# How to Use Moviesda CLI (Without Claude)
## Quick Start
Open PowerShell and run:
```powershell
cd C:\Users\Daniel\Documents\tamilrockersMcp
python cli.py
```
That's it! The interactive menu will guide you through everything.
---
## Step-by-Step Usage Guide
### Step 1: Start the CLI
```powershell
cd C:\Users\Daniel\Documents\tamilrockersMcp
python cli.py
```
You'll see:
```
============================================================
🎬 MOVIESDA MOVIE SEARCH CLI
============================================================
Database initialized ✅
📋 MENU:
1. Search for a movie
2. Update database from website
3. Add movie manually
4. View all movies
5. Exit
Select option (1-5):
```
### Step 2: First Time - Update Database
**Type: `2`** (then press Enter)
This will:
- ✅ Scrape movies from moviesda16.com
- ✅ Add them to your local database
- ✅ Show you what was added
**Example Output:**
```
🌐 Scraping movies from moviesda16.com...
Please wait...
Found 20 movies on the website
Adding to database...
✅ Added: The Raja Saab (2026)
✅ Added: Parasakthi (2026)
✅ Added: Kohrra (2026)
...
📊 Summary:
✅ New movies added: 20
ℹ️ Already in database: 0
📚 Total processed: 20
```
### Step 3: Search for Movies
**Type: `1`** (then press Enter)
You'll be asked:
```
🔍 Enter movie name to search: Raja
📊 Max results to show (default 10):
```
**Example:**
```
Enter: Raja
Max results: 5 (or just press Enter for 10)
✅ Found 1 movie(s):
------------------------------------------------------------
1. 🎬 The Raja Saab (2026)
📁 Category: Tamil
🔗 Link: https://moviesda16.com/the-raja-saab-2026-tamil-movie/
------------------------------------------------------------
```
### Step 4: Add Movie Manually (Optional)
**Type: `3`** (then press Enter)
You'll be prompted:
```
➕ Add New Movie
------------------------------------------------------------
Movie Title: My Custom Movie
Year (press Enter to skip): 2026
URL path (e.g., /movie-name-2026/): /my-custom-movie-2026/
Category (default: Tamil): Tamil
✅ Successfully added 'My Custom Movie' to database!
```
### Step 5: View All Movies
**Type: `4`** (then press Enter)
Shows all movies in your database:
```
📚 All Movies in Database
------------------------------------------------------------
Showing 21 movies:
1. The Raja Saab (2026)
2. Parasakthi (2026)
3. Kohrra (2026)
...
📊 Total: 21 movies
```
### Step 6: Exit
**Type: `5`** (then press Enter)
```
👋 Goodbye!
```
---
## Common Tasks
### Task: Find a specific movie
1. Start CLI: `python cli.py`
2. Choose option: `1`
3. Enter movie name: `Parasakthi`
4. Get the download link!
### Task: Get latest movies
1. Start CLI: `python cli.py`
2. Choose option: `2` (updates database from website)
3. Choose option: `4` (view all movies)
### Task: Add a movie not on website
1. Start CLI: `python cli.py`
2. Choose option: `3`
3. Fill in the details
4. Search for it with option `1`
---
## Screenshots
### Main Menu
When you start the CLI, you'll see the interactive menu:
### Search Results
After searching, you get formatted results with links:
### Database Update
When updating, you see progress in real-time:
---
## Tips & Tricks
### Tip 1: Partial Search
You can search with just part of the name:
- Search: "Raja" → finds "The Raja Saab"
- Search: "2026" → finds all 2026 movies
### Tip 2: Update Regularly
Run option `2` regularly to get new movies:
```powershell
# Quick update
python cli.py
# Then type: 2
```
### Tip 3: Copy Links Easily
In PowerShell, you can right-click to select and copy the movie links!
### Tip 4: Quit Anytime
Press `Ctrl+C` at any time to exit immediately
---
## Keyboard Shortcuts
- **Enter** - Confirm your choice
- **Ctrl+C** - Exit immediately
- **Right-click** - Copy selected text (in PowerShell)
---
## Troubleshooting
### Error: "ModuleNotFoundError"
```powershell
# Install dependencies
pip install mcp httpx beautifulsoup4
```
### Error: "Failed to scrape movies"
- Check your internet connection
- The website might be down
- Try again later
### Error: "python not recognized"
```powershell
# Install Python
winget install Python.Python.3.12
# Or use Microsoft Store
start ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9NCVDN91XZQP
```
---
## No Claude Needed! 🎉
This CLI works completely standalone:
- ✅ Search movies offline from local database
- ✅ Update database from website
- ✅ Add custom movies
- ✅ No internet required (after updating database)
- ✅ No MCP client needed
- ✅ No Claude Desktop needed
---
## What's Next?
Once you're comfortable with the CLI, you can:
- Share the database file with friends
- Modify `cli.py` to add more features
- Export results to a text file
- Create a GUI version
**Enjoy your movie search tool! 🎬**
