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Connect TVMaze 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 episode guides and cast lists directly into your AI client.

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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 · 15 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 15 available through TVMaze.

  1. 01

    Single search

    Finds the best match for a specific TV show. It returns full details including episodes, cast, and network info.

  2. 02

    Get person

    Retrieves detailed information about a person using their numeric ID. You get their bio, birthday, and links to IMDb or Wikipedia.

  3. 03

    Get show crew

    Lists the crew members for a specific show. Use this to find directors, writers, or producers.

  4. 04

    Get show episodes

    Provides a list of all episodes for a show. It includes air dates, summaries, and runtime data.

Capability set02 / 04

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 15 available through TVMaze.

  1. 05

    Get episode

    Fetches specific details for a single episode. It provides the summary, air date, and image URL.

  2. 06

    Get full schedule

    Returns a massive list of all upcoming episodes across all networks. You can filter this by country.

  3. 07

    Get person cast credits

    Lists every show a person has worked on. It shows their character name and how many episodes they appeared in.

  4. 08

    Get schedule

    Checks the TV schedule for a specific date and country. It shows what is airing and on which network.

Capability set03 / 04

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 15 available through TVMaze.

  1. 09

    Get show

    Gets comprehensive details for a show via its ID. This includes status, ratings, and external database links.

  2. 10

    Get show cast

    Identifies the actors in a show. It provides their names, character roles, and photos.

  3. 11

    Get show images

    Retrieves posters, banners, and background images for a specific show.

  4. 12

    Get shows

    Browses the entire database to return a list of show IDs.

Capability set04 / 04

13-15

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 15 available through TVMaze.

  1. 13

    Get show seasons

    Lists all seasons for a show, including premiere dates and episode counts.

  2. 14

    Search people

    Searches for actors and crew members by name. It returns their photos and notable credits.

  3. 15

    Search shows

    Searches for multiple TV shows using fuzzy matching. It works even if you misspell a title.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Verifying Credits

Ask your agent to confirm which actor played a specific character in a past season.

02

Planning Watch Lists

Use the episode guides to see how many seasons a show has before starting it.

03

Daily Schedule Checks

Ask what is airing tonight in your country to avoid missing a premiere.

04

Filmography Research

Find every show an actor has appeared in by querying their person ID.

Automate a task

Put TVMaze 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

TVMaze 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 TVMaze 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

1005ms average. Fast in production.

TVMaze is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1131ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
766ms
Slowest day
1131ms
14-day trend
Slowing+13%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 15 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 TVMaze, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

TVMaze Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LDpJkwhpFfwwhfOomQaw5hAp2UEphl7LFZF5rSpw/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 — TVMaze capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tvmaze-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LDpJkwhpFfwwhfOomQaw5hAp2UEphl7LFZF5rSpw/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 TVMaze in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work TVMaze owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone who needs to query television metadata without manual searching.

  • 01

    TV Researchers

    They hand off the task of gathering crew credits and episode histories to the agent.

  • 02

    Content Creators

    They use the agent to quickly verify cast lists or show statuses for scripts and articles.

  • 03

    Data Analysts

    They pull schedule and rating data to feed into larger datasets.

FAQ

Questions TVMaze owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need to sign up for a TVMaze API key?

    No. This MCP handles everything, so you don't need to manage any external API credentials.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use this with?

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

  • 03

    Can I find out when a show airs in the UK?

    Yes. You can use the schedule capabilities and specify the country code for the UK.

  • 04

    Does it work if I misspell a show name?

    Yes. The search capabilities use fuzzy matching to find the correct show even with typos.

  • 05

    How is this different from just searching Google?

    This MCP allows your AI agent to pull structured, specific data like episode counts, crew roles, and exact air times directly into your conversation.

  • 06

    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.

  • 07

    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.

  • 08

    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).

  • 09

    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.

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