How to Use the TVMaze MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Q: How do I find a show's full schedule using TVMaze and OpenAI Agents SDK?

You can use getfullschedule if you need every future episode across all networks. It’s a big hit, so be prepared for the data volume. You can even narrow it down by passing in a country code.

Q: What kind of cast information does TVMaze provide to OpenAI Agents SDK?

The getshowcast tool lets your agent get every cast member's name, character name, and photo link for any show. It’s useful for confirming who starred in a specific role.

Q: Can I search for people by their name with TVMaze and OpenAI Agents SDK?

Yep. Use searchpeople when you need to find actors or crew members, even if you're not sure of the spelling. The results include photos and their most notable shows.

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Get a show's full cast and crew list.

Need to know who played what? Use `get_show_cast` to pull names, characters, and photo links for any given TV show. This is perfect for building agent logic that needs to confirm talent details. Want more than just the actors? The `get_show_crew` tool gives you roles like directors and creators, listing their type and credit status. Your agents can build out a complete production team roster instantly.

Search for any TV show using fuzzy matching.

Don't worry about typos when looking up titles. The `search_shows` tool uses fuzzy matching to find shows, even if the input is sloppy. It returns multiple results ranked by how relevant they are. Need something precise? If you know the exact name, run `single_search`. This hits hard for a single show and embeds all the details—episodes, cast, network info—in one go.

Find detailed episode information by ID.

Getting basic data isn't enough. The `get_episode` tool returns rich details: summary, runtime, air date, and image URL for a specific episode. It gives you the full context of that one piece of content. For deep dives into an entire series, use `get_show_episodes`. This lists all seasons and episodes, giving you summaries and runtimes without having to hit multiple endpoints.

Setup guide

Set up TVMaze MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
openai-agents package (pip install openai-agents)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install the SDK

Run pip install openai-agents to install the OpenAI Agents SDK. The MCP integration is built-in — no extra dependencies needed.
2

Connect via SSE transport

Use MCPServerSse with your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. The SDK auto-discovers all TVMaze tools at runtime.
3

Create your Agent

Pass the MCP to Agent(mcp_servers=[server]). The agent receives TVMaze tools as native definitions — JSON schemas resolve automatically.
4

Run the agent

Call Runner.run(agent, prompt) to execute. The agent invokes the appropriate TVMaze tools and returns structured results. Copy the full example on the right to get started.

agent.py

import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerSse

async def main():
    async with MCPServerSse(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ) as server:
        agent = Agent(
            name="TVMaze Agent",
            instructions="You have access to TVMaze tools.",
            mcp_servers=[server],
        )
        result = await Runner.run(agent, "List recent transactions")
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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Common questions about TVMaze MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

You can use `get_full_schedule` if you need every future episode across all networks. It’s a big hit, so be prepared for the data volume. You can even narrow it down by passing in a country code.

The `get_show_cast` tool lets your agent get every cast member's name, character name, and photo link for any show. It’s useful for confirming who starred in a specific role.

Yep. Use `search_people` when you need to find actors or crew members, even if you're not sure of the spelling. The results include photos and their most notable shows.

This MCP Server handles show details, episode summaries, cast credits, and personal information like birthdays and roles. Everything relates to television production.

The server primarily touches public domain show metadata, including titles, genre classifications, network names, character names, and episode summaries.

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