TVMaze MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 15 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.
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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.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings TVMaze data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 15 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the TVMaze MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Start using TVMaze
Ask Copilot: "Using TVMaze, help me...". 15 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the TVMaze MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with TVMaze through the Model Context Protocol.
VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
TVMaze + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the TVMaze MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step
DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review
Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses
Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples
TVMaze MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (15)
These 15 tools become available when you connect TVMaze to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting TVMaze to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not available
TVMaze + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating TVMaze MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.Connect TVMaze with your favorite client
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Connect TVMaze to VS Code Copilot
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 15 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.