The Movie DB FAQs

Question 1

What is The Movie DB Server?

Accepted Answer

The Movie DB Server is a server-side implementation designed to provide simplified access to The Movie DB API. It enables developers to easily integrate and retrieve comprehensive movie-related data for their applications.

Question 2

How do I get started with The Movie DB Server?

Accepted Answer

To set up, create a `.env` file and add your The Movie DB API token (`token=YOUR_API_TOKEN`). Then, run the server using `bun app.ts`. It will be accessible at `http://localhost:3000/mcp` for client integration.

Question 3

What types of movie data can I access using this server?

Accepted Answer

You can retrieve popular movies, list now playing movies, fetch detailed information for specific movies, get complete movie cast lists, and perform advanced movie searches based on queries, language, page, and year.

Question 4

Is an API key required to use this tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a valid API token from The Movie DB is essential for the server to function. You must add this token to your `.env` file as `token=YOUR_API_TOKEN` before running the server.

Question 5

What is the benefit of using this server-side implementation?

Accepted Answer

This server abstracts direct API calls, simplifies authentication, and provides a unified local endpoint (`/mcp`) for your client applications to efficiently access The Movie DB API. It's designed for easy integration, supporting Server-Sent Events (SSE) for data streaming.

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