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Connect Fanart.tv to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get high-resolution posters and logos for your media projects.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Fanart.tv.

  1. 01

    Get latest music

    Fetches a list of recently added music artists along with their MusicBrainz IDs and new artwork.

  2. 02

    Get latest tv

    Retrieves a list of recently added TV shows including their TVDb IDs and new artwork.

  3. 03

    Get movie art

    Provides movie assets like posters, backgrounds, logos, and disc art using a TMDb ID.

  4. 04

    Get music artist art

    Returns artist-specific imagery including thumbnails, backgrounds, and logos via MusicBrainz ID.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Fanart.tv.

  1. 05

    Get tv art

    Accesses TV show assets such as banners, season posters, and logos using a TVDb ID.

  2. 06

    Get album art

    Finds album covers, CD art, and spine images using a MusicBrainz ID.

  3. 07

    Get latest movies

    Lists the most recently added movie artwork to help you discover new assets.

  4. 08

    Get tv art hd

    Pulls high-resolution backgrounds and banners for TV shows when you need quality for large displays.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Media Library Population

Ask your agent to find posters for a specific movie to use in a local media center.

02

App Development

Have your agent retrieve album art URLs to test image loading in a new music app.

03

Design Inspiration

Use the agent to find high-quality fanart backgrounds for a graphic design project.

04

Content Discovery

Ask for the latest added music or movie art to see what's new in the database.

Automate a task

Put Fanart.tv to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Fanart.tv works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Fanart.tv to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Fanart.tv, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Fanart.tv. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Fanart.tv Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iMXCOcITMSUMNH6R59nKGt7zxKaTCqEGb3HeaOT5/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Fanart.tv capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fanarttv-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iMXCOcITMSUMNH6R59nKGt7zxKaTCqEGb3HeaOT5/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Fanart.tv in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Fanart.tv owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone managing digital media libraries or designing entertainment-focused interfaces.

  • 01

    Media Center Admins

    They use the agent to find assets for platforms like Kodi or Jellyfin.

  • 02

    Developers

    They ask the agent to fetch image URLs for integration into entertainment apps.

  • 03

    Designers

    They use the agent to quickly find fan-created imagery for creative projects.

FAQ

Questions Fanart.tv owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need a Fanart.tv account?

    Yes, you will need to register for a free account on Fanart.tv to get an API key.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

    You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    What kind of image formats can I get?

    The MCP provides URLs for various assets including posters, banners, logos, and backgrounds.

  • 04

    Can I get high-resolution images?

    Yes, the get_tv_art_hd capability specifically provides high-resolution backgrounds and banners.

  • 05

    How do I identify a specific movie or artist?

    The capabilities work best when you provide the TMDb ID for movies, TVDb ID for shows, or MusicBrainz ID for music.

  • 06

    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.

  • 07

    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.

  • 08

    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.

  • 09

    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.

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