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TMDB MCP Server

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Created an MCP Enabled Server connecting with TMDB API , Tested With MCP Inspector

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Overview

TMDB MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects with The Movie Database (TMDB) API, allowing AI assistants to interact with movie data for various functionalities.

To use the TMDB MCP Server, clone the repository, install dependencies, configure your TMDB API key, build the project, and start the server. You can then integrate it with AI assistants like Claude.

  • Access to static resources like trending movies and TMDB information. - Dynamic resource templates for detailed movie information. - Prompts for generating movie reviews and recommendations. - Tools for searching movies and retrieving trending data.
  1. Generating customized movie reviews based on user preferences.
  2. Providing personalized movie recommendations.
  3. Enabling AI assistants to fetch and display movie data interactively.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect TMDB 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-tmdb-shubhanshusondhiya": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-tmdb-shubhanshusondhiya"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-tmdb-shubhanshusondhiya": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-tmdb-shubhanshusondhiya"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

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-tmdb-shubhanshusondhiya": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-tmdb-shubhanshusondhiya"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is required to run the TMDB MCP Server?

You need Node.js, npm or yarn, and a TMDB API key.

Can I use this server with any AI assistant?

Yes, it is designed to work with AI assistants that support the Model Context Protocol.

Is there any documentation available?

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