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TMDB MCP server

Grinv/tmdb-mcp

MCP server for The Movie Database (TMDB) with IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic ratings via OMDb.

4 GitHub stars932 npm downloads / month

Install TMDB in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code
claude mcp add grinv-tmdb -e TMDB_API_TOKEN=... -- npx -y tmdb-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "grinv-tmdb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tmdb-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TMDB_API_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/Grinv/tmdb-mcp/releases/download/v0.14.0/tmdb-mcp.mcpb
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download tmdb-mcp.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the TMDB MCP server do?

MCP server for The Movie Database (TMDB) with IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic ratings via OMDb.

Is the TMDB MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does TMDB run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add TMDB to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add grinv-tmdb -e TMDB_API_TOKEN=... -- npx -y tmdb-mcp

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