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TMDB_SETUP.md

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+# Getting Your TMDB API Key
+
+## Steps:
+
+1. **Go to TMDB website:**
+   https://www.themoviedb.org/
+
+2. **Create a free account** (if you don't have one)
+
+3. **Go to Settings → API:**
+   https://www.themoviedb.org/settings/api
+
+4. **Request an API Key:**
+   - Click "Request an API Key"
+   - Choose "Developer" option
+   - Fill in the application details:
+     - Application Name: What's The Point
+     - Application URL: Your domain or localhost
+     - Application Summary: Personal movie/TV show challenge tracker
+   - Accept terms and submit
+
+5. **Copy your API Key (v3 auth)**
+   - You'll receive an API key immediately
+   - Copy the "API Key (v3 auth)" value
+
+6. **Add it to your `.env` file:**
+   ```
+   TMDB_API_KEY=your_key_here
+   ```
+
+## Rate Limits:
+- Free tier: 40 requests per 10 seconds
+- Our app caches results for 7 days to minimize API calls
+
+## Note:
+The TMDB API is free for personal use and provides access to millions of movies and TV shows with poster images, release dates, and more.