How to Use the Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Q: How do I configure Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) with OpenAI Agents SDK?

Install the SDK and pass the MCP Server URL to MCPServerStreamableHttp. The SDK automatically registers all twelve media tools for your agent to use.

Q: Can my agent handle user authentication securely?

Yes. The agent uses authenticatebyname to request a token and getcurrentuser to verify permissions. You don't have to hardcode admin credentials into the agent's system prompt.

Q: How do I stop an agent from spamming my server API?

Set cacheToolsList=True in your Python setup. This prevents the OpenAI Agents SDK from repeatedly querying the server schema on every single message loop.

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Guarded Media Discovery

Let your agents safely look up movies and TV shows using this MCP Server. Using `list_items` and `get_item`, the agent finds files without exposing your raw filesystem to unauthorized users. The OpenAI Agents SDK applies runtime guardrails before executing these calls. You get safe, predictable library searches without risking accidental bulk modifications of your metadata.

Safe Session Tracking via OpenAI Agents SDK

Keep your server and agent in sync during active playback. The agent uses `session_playing` and `session_playing_progress` to update the server on exactly how much of a movie has been watched. This MCP Server uses these calls to manage resources efficiently. If a user stops watching, the agent invokes `session_playing_stopped` to clear the stream. You can trace these state transitions directly in your OpenAI dashboard to verify the agent isn't hanging on active sessions.

Multi-Agent Server Diagnostics

Run diagnostics on your host system via MCP. It calls `get_system_info` and `get_system_configuration` to check if your server hardware is running hot or needs transcoding adjustments. This agent can hand off tasks to a user-facing agent once it confirms the server is healthy. It uses `list_virtual_folders` to map out the active media paths before letting users browse.

Setup guide

Set up Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
openai-agents package (pip install openai-agents)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install the SDK

Run pip install openai-agents to install the OpenAI Agents SDK. The MCP integration is built-in — no extra dependencies needed.
2

Connect via SSE transport

Use MCPServerSse with your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. The SDK auto-discovers all Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) tools at runtime.
3

Create your Agent

Pass the MCP to Agent(mcp_servers=[server]). The agent receives Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) tools as native definitions — JSON schemas resolve automatically.
4

Run the agent

Call Runner.run(agent, prompt) to execute. The agent invokes the appropriate Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) tools and returns structured results. Copy the full example on the right to get started.

agent.py

import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerSse

async def main():
    async with MCPServerSse(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ) as server:
        agent = Agent(
            name="Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) Agent",
            instructions="You have access to Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) tools.",
            mcp_servers=[server],
        )
        result = await Runner.run(agent, "List recent transactions")
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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Common questions about Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Install the SDK and pass the MCP Server URL to `MCPServerStreamableHttp`. The SDK automatically registers all twelve media tools for your agent to use.

Yes. The agent uses `authenticate_by_name` to request a token and `get_current_user` to verify permissions. You don't have to hardcode admin credentials into the agent's system prompt.

Yes, because the tools are modular. You can have one agent search libraries using `list_items` and hand off to a playback agent that calls `get_playback_info` to start a stream.

Set `cacheToolsList=True` in your Python setup. This prevents the OpenAI Agents SDK from repeatedly querying the server schema on every single message loop.

This server only touches your local media metadata, session tokens, and playback history. It runs inside a zero-trust sandbox, meaning your raw video files and user passwords never leave your local network.

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