SERVER

TMDB MCP Server

Rank #3,879

io.github.Grinv/tmdb-mcp

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

18 versions

5 GitHub stars

by grinv (5 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Jun 29, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 3, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with TMDB MCP Server

TMDB MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by grinv. It ranks #3,879 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 5 GitHub stars. TMDB MCP Server is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 18 tracked versions. It was first listed on Jun 29, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 3, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What TMDB MCP Server can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using TMDB MCP Server

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

TMDB_API_TOKEN · required
OMDB_API_KEY · optional
TMDB_LANGUAGE · optional
TMDB_REGION · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect TMDB MCP Server and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add tmdb-mcp -e "TMDB_API_TOKEN=<your TMDB_API_TOKEN>" -e "OMDB_API_KEY=<your OMDB_API_KEY>" -e "TMDB_LANGUAGE=<your TMDB_LANGUAGE>" -e "TMDB_REGION=<your TMDB_REGION>" -- npx -y tmdb-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/Grinv/tmdb-mcp/releases/download/v0.12.0/tmdb-mcp.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

npm package

[mcp_servers.tmdb-mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "tmdb-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.tmdb-mcp.env]
TMDB_API_TOKEN = "<your TMDB_API_TOKEN>"
OMDB_API_KEY = "<your OMDB_API_KEY>"
TMDB_LANGUAGE = "<your TMDB_LANGUAGE>"
TMDB_REGION = "<your TMDB_REGION>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/Grinv/tmdb-mcp/releases/download/v0.12.0/tmdb-mcp.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tmdb-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tmdb-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TMDB_API_TOKEN": "<your TMDB_API_TOKEN>",
        "OMDB_API_KEY": "<your OMDB_API_KEY>",
        "TMDB_LANGUAGE": "<your TMDB_LANGUAGE>",
        "TMDB_REGION": "<your TMDB_REGION>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/Grinv/tmdb-mcp/releases/download/v0.12.0/tmdb-mcp.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tmdb-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tmdb-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TMDB_API_TOKEN": "<your TMDB_API_TOKEN>",
        "OMDB_API_KEY": "<your OMDB_API_KEY>",
        "TMDB_LANGUAGE": "<your TMDB_LANGUAGE>",
        "TMDB_REGION": "<your TMDB_REGION>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/Grinv/tmdb-mcp/releases/download/v0.12.0/tmdb-mcp.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "tmdb-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tmdb-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TMDB_API_TOKEN": "<your TMDB_API_TOKEN>",
        "OMDB_API_KEY": "<your OMDB_API_KEY>",
        "TMDB_LANGUAGE": "<your TMDB_LANGUAGE>",
        "TMDB_REGION": "<your TMDB_REGION>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/Grinv/tmdb-mcp/releases/download/v0.12.0/tmdb-mcp.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tmdb-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tmdb-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TMDB_API_TOKEN": "<your TMDB_API_TOKEN>",
        "OMDB_API_KEY": "<your OMDB_API_KEY>",
        "TMDB_LANGUAGE": "<your TMDB_LANGUAGE>",
        "TMDB_REGION": "<your TMDB_REGION>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/Grinv/tmdb-mcp/releases/download/v0.12.0/tmdb-mcp.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tmdb-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tmdb-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TMDB_API_TOKEN": "<your TMDB_API_TOKEN>",
        "OMDB_API_KEY": "<your OMDB_API_KEY>",
        "TMDB_LANGUAGE": "<your TMDB_LANGUAGE>",
        "TMDB_REGION": "<your TMDB_REGION>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/Grinv/tmdb-mcp/releases/download/v0.12.0/tmdb-mcp.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by grinv

View all grinv servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for TMDB MCP Serveryet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Jun 29, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 3, 2026
Version history: 18 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 9, 2026 · still listed
PulseMCP ↗listed since Jul 10, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Jul 29, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (18)

Version	Published
0.12.0	Oct 3, 2026
0.11.0	Aug 15, 2026
0.10.1	Jul 30, 2026
0.10.0	Jul 30, 2026
0.9.0	Jul 29, 2026
0.8.1	Jul 22, 2026
0.8.0	Jul 22, 2026
0.7.1	Jul 21, 2026
0.7.0	Jul 21, 2026
0.6.0	Jul 21, 2026
0.5.1	Jul 19, 2026
0.5.0	Jul 19, 2026
0.4.1	Jul 18, 2026
0.4.0	Jul 18, 2026
0.3.2	Jul 17, 2026
0.3.1	Jul 17, 2026
0.3.0	Jul 9, 2026
0.2.0	Jul 9, 2026

STANDING

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Ranks ahead of 140,517 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains TMDB MCP Server?: TMDB MCP Server is maintained by grinv, which publishes 5 MCP servers (72 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is TMDB MCP Server listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — TMDB MCP Server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP and Glama.
How many versions does TMDB MCP Server have?: MCP Toplist tracks 18 versions of TMDB MCP Server, most recently published on Oct 3, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for TMDB MCP Server?: The source code for TMDB MCP Server is hosted at github.com/grinv/tmdb-mcp.

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