Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server?
Connect your AI agent to The Movie Database (TMDB) to access a world of cinematic information through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Search & Discover — Find movies and TV shows using text search or advanced filters like genres, ratings, and release dates via
search_moviesanddiscover_movies. - Deep Metadata — Fetch comprehensive details for movies, TV series, specific seasons, and individual episodes using
get_movie_details,get_tv_details, andget_tv_episode_details. - Cast & Crew — Retrieve detailed biographies and filmographies for actors and production members with
get_person_details. - Certifications & Config — Access official movie/TV certifications and system configurations to understand regional content ratings.
- Account Management — Manage guest sessions and retrieve account-specific details for personalized interactions.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your TMDB API Read Access Token (v4)
- Start exploring the world of cinema from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more manual searching through browser tabs to find release dates or cast lists. Your AI acts as a dedicated film buff and database researcher.
Built-in capabilities (13)
Create a new guest session
Create a new request token
Discover movies by filters
Get TMDB account details
Get TMDB API configuration
Get movie certifications
Get details for a specific movie
Get details for a specific person
Get TV certifications
Get details for a specific TV series
Get details for a specific TV episode
Get details for a specific TV season
Search for movies by text
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings TMDB (The Movie Database) data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 13 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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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
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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
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
TMDB (The Movie Database) in VS Code Copilot
TMDB (The Movie Database) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect TMDB (The Movie Database) to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for TMDB (The Movie Database) in VS Code Copilot
The TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 13 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in VS Code Copilot only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
TMDB (The Movie Database) for VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I filter movies by specific genres and ratings?
Yes! Use the discover_movies tool. You can provide genre IDs in with_genres and use other filters like sort_by to find highly-rated content.
How do I get information about a specific actor?
Use the get_person_details tool with the person's unique ID. It will return their biography, place of birth, and other metadata.
Can I see the episodes of a specific TV season?
Absolutely. Use get_tv_season_details by providing the series_id and the season_number. It will list all episodes in that season.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .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.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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