TheTVDB
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| Web address | TheTVDB.com |
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| Commercial? | No |
Type of site | Online database for television programs |
| Registration | Registration is optional for members to participate in discussions, comments, ratings, and voting. |
| Available in | English |
| Created by | Original database website by Josh Walters |
Alexa rank |
 14 303 (May 2015)[1] |
| Current status | Active |
TheTVDB.com is a community driven database of television shows. All content and images on the site have been contributed by the site's users; the site uses collaborative editing to maintain standards and quality. The database schema and website are open source under the GNU General Public License.[2]
Purpose
The stated aim to be the most complete and accurate source of information on TV series from many languages and countries. It provides a repository of series, season and episode images that can be used in various types of Home theater PC software to make the visual interface experience more appealing.[3]
Applications
The site has a full XML API that allows other software and websites to use this information. The API is currently being used by the myTV add-in for Windows Media Center, Kodi (formerly XBMC); Plex; the meeTVshows and TVNight plugins for Meedio (a digital recorder acquired by Yahoo.com); the MP-TVSeries plugin for MediaPortal, Numote (iPhone/Android app and set-top device), and more.[3]
References
- ↑ "TheTVDB.com Site Info". Alexa Internet. Retrieved 2015-05-24.
- ↑ "Add-on:The TVDB". XBMC. February 27, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
- 1 2 "Home Page". TheTVDB.com. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
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