Fanart.tv Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Get high-quality movie posters and TV show banners for your media library.
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Why people use Fanart.tv
Fanart.tv for Movie and TV Media Assets
This Connector changes that by letting your AI client pull everything from one place. Just tell your agent what show you need, and it grabs the posters, banners, and logos for you. You get a consistent look for your entire library without leaving your chat window.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to a massive library of high-quality media assets through a simple chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Populating a Plex library
A user asks their agent to find posters for 20 different movies.
- Real-world use case 02
Finding 4K banners for a home theater
A home theater owner needs high-quality art for a large screen.
- Real-world use case 03
Gathering music assets for a playlist
A music lover wants to find specific album covers for a new playlist.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete Fanart.tv capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Fanart.tv.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Fanart.tv.
- 01 Capability
Get tv art hd
Fetches high-resolution backgrounds and banners for large TV displays. This is perfect for 4K screens and large media setups.
- 02 Capability
Get latest movies
Shows a list of new movie artwork additions and TMDb IDs. Use this to stay current on the newest movie assets available.
- 03 Capability
Get latest music
Lists recently added music artist artwork including IDs and backgrounds. Use this to see the newest music assets on the platform.
- 04 Capability
Get latest tv
Pulls the latest TV show artwork and TVDb IDs from the database. It's great for seeing what new show art just dropped.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Fanart.tv.
- 05 Capability
Get movie art
Finds movie posters, logos, and disc art using a TMDb ID. This gives you a full list of assets for any specific movie.
- 06 Capability
Get music artist art
Retrieves artist banners, logos, and concert thumbs via MusicBrainz ID. This helps you find specific music visuals quickly.
- 07 Capability
Get tv art
Gets show banners, season posters, and clear logos using a TVDb ID. This is the go-to for standard TV show artwork.
- 08 Capability
Get album art
Pulls CD art, album covers, and spine images using a MusicBrainz ID. Use this to find specific album covers for music projects.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Fanart.tv to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Fanart.tv from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iMXCOcITMSUMNH6R59nKGt7zxKaTCqEGb3HeaOT5/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Fanart.tv, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Fanart.tv for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iMXCOcITMSUMNH6R59nKGt7zxKaTCqEGb3HeaOT5/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Fanart.tv URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Fanart.tv in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fanarttv": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iMXCOcITMSUMNH6R59nKGt7zxKaTCqEGb3HeaOT5/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Fanart.tv
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Fanart.tv, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fanarttv": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iMXCOcITMSUMNH6R59nKGt7zxKaTCqEGb3HeaOT5/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Fanart.tv
Ask Copilot: "Using Fanart.tv, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fanarttv": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iMXCOcITMSUMNH6R59nKGt7zxKaTCqEGb3HeaOT5/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Fanart.tv
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Fanart.tv, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fanarttv": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iMXCOcITMSUMNH6R59nKGt7zxKaTCqEGb3HeaOT5/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Fanart.tv
Ask Cline: "Using Fanart.tv, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add fanarttv --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iMXCOcITMSUMNH6R59nKGt7zxKaTCqEGb3HeaOT5/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Fanart.tv
Ask Claude: "Using Fanart.tv, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Fanart.tv can move forward.
It's for media center hobbyists who want their libraries to look perfect, developers building entertainment apps, and graphic designers looking for specific assets.
Media Center Enthusiast
Populates their personal Plex or Kodi library with consistent, high-quality art on a weekend project.
App Developer
Integrates high-res banners and logos into a custom streaming or music app during a Tuesday sprint.
Graphic Designer
Finds specific fan-made banners or logos for fan projects or merch designs while working on a deadline.
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Before you connect
Questions about Fanart.tv.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What can I do with the Fanart.tv MCP?
You can use it to find high-quality posters, banners, logos, and disc art for movies, TV shows, and music artists directly through your AI agent.
Can I get high-resolution images for my TV?
Yes, the Connector includes a specific capability for high-resolution backgrounds and banners designed for large display screens.
Does this work for music albums too?
It does. You can retrieve CD art, album covers, and spine images for music albums using a MusicBrainz ID.
How do I get the best posters for my media center?
By using the movie art capability, your agent can pull all available posters and logos for a specific title in one step, ensuring a consistent look.
Is there a way to find logos for TV shows?
Yes, the Connector can retrieve clear logos and show banners for various TV shows based on their TVDb IDs.
Can I find concert thumbs for music artists?
Yes, you can pull artist banners, logos, and concert thumbs for music artists using their MusicBrainz IDs.
How do I get artwork for a specific movie?
Just provide your AI client with the TMDb ID of the movie, and it will pull all available posters, backgrounds, and logos for you.
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.
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.
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.
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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