whats-the-point/TMDB_SETUP.md

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.