TVMaze MCP Server for Claude Desktop 15 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"tvmaze": {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
"url": "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 Desktop is the definitive way to connect TVMaze to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 15 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
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 Desktop 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 Desktop via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the TVMaze MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
Open Claude Desktop Settings
Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json
Add the MCP Server
Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section
Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server
Start using TVMaze
Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 15 tools are now available
Why Use Claude Desktop with the TVMaze MCP Server
Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with TVMaze through the Model Context Protocol.
Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network
TVMaze + Claude Desktop Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the TVMaze MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation
Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language
Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary
Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation
TVMaze MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (15)
These 15 tools become available when you connect TVMaze to Claude Desktop 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 Desktop
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop 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 Desktop
Common issues when connecting TVMaze to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not appearing after restart
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).Authentication error
Tools not showing in chat
TVMaze + Claude Desktop FAQ
Common questions about integrating TVMaze MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?
claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?
Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?
Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?
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Connect TVMaze to Claude Desktop
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 15 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.