TMDB MCP Server

by Grinv

Overview Schema Source Related Servers Discussions Admin

TypeScript

Remote

Get a movie collection

get_collection

Read-only

Retrieve a movie franchise by ID and list all films in release order. Get the collection ID from a movie's details.

Instructions

Get a movie collection/franchise and all its parts in release order (e.g. the whole 'The Dark Knight Collection'). Get the collection id from a movie's collection field in get_movie.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`id`	Yes	TMDB numeric id.
`language`	No	Override the response language (ISO-639-1, optionally with a region), e.g. 'ru-RU' or 'en-US'. Localizes titles/overviews/genre names. Defaults to the server's TMDB_LANGUAGE.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`id`	No
`name`	No
`parts`	Yes
`overview`	Yes
`poster_url`	Yes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Addedv0.10.1Jul 30, 2026
Removedv0.8.1Jul 26, 2026
Changed2 schema fields changedv0.8.1Jul 26, 2026
- removedInput schema / properties / language / minLength
```
Removed value: -2
```
- addedInput schema / properties / language / pattern
```
Added value: +"^[a-z]{2}(-[A-Z]{2})?$"
```

Changed3 schema fields changedv0.8.0Jul 22, 2026

changedInput schema / $schema

Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"

addedInput schema / additionalProperties
```
Added value: +false
```

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
+  "additionalProperties": false,
+  "properties": {
+    "id": {
+      "type": "number"
+    },
+    "name": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "overview": {
+      "anyOf": [
+        {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        {
+          "type": "null"
+        }
+      ]
+    },
+    "parts": {
+      "items": {
+        "additionalProperties": false,
+        "properties": {
+          "id": {
+            "type": "number"
+          },
+          "media_type": {
+            "const": "movie",
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "original_title": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "overview": {
+            "anyOf": [
+              {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              {
+                "type": "null"
+              }
+            ]
+          },
+          "poster_url": {
+            "anyOf": [
+              {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              {
+                "type": "null"
+              }
+            ]
+          },
+          "release_date": {
+            "anyOf": [
+              {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              {
+                "type": "null"
+              }
+            ]
+          },
+          "title": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "vote_average": {
+            "anyOf": [
+              {
+                "type": "number"
+              },
+              {
+                "type": "null"
+              }
+            ]
+          },
+          "vote_count": {
+            "anyOf": [
+              {
+                "type": "number"
+              },
+              {
+                "type": "null"
+              }
+            ]
+          },
+          "year": {
+            "anyOf": [
+              {
+                "type": "number"
+              },
+              {
+                "type": "null"
+              }
+            ]
+          }
+        },
+        "required": [
+          "id",
+          "media_type",
+          "year",
+          "release_date",
+          "vote_average",
+          "vote_count",
+          "overview",
+          "poster_url"
+        ],
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "poster_url": {
+      "anyOf": [
+        {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        {
+          "type": "null"
+        }
+      ]
+    }
+  },
+  "required": [
+    "overview",
+    "poster_url",
+    "parts"
+  ],
+  "type": "object"
+}

First observedv0.3.0Jul 9, 2026

TDQS

A4.6/5.0

Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint and openWorldHint. The description adds behavioral context by stating it returns all parts in release order, which is not covered by annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences, no filler. The purpose and usage hint are front-loaded and every sentence adds value.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With an output schema present and only two parameters, the description covers all needed context: what it returns, how to get the ID, and the ordering. No gaps.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters5/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, but the description adds meaning beyond the schema by explaining that the 'id' parameter is the collection ID obtainable from get_movie's 'collection' field, aiding correct usage.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool gets a movie collection/franchise and all its parts in release order, with an example (The Dark Knight Collection). It distinguishes from siblings by specifying that the collection ID comes from get_movie's 'collection' field.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Provides clear guidance: get the collection id from get_movie's 'collection' field. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use this tool or name alternatives, leaving some ambiguity.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.