How to Use the TVMaze MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I find a show's cast using Windsurf?

Run getshow first to get the show ID. Then, pass that ID into getshowcast. Your agent collects every cast member's name and character name linked directly to that series.

Q: What if I need a full historical schedule dump using TVMaze and Windsurf?

You can use the getfullschedule tool. It returns all known future episodes across every network, which is a huge response—multiple megabytes of data. You just specify the country code you're interested in.

Q: Can I search for an actor by name using TVMaze and Windsurf?

Yeah, searchpeople handles that. It uses fuzzy matching so typos don't kill your plan. You get multiple results with photos and a list of their notable shows to pick from.

Q: Does the TVMaze MCP Server support finding crew members?

Absolutely. Use getshowcrew on any show ID. It pulls names, role types (like Director or Writer), and specific credit types for key production staff.

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Mapping a Show's Complete Data Profile

Windsurf can map a show's entire history for you using `get_show` and related tools. Start by calling `get_show` to grab the basics—genres, network, summary—and then follow up with `get_show_seasons`. This process gives you every season number, premiere date, and associated image URL. Need more detail? You can chain that result into `get_show_episodes` to list all episodes in that show, grabbing the runtime, name, and air date for each one. It's a complete picture of the series.

Discovering People and Their Roles

Want to build a profile on an actor? Windsurf uses `get_person` to pull their name, bio, birthday, and external IDs (like IMDb). Then, you can run `get_person_cast_credits` to see every show they've been in. It lists the show name, character name, and if that role was main or recurring. It’s smart because you don't have to guess what data belongs together. You simply set the goal: 'Find everything about this actor,' and Windsurf handles chaining `get_person` with `get_show_cast` to pull their starring roles in a specific show.

Finding Specific Episodes by Detail

Sometimes you only know the season number or an approximate date. Use `get_episode` when you have that ID; it returns the episode name, air date, summary, and runtime instantly. You can also use `get_show_episodes` to list all episodes for a show by season. If you’re trying to locate historical data, running `get_schedule` lets your agent check the full TV schedule for a specific country code and date range. It collects every known future episode across multiple networks.

Setup guide

Set up TVMaze MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

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

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the TVMaze MCP

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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my TVMaze payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the TVMaze tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about TVMaze MCP in Windsurf

Run `get_show` first to get the show ID. Then, pass that ID into `get_show_cast`. Your agent collects every cast member's name and character name linked directly to that series.

You can use the `get_full_schedule` tool. It returns all known future episodes across every network, which is a huge response—multiple megabytes of data. You just specify the country code you're interested in.

Yeah, `search_people` handles that. It uses fuzzy matching so typos don't kill your plan. You get multiple results with photos and a list of their notable shows to pick from.

Absolutely. Use `get_show_crew` on any show ID. It pulls names, role types (like Director or Writer), and specific credit types for key production staff.

It touches structured text data, primarily episode summaries, character name strings, show names, and air dates. This helps you build your dashboard without touching sensitive personal identifiers.

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