TVMaze MCP Server for Cursor 15 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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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.
Cursor's Agent mode turns TVMaze into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from TVMaze and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 15 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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 Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the TVMaze MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using TVMaze
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using TVMaze, help me...". 15 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the TVMaze MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with TVMaze through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
TVMaze + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the TVMaze MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
TVMaze MCP Tools for Cursor (15)
These 15 tools become available when you connect TVMaze to Cursor 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 Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor
Common issues when connecting TVMaze to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
TVMaze + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating TVMaze MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect TVMaze to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 15 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.