Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) MCP Server for Google ADKGive Google ADK instant access to 12 tools to Authenticate By Name, Get Current User, Get Item, and more
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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The Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) MCP Server for Google ADK is a standout in the Loved By Devs category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="jellyfin_plex_alternative_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) "
"using 12 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
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About Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) MCP Server
Connect your Jellyfin media server to any AI agent and take full control of your media library through natural conversation.
Google ADK natively supports Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 12 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
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.
The Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 12 Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) tools available for Google ADK
When Google ADK connects to Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning media-server, streaming, home-theater, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
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
Connect Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) into Google ADK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Google ADK
pip install google-adkReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenCreate the agent
Explore tools
Why Use Google ADK with the Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with Jellyfin (Plex Alternative)
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Jellyfin (Plex Alternative)
Example Prompts for Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) immediately.
"List all the root libraries on my Jellyfin server."
"Show me the movies available in my library."
"What is the current status and version of my Jellyfin server?"
Troubleshooting Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) to Google ADK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkJellyfin (Plex Alternative) + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Jellyfin (Plex Alternative) MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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