How do I install the mcp tmdb 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 `TMDB_API_KEY` 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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MCP TMDB MCP Server

This project implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with The Movie Database (TMDB) API. It enables AI assistants like

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What is the MCP TMDB MCP Server?

MCP TMDB becomes available to MCP clients through the MCP TMDB. This project implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with The Movie Database (TMDB) API. It enables AI assistants like Claude to interact with movie data, providing capabilities for searching, retrieving details, and generating content related to movies.

What MCP TMDB does

This project implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with The Movie Database (TMDB) API. It enables AI assistants like Claude to interact with movie data, providing capabilities for searching, retrieving details, and generating content related to movies.

Requirements

Node.js (v16 or later) - npm or yarn - TMDB API key

Practical notes

Maintained by ShubhanshuSondhiya, written in Go.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP TMDB MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tmdb-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/your/tmdb-mcp/build/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Node.js (v16 or later) - npm or yarn - TMDB API key

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP TMDB to Resources.”
“Use MCP TMDB to Prompts.”
“Use MCP TMDB to Tools.”

Frequently asked questions

This project implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with The Movie Database (TMDB) API. It enables AI assistants like Claude to interact 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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