How do I install the imdb mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `RAPID_API_KEY_IMDB` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Imdb MCP Server

[Verified on MCP Review](https://mcpreview.com/mcp-servers/uzaysozen/imdb-mcp-server)

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What is the Imdb MCP Server?

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The short version

This server provides a comprehensive set of tools for accessing IMDb data through the IMDb API. It serves as a bridge between agents and the IMDb database, offering detailed information about movies, TV shows, actors, directors, and more.

🎬 Movie and TV show search capabilities
📋 Detailed information about movies and TV shows
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Cast and crew information
🏆 Top-rated and popular content lists
💰 Box office data
🌍 Country-specific movie information (with special focus on Indian cinema)

What it needs from you

Python: 3.13 or higher - Package Manager: uv (recommended) or pip - RapidAPI Account: Required for IMDb API access

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
search_imdb	Search for movies and TV shows with various filtering options
get_imdb_details	Retrieve detailed information about a movie or TV show
get_directors	Retrieve the directors of a movie
get_cast	Retrieve the cast of a movie
get_writers	Retrieve the writers of a movie
get_types	Get all available content types
get_genres	Get all available genres
get_countries	Get all available countries
get_languages	Get all available languages
get_top_250_movies	Get the top 250 movies from IMDb
get_top_box_office_us	Get the US box office records
get_most_popular_movies	Get the most popular movies
get_top_250_tv_shows	Get the top 250 TV shows from IMDb
get_most_popular_tv_shows	Get the most popular TV shows

How to install the Imdb MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "imdb_server": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/path/to/imdb-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "imdb-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RAPID_API_KEY_IMDB": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Python: 3.13 or higher - Package Manager: uv (recommended) or pip - RapidAPI Account: Required for IMDb API access

Variable	Description	Required
RAPID_API_KEY_IMDB	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Imdb to search imdb.”
“Use Imdb to get imdb details.”
“Use Imdb to get directors.”

Frequently asked questions

[Verified on MCP Review](https://mcpreview.com/mcp-servers/uzaysozen/imdb-mcp-server) Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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