, providing their name, character name, and photo link directly into your script.

If you know a show's exact title, use `single_search`. If you just have a general idea or might misspell it, run `search_shows` instead. Both options help you locate what you need.

The server returns complex objects containing strings (names, summaries), numbers (episode count, runtime), and dates (air date, premiere date). You'll also get multiple URLs for images.

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