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TL;DR

TMDB is a Entertainment MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent movie and TV show information. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install tmdb.

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TMDB

Entertainment

Last updated May 30, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Movie and TV show information

Install TMDB

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install tmdb
Or run directly:
npx -y wizzy-mcp-tmdb

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Key Takeaways

  • TMDB exposes an MCP interface for entertainment workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • No authentication required — works out of the box once installed.
  • Install in 1 command: mcpizy install tmdb — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: automate entertainment workflows from your AI agent without leaving the editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the TMDB MCP server?

The TMDB MCP server is an Entertainment Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents movie and TV show information. It exposes TMDB's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

How do I install TMDB MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install tmdb` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `npx -y wizzy-mcp-tmdb` and restarting Claude Code.

Is TMDB MCP free?

Yes. The TMDB MCP server is free and open source. You may still need a TMDB account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does TMDB MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor (via `.cursor/mcp.json`), Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot Chat, and custom agents built on the MCP SDK. The same install command targets all of them; only the config file path differs.

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What can I do with TMDB MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can movie and TV show information directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run TMDB operations, inspect results, chain TMDB with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive entertainment tasks without leaving your editor.