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Connect Imdb API Unofficial 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. Pull real-time film and television data into your AI workflow.

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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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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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.

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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.

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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 · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through IMDB (Unofficial).

  1. 01

    Get imdb movie details

    This capability fetches the full metadata and synopsis for a specific title using its IMDB ID.

  2. 02

    Check API status

    Use this to verify if the IMDB service is currently online and responding to requests.

  3. 03

    Get imdb cast details

    This capability retrieves the complete list of cast and crew members for a specific IMDB title.

  4. 04

    Search imdb movies

    This capability lets your agent search the IMDB database for movies and TV shows using keywords.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Media Auditing

Verify cast details and technical metadata for large media databases.

02

Trend Analysis

Monitor audience ratings and genre patterns across different film eras.

03

Content Research

Pull synopses and release information to build content summaries.

04

Production Tracking

Check crew lists to keep track of industry professionals and their work.

Automate a task

Put IMDB (Unofficial) 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

IMDB (Unofficial) 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 IMDB (Unofficial) 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.

Observed, not estimated

885ms average. Fast in production.

IMDB (Unofficial) is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1256ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
721ms
Slowest day
1256ms
14-day trend
Stable+2%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 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 IMDB (Unofficial), so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

IMDB (Unofficial) Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_D0FdwAOHw9TwFHNhQU9nypxQHPgMXresg6pxMwhz/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 — IMDB (Unofficial) capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "imdb-api-unofficial-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_D0FdwAOHw9TwFHNhQU9nypxQHPgMXresg6pxMwhz/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 IMDB (Unofficial) in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work IMDB (Unofficial) owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to pull accurate media data into their existing workflows without manual searching.

  • 01

    Film Critics

    They use the agent to monitor movie trends and pull official metadata for articles.

  • 02

    Media Researchers

    They hand off the task of verifying cast details and genre patterns to their agent.

  • 03

    Entertainment Leads

    They use the agent to perform rapid audits of cinematic markers and media themes.

FAQ

Questions IMDB (Unofficial) owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this to my AI client?

    You connect it once through Vinkius to any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 02

    Do I need my own API key?

    Yes, you will need to enter your Unofficial IMDB API Key to use the capabilities.

  • 03

    What kind of data can my agent retrieve?

    Your agent can get movie synopses, cast and crew lists, audience ratings, and unique IMDB IDs.

  • 04

    Is this the official IMDB API?

    No, this is an unofficial API designed for easier integration with AI agents.

  • 05

    Can I search for TV shows too?

    Yes, the search capability works for both movies and television shows.

  • 06

    How do I find my IMDB API Key?

    Register for an account at the imdbapi.dev portal, and you will find your API Key in your dashboard after subscription. Copy and paste it below.

  • 07

    Does it support TV series?

    Yes. The API provides metadata and ratings for both movies and television series indexed in the IMDB database.

  • 08

    Can the agent show the full cast list?

    Yes. Use the get_imdb_cast_details capability providing a title ID to retrieve the list of all actors and their roles.

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