Bring Tv Database
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Create your Vinkius account to connect TVMaze to VS Code Copilot and start using all 15 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 TVMaze MCP Server?
Connect to TVMaze and explore the world's TV database through natural conversation — no API key needed.
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
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- No API key needed — start searching immediately
- Explore TV data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No API key required — completely free with CC BY-SA license.
Who is this for?
- TV Fans — discover new shows, check episode guides and find out who starred in their favorites
- Binge Watchers — browse episode lists, check season counts and find out when shows premiered
- Researchers — access TV schedule data, explore crew credits and track show statuses
Built-in capabilities (15)
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
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
) 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
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
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
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
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
) 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
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
Each image includes its type, resolution, and URL. Get images for a TV show
Each season includes its number, name, episode order, premiere date, network and image URL. Get all seasons for a TV show
Returns only show IDs. Use get_show for details on specific shows. Browse all TV shows in the database
Uses fuzzy matching. Returns multiple results with person names, photos and their notable shows. Search for actors and crew by name
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
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
Why VS Code Copilot?
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.
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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
TVMaze in VS Code Copilot
Why run TVMaze with Vinkius?
The TVMaze 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 15 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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Professionals who connect TVMaze to VS Code Copilot 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
TVMaze for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and TVMaze 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
Do I need an API key?
No! TVMaze's API is completely free and requires no authentication. Just subscribe and start searching. Rate limit is 20 requests per 10 seconds per IP.
Can I search for shows by actor name?
Yes! Use search_people with the actor's name to find them, then use get_person_cast_credits to see all shows they've appeared in. This is useful for discovering an actor's complete TV filmography.
Can I check what's on TV tonight?
Yes! Use get_schedule with a country code (e.g. 'US', 'GB', 'BR') to see today's TV schedule. Each entry includes the show name, episode, airtime and network. You can also specify a different date with the date parameter (YYYY-MM-DD).
Can I get episode summaries?
Yes! Use get_show_episodes with a show ID to get all episodes with their season/episode numbers, air dates, names and summaries. Each episode includes the runtime and image URL as well.
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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