TMDB MCP Server

Q: How do I get a TMDB API key?

Sign up at TMDB, go to your account settings, navigate to the API section, and request a developer API key.

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Basic information

About TMDB MCP Server

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#mcp-server #tmdb #movie-database

TMDB MCP Server config

No standard config provided

This server doesn't expose a parseable MCP config block in its README. See the repository for install instructions.

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TMDB MCP Server tools

Search for movies by title or keywords

Get movie recommendations based on a movie ID

Get trending movies for a specified time window

Overview

What is TMDB MCP Server?

The TMDB MCP Server integrates with The Movie Database (TMDB) API via the Model Context Protocol to provide movie information, search capabilities, and recommendations. It is designed for users of Claude Desktop who want to query movie data conversationally.

How to use TMDB MCP Server?

Prerequisites include Node.js 18+, npm, a TMDB API key, and Claude Desktop. Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, and set the TMDB_API_KEY environment variable. Then add the server configuration to Claude Desktop’s config.json file using the path to the built index.js.

Key features of TMDB MCP Server

Search movies by title or keywords
Get movie recommendations based on a movie ID
Retrieve trending movies (daily or weekly)
Access detailed movie information via resource URI
Returns top 5 recommendations and top 10 trending
User-friendly error handling through Claude Desktop

Use cases of TMDB MCP Server

Quickly find movie information during conversation
Discover new movies based on a favorite film
Stay updated with trending movies each day or week
Get comprehensive movie details including cast and reviews
Integrate movie search into AI assistant workflows

Frequently asked questions

What are the system requirements?

Node.js 18+, npm 8+, minimum 4GB RAM, 1GB free disk space, stable internet, and a compatible operating system (macOS 10.15+, Windows 10/11, Linux).

How do I get a TMDB API key?

Where is the configuration file for Claude Desktop?

The file is located at `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/config.json` on macOS (similar paths exist for Windows and Linux).

How do I set the TMDB_API_KEY environment variable?

Export it in your terminal using `export TMDB_API_KEY=your_api_key_here` before starting the server.

What happens if an invalid movie ID is used?

The server includes error handling and returns a user-friendly error message through Claude Desktop.

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