Tmdb FAQs

Question 1

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) provides a standardized way for AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools. Tmdb uses MCP to allow AI assistants like Claude to access movie information from TMDB.

Question 2

What is Tmdb?

Accepted Answer

Tmdb is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to interact with The Movie Database (TMDB) API. It provides tools for searching movies, retrieving details, generating reviews, and offering personalized recommendations.

Question 3

What features does Tmdb offer?

Accepted Answer

Tmdb provides access to static TMDB API resources, resource templates for movie details, prompts for generating reviews and recommendations, and tools to search for movies and find similar titles.

Question 4

How do I use Tmdb with Claude?

Accepted Answer

You need to configure Claude Desktop with the Tmdb MCP server details. This involves adding a configuration entry pointing to the Tmdb server's executable path.

Question 5

What API key do I need to use Tmdb?

Accepted Answer

You need a TMDB API key. You can obtain one from The Movie Database website after creating an account. This key is then configured in the Tmdb server's `.env` file.

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