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MCP Server for IMDB

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Overview

The mcp-imdb is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for accessing and managing IMDB data, allowing users to store and summarize notes related to movies and shows.

To use mcp-imdb, you need to install it and configure it according to your system. You can add notes using the provided tools and summarize them with the available prompts.

  • Custom note storage system with a unique URI scheme for accessing notes. - Ability to create summaries of stored notes with varying detail levels. - Simple command-line interface for adding and managing notes.
  1. Storing personal notes about movies and shows.
  2. Summarizing movie reviews or plot points for quick reference.
  3. Managing a collection of notes for research or study purposes related to film.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect mcp-imdb MCP server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-imdb-clsung": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-imdb-clsung"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-imdb-clsung": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-imdb-clsung"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-imdb-clsung": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-imdb-clsung"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-imdb-clsung": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-imdb-clsung"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-imdb-clsung": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-imdb-clsung"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-imdb-clsung": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-imdb-clsung"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the purpose of the mcp-imdb server?

The mcp-imdb server is designed to facilitate the storage and summarization of notes related to IMDB data.

How do I add a note?

You can add a note using the 'add-note' tool, providing a name and content for the note.

Is there a way to summarize all my notes?

Yes! You can use the 'summarize-notes' prompt to create summaries of all stored notes.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":2994,"uuid":"b133b0c1-dee1-4849-8f6f-7379afd66bee","name":"mcp-imdb","title":"mcp-imdb MCP server","description":"MCP Server for IMDB","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/26345?v=4","created_at":"2025-03-16T11:51:01.217Z","updated_at":"2025-03-16T12:45:30.063Z","status":"created","author_name":"clsung","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/26345?v=4","tags":"[]","category":"research-and-data","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/clsung/mcp-imdb","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":"{\"star\":\"0\",\"license\":\"MIT license\",\"language\":\"Python\",\"is_official\":false,\"latest_commit_time\":\"2025-03-16 20:06:26\"}","user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]

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