TVMaze MCP Server for Claude Code 15 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add TVMaze as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add tvmaze --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About TVMaze MCP Server
Connect to TVMaze and explore the world's TV database through natural conversation — no API key needed.
Claude Code registers TVMaze as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 15 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where TVMaze data drives decisions without human intervention.
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
The TVMaze MCP Server exposes 15 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect TVMaze to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the TVMaze MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using TVMaze
Ask Claude: "Using TVMaze, show me...". 15 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the TVMaze MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with TVMaze through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using TVMaze tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
TVMaze + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the TVMaze MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed TVMaze tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query TVMaze nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe TVMaze outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query TVMaze status endpoints and alert on anomalies
TVMaze MCP Tools for Claude Code (15)
These 15 tools become available when you connect TVMaze to Claude Code via MCP:
get_episode
Returns the episode name, season and number, air date, summary, runtime, image URL and show link. Get detailed info for a specific episode by ID
get_full_schedule
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
get_person
) 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
get_person_cast_credits
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
get_schedule
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
get_show
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
get_show_cast
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
get_show_crew
) 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
get_show_episodes
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
get_show_images
Each image includes its type, resolution, and URL. Get images for a TV show
get_show_seasons
Each season includes its number, name, episode order, premiere date, network and image URL. Get all seasons for a TV show
get_shows
Returns only show IDs. Use get_show for details on specific shows. Browse all TV shows in the database
search_people
Uses fuzzy matching. Returns multiple results with person names, photos and their notable shows. Search for actors and crew by name
search_shows
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
single_search
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
Example Prompts for TVMaze in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with TVMaze immediately.
"Search for 'Breaking Bad' and show me details."
"Show me the full cast of The Office."
"What's on TV tonight in the US?"
Troubleshooting TVMaze MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting TVMaze to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
TVMaze + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating TVMaze MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect TVMaze with your favorite client
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Connect TVMaze to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 15 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.