RottenTomatoes Skill

Fetch Rotten Tomatoes ratings, scores, and metadata via web scraping.

Updated Feb 4, 2026

Search Tags:#metadata #ratings #scores #movies #tv shows #rottentomatoes

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/skymoore/unbrowse-rottentomatoes --skill rottentomatoes-skill

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: RottenTomatoes Skill
Source: https://github.com/skymoore/unbrowse-rottentomatoes/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/skymoore/unbrowse-rottentomatoes --skill rottentomatoes-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires cheerio, node-fetch, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides quick access to movie and TV show ratings, scores, and key metadata directly from Rotten Tomatoes, eliminating the need for manual web searches or API keys.

Core Features & Use Cases

Search: Find movies and TV shows by title.
Details: Retrieve Tomatometer scores, audience scores, critical consensus, ratings, and more for specific titles.
Use Case: An AI assistant can use this skill to answer user questions like "What is the Tomatometer score for Oppenheimer?" or "Is The Matrix Certified Fresh?".

Quick Start

Use the rottentomatoes skill to get the movie details for 'Inception'.

Frequently Asked Questions about RottenTomatoes Skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I get Rotten Tomatoes scores for movies and TV shows without an API key?▼

To get Rotten Tomatoes scores, you can use web scraping to fetch ratings and metadata directly from the website. This method bypasses the need for an API key by parsing the HTML page content to extract scores and details.

What is the best way to extract movie ratings and metadata into structured JSON?▼

Using a web scraping script with Cheerio is the best way to extract movie ratings into structured JSON. It fetches the HTML content, parses the rating elements, and outputs structured JSON for integration into AI workflows.

Does web scraping Rotten Tomatoes require anti-detection mechanisms to avoid blocking?▼

Yes, scraping Rotten Tomatoes requires anti-detection mechanisms to avoid blocking. Implementing rate limiting, caching, and anti-detection techniques ensures reliable retrieval of movie and TV show scores without server blocks.

Can I search for Tomatometer scores by movie title or do I need a direct URL?▼

You can search for Tomatometer scores by either movie title or direct URL. The scraping tool supports querying by title to find the correct movie or TV show page, or you can provide a direct URL to fetch the metadata immediately.

Why does my Rotten Tomatoes web scraper return errors when fetching multiple titles?▼

A Rotten Tomatoes web scraper might return errors when fetching multiple titles due to rate limiting. Without built-in rate limiting, caching, and error handling, rapid sequential requests trigger server blocks or timeouts, causing the scraping process to fail.