AI Agent for TMDB MCP Server
Integrate your workflows with the TMDB MCP Server to unlock fast, reliable access to The Movie Database (TMDB) API for movie search, recommendations, trending films, and comprehensive movie data. Simplify movie information discovery and automate content enrichment with robust error handling and seamless Claude Desktop compatibility.
Powerful Movie Search & Discovery
Leverage advanced movie search capabilities with the TMDB MCP Server. Instantly search by title or keyword, access trending films, and receive tailored recommendations—all returned in structured JSON for easy integration. Ideal for building entertainment dashboards, content apps, and media bots.
- search_movies.
- Find movies by title or keyword with rich metadata—access ratings, overviews, genres, cast, and more.
- get_trending.
- Retrieve top trending movies by day or week to stay current with audience interests.
- get_recommendations.
- Get personalized movie recommendations based on a selected movie’s ID.
- Comprehensive Details.
- Access movie details including poster, director, cast, and selected reviews.
Seamless Claude Desktop Integration
Effortlessly link TMDB data to Claude Desktop for AI-powered movie queries and automations. Simply configure your server credentials and instantly empower your Claude Desktop app with real-time movie information, recommendations, and trending insights.
- Claude Desktop Ready.
- Quickly add TMDB server to Claude Desktop via simple JSON config for seamless automation.
- Secure API Management.
- Keep your TMDB API keys secure with built-in environment variable support.
- Fast Setup.
- Install with npm, Smithery, or direct clone for rapid deployment.
Robust Error Handling & Developer Experience
Benefit from comprehensive error management for invalid API keys, network issues, and malformed requests. The TMDB MCP Server is optimized for developers—TypeScript support, live reload, and straightforward contributions make integration and maintenance effortless.
- Comprehensive Error Handling.
- Handles invalid API keys, network errors, and bad requests with user-friendly messaging.
- Developer-Friendly.
- TypeScript-powered with live reload, easy setup, and clear documentation.
MCP INTEGRATION
Available TMDB MCP Integration Tools
The following tools are available as part of the TMDB MCP integration:
- search_movies
Search for movies by title or keywords and retrieve a list of matching movies with relevant details.
- get_trending
Get the top trending movies for a specified time window such as day or week, including movie details.
- get_recommendations
Receive movie recommendations based on a specific movie ID, returning a curated list of suggested titles.
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What is TMDB MCP Server
TMDB MCP Server, developed by Laksh-star, is a modular connector platform (MCP) server that integrates with The Movie Database (TMDB) API. Its primary function is to facilitate seamless access to a vast repository of movie information, including details about films, cast, crew, genres, ratings, and reviews. The server is designed to provide advanced search capabilities, trending movie data, and personalized recommendations based on user queries. It is optimized for integration with AI agents and applications like Claude Desktop, enabling developers and users to efficiently fetch, analyze, and utilize movie data for a variety of use cases, such as entertainment apps, chatbots, and recommendation systems. The server supports robust error handling, automated setup via Smithery, and is open-source under the MIT License, making it a flexible and developer-friendly solution for movie data integration.
Capabilities
What we can do with TMDB MCP Server
TMDB MCP Server provides a robust set of features for accessing, searching, and analyzing movie data from The Movie Database. Users can retrieve detailed movie information, get trending movie updates, receive personalized recommendations, and integrate these capabilities into applications or AI agents.
- Search for movies
- Find movies by title or keywords, returning results with details like release year, overview, and ratings.
- Get movie recommendations
- Fetch personalized movie suggestions based on a specific movie ID to enhance discovery.
- Access trending movies
- View lists of trending films by day or week, helping users stay updated on popular releases.
- Retrieve detailed movie data
- Obtain comprehensive information including genres, cast, director, and reviews for any movie.
- Integrate with AI and apps
- Seamlessly connect with platforms like Claude Desktop for automated movie data workflows.
How AI Agents Benefit from TMDB MCP Server
AI agents can leverage TMDB MCP Server to enhance user interactions by providing instant access to a wide array of movie data. This enables conversational agents, recommendation bots, and entertainment platforms to deliver accurate search results, relevant movie suggestions, and up-to-date trending information. The server's structured JSON responses and robust error handling make it easy for AI systems to process and present data efficiently, improving the overall user experience in movie discovery and recommendation scenarios.