Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) MCP Server with 12 Tools for Claude, Cursor, and AI Agents
GDPR Free for SubscribersManage your media library via Jellyfin — list movies, shows, and music, track playback progress, and inspect server status directly from any AI agent. Vinkius routes your AI agents directly to Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) through a governed connection. 12 tools ready to use with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent — no hosting, no setup, connect in 30 seconds.
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What is the Jellyfin MCP Server?
The Jellyfin MCP Server routes AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor directly to Jellyfin via 12 tools. Manage your media library via Jellyfin — list movies, shows, and music, track playback progress, and inspect server status directly from any AI agent. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials stay on your side of the connection, every request is auditable. Connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Jellyfin
Ask your AI agent "List all the root libraries on my Jellyfin server." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 12 tools connected to real Jellyfin data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you the infrastructure to connect your AI agents to thousands of MCP servers — and deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your credentials stay yours. Your data flows directly between your agent and the API. DLP blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade routing and governance, zero maintenance.
Build your own MCP Server with our secure development framework →The Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) App Connector works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Use all 12 Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) tools with your AI agents right now
Vinkius routes your AI agents to Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) through a governed proxy. Beyond a simple connection, you get full visibility into every action your agents perform, with enterprise-grade security and up to 60% savings on AI costs.
Authenticate by name on Jellyfin (Plex Alternative)
Authenticate a user by name and password
Get current user on Jellyfin (Plex Alternative)
Get information about the currently logged-in user
Get item on Jellyfin (Plex Alternative)
Get detailed information about a specific item
Get playback info on Jellyfin (Plex Alternative)
Retrieve information required to start playback
Get system configuration on Jellyfin (Plex Alternative)
Get the server global configuration
Get system info on Jellyfin (Plex Alternative)
Get basic server information (version, operating system, etc.)
List items on Jellyfin (Plex Alternative)
Query for items in the library
List users on Jellyfin (Plex Alternative)
List all users (Admin only)
List virtual folders on Jellyfin (Plex Alternative)
List the root libraries (Movies, TV Shows, etc.)
Session playing on Jellyfin (Plex Alternative)
Notify the server that playback has started
Session playing progress on Jellyfin (Plex Alternative)
Update the server on current playback position
Session playing stopped on Jellyfin (Plex Alternative)
Notify the server that playback has ended
What the Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) MCP Server unlocks
Connect your Jellyfin media server to any AI agent and take full control of your media library through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Library Navigation — Use
list_virtual_foldersto see your root libraries andlist_itemsto browse movies, shows, and music. - Detailed Metadata — Retrieve specific item details, including descriptions and IDs, using
get_item. - Playback Tracking — Monitor and update media playback status with
session_playingandsession_playing_progress. - Server Monitoring — Check server version, OS, and configuration using
get_system_info. - User Management — List and authenticate users via
list_usersandauthenticate_by_name.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Jellyfin Server URL and API Key
3. Start managing your media from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Media Enthusiasts — browse and manage your self-hosted collection without leaving your AI chat
- Home Lab Users — monitor server health and system info directly from the terminal or AI agent
- Developers — test Jellyfin API interactions and metadata retrieval through natural language
Frequently asked questions about the Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) MCP Server
Can I filter my library to only show Movies or Series?
Yes! Use the list_items tool and provide 'Movie' or 'Series' in the include_item_types parameter to filter your results accordingly.
How do I check if my Jellyfin server is running the latest version?
You can use the get_system_info tool. It returns the server version, operating system, and other vital system metrics.
Can I see all the root libraries configured on my server?
Absolutely. Run the list_virtual_folders tool to retrieve a list of all top-level libraries like Movies, TV Shows, and Music.
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Hosted, sandboxed, and live on AWS. You don't provision anything. You don't maintain anything. You connect.
Every tool call, every token, every response. Logged and auditable. Data flows direct from Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) to your agent. Nothing is stored on our side. Ever.
Eight governance layers on every request. Sensitive data redacted before it reaches the model. Kill switch if anything goes sideways. Always on.