TVMaze MCP Server for CrewAI 15 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Connect your CrewAI agents to TVMaze through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every TVMaze tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.
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from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
agent = Agent(
role="TVMaze Specialist",
goal="Help users interact with TVMaze effectively",
backstory=(
"You are an expert at leveraging TVMaze tools "
"for automation and data analysis."
),
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcps=["https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"],
)
task = Task(
description=(
"Explore all available tools in TVMaze "
"and summarize their capabilities."
),
agent=agent,
expected_output=(
"A detailed summary of 15 available tools "
"and what they can do."
),
)
crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)
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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.
When paired with CrewAI, TVMaze becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call TVMaze tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.
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 CrewAI 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 CrewAI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the TVMaze MCP Server with CrewAI.
Install CrewAI
Run pip install crewai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com
Customize the agent
Adjust the role, goal, and backstory to fit your use case
Run the crew
Run python crew.py. CrewAI auto-discovers 15 tools from TVMaze
Why Use CrewAI with the TVMaze MCP Server
CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with TVMaze through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent collaboration lets you decompose complex workflows into specialized roles, one agent researches, another analyzes, a third generates reports, each with access to MCP tools
CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass Vinkius Edge URL directly in the `mcps` parameter and agents auto-discover every available tool at runtime
Built-in task delegation and shared memory mean agents can pass context between steps without manual state management, enabling multi-hop reasoning across tool calls
Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports
TVMaze + CrewAI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the TVMaze MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries TVMaze for raw data, then a second analyst agent cross-references findings and flags anomalies. all without human handoff
Scheduled intelligence reports: set up a crew that periodically queries TVMaze, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format
Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain TVMaze tools with other MCP servers in the same crew, letting agents correlate data across multiple providers in a single workflow
Compliance and audit automation: a compliance agent queries TVMaze against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team
TVMaze MCP Tools for CrewAI (15)
These 15 tools become available when you connect TVMaze to CrewAI 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 CrewAI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI 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 CrewAI
Common issues when connecting TVMaze to CrewAI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not discovered
Agent not using tools
Timeout errors
Rate limiting or 429 errors
TVMaze + CrewAI FAQ
Common questions about integrating TVMaze MCP Server with CrewAI.
How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?
tools/list method. This means tools are always fresh and reflect the server's current capabilities. No tool schemas need to be hardcoded.Can different agents in the same crew use different MCP servers?
mcps list, so you can assign specific servers to specific roles. For example, a reconnaissance agent might use a domain intelligence server while an analysis agent uses a vulnerability database server.What happens when an MCP tool call fails during a crew run?
Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?
process=Process.parallel, each calling different MCP tools concurrently. This is ideal for workflows where separate data sources need to be queried simultaneously.Can I run CrewAI crews on a schedule (cron)?
crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.Connect TVMaze with your favorite client
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Connect TVMaze to CrewAI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 15 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.