| name | tmdb |
| description | Search movies/TV, get cast, ratings, streaming info, and personalized recommendations via TMDb API. |
| homepage | https://www.themoviedb.org/ |
| metadata | {"clawdis":{"emoji":"🎬","requires":{"bins":["uv"],"env":["TMDB_API_KEY"]},"primaryEnv":"TMDB_API_KEY"}} |
TMDb - The Movie Database
Comprehensive movie and TV information with streaming availability, recommendations, and personalization.
Setup
Set environment variable:
TMDB_API_KEY: Your TMDb API key (free at themoviedb.org)
Quick Commands
Search
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py search "Inception"
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py search "Breaking Bad" --tv
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py person "Christopher Nolan"
Movie/TV Details
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py movie 27205
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py movie 27205 --cast
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py tv 1396
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py info "The Dark Knight"
Where to Stream
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py where "Inception"
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py where 27205
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py where "Inception" --region GB
Discovery
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py trending
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py trending --tv
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py recommend "Inception"
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py discover --genre action --year 2024
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py discover --genre sci-fi --rating 7.5
Personalization
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py suggest <user_id>
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py pref <user_id> --genres "sci-fi,thriller,drama"
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py pref <user_id> --directors "Christopher Nolan,Denis Villeneuve"
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py pref <user_id> --avoid "horror,romance"
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py pref <user_id> --show
Watchlist
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py watchlist <user_id> add 27205
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py watchlist <user_id> add "Dune: Part Two"
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py watchlist <user_id>
uv run {baseDir}/scripts/tmdb.py watchlist <user_id> rm 27205
Integrations
Plex
If the Plex skill is available, suggest command pulls recent watch history to inform recommendations.
ppl.gift (CRM)
If ppl skill is available, preferences are stored as notes on the user's contact for persistence across sessions.
Genre IDs
Common genres for --genre filter:
- action (28), adventure (12), animation (16)
- comedy (35), crime (80), documentary (99)
- drama (18), family (10751), fantasy (14)
- horror (27), mystery (9648), romance (10749)
- sci-fi (878), thriller (53), war (10752)
Notes
- TMDb API: 40 requests per 10 seconds (free tier)
- Watch providers vary by region (default: US)
- Recommendations combine TMDb data + user preferences + watch history