tmdb-cli

Search and discover film and television content via the TMDb API.

40|6|Updated Jul 11, 2026

Search Tags:#entertainment #api-client #tmdb #tv #movies #media-discovery

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npx skills add https://github.com/magnus919/agent-skills --skill tmdb-cli

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Skill: tmdb-cli
Source: https://github.com/magnus919/agent-skills/tree/main/tmdb-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/magnus919/agent-skills --skill tmdb-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill removes the need for manual browser-based searching by providing a direct, command-line interface to query The Movie Database for real-time media information.

Core Features & Use Cases

Comprehensive Discovery: Search for movies and TV shows by keyword, genre, rating, or release date.
Trending & Upcoming: Instantly retrieve lists of currently trending media or upcoming theatrical releases.
Use Case: If you are planning a movie night, use this skill to find highly-rated sci-fi movies released in the last year or check the trending list to see what is popular right now.

Quick Start

Use the tmdb-cli skill to search for movies matching the term dune and display the top five results.

Frequently Asked Questions about tmdb-cli

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search for movies and TV shows from the command line?▼

You can search for movies and TV shows from the command line by using a TMDB API client to query media data by keyword, genre, rating, or release date. This programmatic approach returns real-time film and television information directly to your terminal.

Do I need an API token to retrieve trending media data?▼

Yes, you need a valid TMDb API token to retrieve trending media data. Authenticated HTTP queries require this token along with the requests library to execute searches and discover trending or upcoming film and television content.

What is the best way to find upcoming theatrical releases programmatically?▼

The best way to find upcoming theatrical releases programmatically is using a TMDB API client that executes authenticated HTTP queries. It instantly retrieves lists of upcoming media and trending content without requiring manual browser-based searching.

Can I filter film and television content by genre within automated workflows?▼

Yes, you can filter film and television content by genre within automated workflows. This API client facilitates media research and genre-based filtering, allowing you to discover highly-rated movies or TV shows matching specific criteria like release date.

Does the requests library support real-time media discovery for terminal interfaces?▼

Yes, the requests library supports real-time media discovery for terminal interfaces by executing authenticated HTTP queries against the TMDb API. It provides direct programmatic access to global media data, removing the need for manual browser-based searching.