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Create your Vinkius account to connect Fanart.tv to Cline 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.
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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 Cline?
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Fanart.tv tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
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Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
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Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
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Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
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Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
Fanart.tv in Cline
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
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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 Cline 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 Cline
Every request between Cline 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 Cline connect to MCP servers?
Cline reads MCP server configurations from its settings panel in VS Code. Add the server URL and Cline discovers all available tools on initialization.
Can Cline run MCP tools without approval?
By default, Cline asks for confirmation before executing tool calls. You can configure auto-approval rules for trusted servers in the settings.
Does Cline support multiple MCP servers at once?
Yes. Configure as many servers as needed. Cline can use tools from different servers within the same autonomous task execution.
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