Bring Media Assets
to Claude Desktop
Create your Vinkius account to connect Fanart.tv to Claude Desktop and start using all 8 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the Fanart.tv MCP Server?
Connect to Fanart.tv and access the world's largest fan-created artwork database through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Movie Art — Get posters, fanart backgrounds, logos, clear art, disc art and more for any movie
- TV Show Art — Retrieve show banners, season posters, season banners, clear logos and show thumbs
- HD TV Art — Get high-resolution backgrounds and banners suitable for large displays
- Music Artist Art — Find artist thumbs, backgrounds, music logos, banners and concert thumbs
- Album Art — Get CD art, album covers, disc backgrounds and spine images for albums
- Latest Artwork — Browse recently added artwork for movies, TV shows and music
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Fanart.tv API Key (free registration)
- Start getting artwork from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Media Centers — Power Plex, Kodi, Jellyfin and other media center applications with artwork
- Developers — integrate high-quality artwork into entertainment applications
- Designers — discover fan-created artwork for movies, shows and music artists
Built-in capabilities (8)
Returns album art including: CD art, album covers, disc backgrounds and spine images. Get artwork for a music album by MusicBrainz ID
tv. Returns a list of movies with their TMDb IDs and recently added artwork types. Useful for discovering new artwork additions. Get latest movie artwork added to Fanart.tv
tv. Returns a list of artists with their MusicBrainz IDs and recently added artwork. Get latest music artist artwork added to Fanart.tv
tv. Returns a list of TV shows with their TVDb IDs and recently added artwork. Get latest TV show artwork added to Fanart.tv
Returns movie art including: movie posters, fanart backgrounds, logos, banners, clear art, clear logos, disc art and movie thumbs. Each image includes URL, language, likes count and dimensions. Get artwork for a movie by TMDb ID
Returns artist art including: artist thumbs, artist backgrounds (fanart), music logos, music banners, artist logos and concert thumbs. Get artwork for a music artist by MusicBrainz ID
Returns show art including: show banners, fanart backgrounds, season posters, season banners, clear logos, season thumbs and show thumbs. Get artwork for a TV show by TVDb ID
Returns high-resolution versions of backgrounds and banners suitable for large displays. Get HD artwork for a TV show by TVDb ID
Why Claude Desktop?
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Fanart.tv to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 8 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
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Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
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Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
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Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
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Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network
Fanart.tv in Claude Desktop
Why run Fanart.tv with Vinkius?
The Fanart.tv connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 8 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Fanart.tv using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Fanart.tv and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Fanart.tv to Claude Desktop through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Fanart.tv for Claude Desktop
Every request between Claude Desktop and Fanart.tv is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a Fanart.tv API key?
Sign up for a free account at fanart.tv, go to your account settings and generate an API key. Personal keys are free and have a rate limit of 2 requests/second.
How do I find a movie's TMDb ID?
Search for the movie on The Movie Database (TMDb). The numeric ID is in the URL. For example, Fight Club's URL contains '550' as its TMDb ID.
How do I find a TV show's TVDb ID?
Search for the show on TheTVDB. The numeric ID is in the URL. For example, Game of Thrones' URL contains '121361' as its TVDb ID.
How do I find a music artist's MusicBrainz ID?
Search for the artist on MusicBrainz. The UUID is the artist's MBID. For example, The Beatles' MBID is b10bbbfc-cf9e-42e0-be17-e2c3e1d2600d.
How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?
When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the 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?
Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully. if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.
Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the 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?
Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.
Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?
Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL. Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.
Server not appearing after restart
Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).
Authentication error
Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.
Tools not showing in chat
Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting. wait a few seconds.
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