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TMDB (The Movie Database) Connector for AI agents.

13 live capabilities

Get real-time movie and TV show metadata for your research.

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Why people use TMDB (The Movie Database)

TMDB for Cinema Metadata Research

This Connector lets you just ask your agent for the info. It pulls the biographies and show details directly into your chat, saving you from the manual hunt.

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What Vinkius changes

You get instant access to a massive cinema database through a simple chat interface.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    Verifying actor filmographies

    A scriptwriter needs to know if an actor was active in a specific year.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Finding high-rated horror movies

    A YouTuber wants to find top-rated horror movies from 2023.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Summarizing TV seasons

    A TV critic needs a summary of a specific season.

Complete set · 13capabilities

The complete TMDB (The Movie Database) capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with TMDB (The Movie Database).

Capability set01 / 04

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through TMDB (The Movie Database).

  1. 01 Capability

    Get account details

    Check your TMDB account information quickly. This helps you confirm your current account status.

  2. 02 Capability

    Get configuration

    See your current API configuration details. Use this to verify your connection settings.

  3. 03 Capability

    Get movie certifications

    Find out the official ratings for a specific movie. This is great for checking regional age limits.

  4. 04 Capability

    Get movie details

    Get the full data for a single film title. It provides everything from summaries to runtime.

Capability set02 / 04

05—07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through TMDB (The Movie Database).

  1. 05 Capability

    Get person details

    Pull biographies and filmographies for actors and crew. Use this to see an actor's entire career history.

  2. 06 Capability

    Create request token

    Generate a new request token for your session. This keeps your interaction with the database active.

  3. 07 Capability

    Search movies

    Find movies using simple text search queries. It's the fastest way to locate a specific title.

Capability set03 / 04

08—10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through TMDB (The Movie Database).

  1. 08 Capability

    Get tv certifications

    Look up official ratings for TV shows. This ensures you have the correct regional content data.

  2. 09 Capability

    Get tv details

    Get complete information on a specific TV series. This includes overview data for the whole show.

  3. 10 Capability

    Discover movies

    Filter movies based on specific genres, ratings, and dates. It helps you find hidden gems in a crowded category.

Capability set04 / 04

11—13

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through TMDB (The Movie Database).

  1. 11 Capability

    Create guest session

    Start a new guest session for temporary data access. This is useful for quick, one-off queries.

  2. 12 Capability

    Get tv episode details

    Pull specific data for a single TV episode. Use this for granular summaries of a specific show's history.

  3. 13 Capability

    Get tv season details

    See the breakdown of a specific TV season. This helps you see how many episodes are in a season.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask TMDB (The Movie Database) to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use TMDB (The Movie Database) from the conversation.

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Claude · Web + desktop

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Connector URL · ready to paste

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https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0C6ugaOyy1juWrhQvmxGhYRbtZlwBy2ZJ6bt7IVF/mcp
  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it TMDB (The Movie Database), and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable TMDB (The Movie Database) for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work TMDB (The Movie Database) can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the film researcher who needs to verify credits quickly, the content creator building a media app, or the movie buff who wants to deep-dive into TV history without the manual browsing.

01

Film Researcher

Verifying production credits and actor filmographies for historical accuracy on a Tuesday afternoon.

02

Content Creator

Gathering metadata for video descriptions or social media posts to keep their feed updated.

03

Media App Developer

Fetching structured data for prototype testing and database population.

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01 15 capabilities

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Search movies, TV shows, people, get details, cast, trailers, and discover content via TMDb API.

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02 12 capabilities

OMDb API

Search movies & TV shows, get ratings, cast, plot details, and IMDb data via the Open Movie Database API.

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03 4 capabilities

IMDB API (Unofficial)

Search movies and TV shows. audit ratings, cast, and metadata via IA.

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04 18 capabilities

Trakt

Track TV shows and movies. search titles, get ratings, discover trending content and manage your watchlist.

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05 15 capabilities

TVMaze

Search TV shows, get episode guides, browse schedules, discover cast and crew. no API key required.

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06 8 capabilities

Watchmode Streaming Availability

Find where to watch any movie or TV show. search streaming availability across Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and 200+ platforms directly from your AI agent.

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Before you connect

Questions about TMDB (The Movie Database).

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

What is the TMDB MCP?

The TMDB MCP is a connector that lets your AI client pull real-time movie, TV show, and actor data from The Movie Database.

Can I use the TMDB MCP to find actor biographies?

Yes, you can ask your agent to pull full biographies and career filmographies for almost any actor or production member.

Does the TMDB MCP work for TV shows too?

It works for both movies and TV shows, including specific details for seasons and individual episodes.

How do I get the ratings for a movie using the TMDB MCP?

You can simply ask your AI agent to check the official ratings or certifications for any specific movie title.

Can the TMDB MCP help with content research?

Absolutely. It's perfect for researching production credits, release dates, and cast lists without manual browsing.

Can I find specific TV episodes with the TMDB MCP?

Yes, you can retrieve summaries and specific details for individual episodes of your favorite TV series.

Can I filter movies by specific genres and ratings?

Yes! Use the discover_movies capability. You can provide genre IDs in with_genres and use other filters like sort_by to find highly-rated content.

How do I get information about a specific actor?

Use the get_person_details capability with the person's unique ID. It will return their biography, place of birth, and other metadata.

Can I see the episodes of a specific TV season?

Absolutely. Use get_tv_season_details by providing the series_id and the season_number. It will list all episodes in that season.

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