Plex MCP Server for AutoGen 15 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Plex as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with McpWorkbench(
server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
transport="streamable_http",
) as workbench:
tools = await workbench.list_tools()
agent = AssistantAgent(
name="plex_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Plex. "
"15 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Plex MCP Server
Connect to your Plex Media Server and manage your entire media library through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Plex tools. Connect 15 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.
What you can do
- Server Info — Check server status, version and connected clients
- Active Sessions — See who's watching what right now with playback progress
- Libraries — Browse all your media libraries (movies, shows, music, photos)
- Search — Find any movie, episode, artist or album by name
- Recently Added — Discover the newest additions to your library
- On Deck — See what's next to continue watching
- Metadata — Get full details on any media item including cast, file info and streams
- Playlists — Browse and manage your playlists
- Watch Status — Mark items as watched or unwatched
The Plex MCP Server exposes 15 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Plex to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Plex MCP Server with AutoGen.
Install AutoGen
Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Integrate into workflow
Use the agent in your AutoGen multi-agent orchestration
Explore tools
The workbench discovers 15 tools from Plex automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Plex MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Plex through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Plex tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Plex tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates
Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive Plex tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Plex tool responses in an isolated environment
Plex + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Plex MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Plex while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Plex, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Plex data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Plex responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Plex MCP Tools for AutoGen (15)
These 15 tools become available when you connect Plex to AutoGen via MCP:
get_all_episodes
Useful for getting the complete episode list for a series. Get all episodes of a TV show
get_children
For TV shows this returns seasons. For artists this returns albums. Requires the parent item's rating key. Get children of a media item (seasons or albums)
get_libraries
Each library includes its key (ID), type (movie, show, music, photo), title, agent, scanner and updated/created timestamps. Use the library key with other library tools. Get all libraries (sections) on the Plex server
get_library_content
Filter by type: type=1 for movies, type=2 for TV shows, type=8 for artists, type=13 for photos. Requires the library key from get_libraries. Get all content from a specific library
get_metadata
Returns title, summary, year, runtime, rating, genres, director, cast, media streams, file path and more. Get detailed metadata for a specific item
get_on_deck
Returns the next unwatched episode for each in-progress show. Get "On Deck" items (continue watching)
get_playlist_items
Returns the items with their titles, types, durations and metadata. Requires the playlist ID. Get items in a specific playlist
get_playlists
Each playlist includes its ID, title, type (video, audio, photo), item count and duration. Get all playlists on the Plex server
get_recently_added
Returns movies, episodes and albums with their titles, addition dates and metadata. Get recently added media to the library
get_server_info
Useful for verifying server connectivity and checking server health. Get Plex Media Server information
get_sessions
Each session includes the user, the media being watched (movie/episode), playback progress, player device, bandwidth and transcoding info. Get currently active streaming sessions
mark_unwatched
This resets the item's watch status. Requires the item's rating key. Mark a media item as unwatched
mark_watched
This affects the item's watch status and removes it from "On Deck". Requires the item's rating key. Mark a media item as watched
refresh_library
Useful after adding or removing files from your media folders. Requires the library key. Trigger a library scan/refresh
search_library
Returns matching movies, shows, episodes, artists and albums with their titles, types and metadata. Search the Plex media library
Example Prompts for Plex in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Plex immediately.
"Show me what's currently playing on my Plex server."
"Show me my movie libraries."
"What's on deck for me to watch?"
Troubleshooting Plex MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Plex to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Plex + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Plex MCP Server with AutoGen.
How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?
Can different agents have different MCP tool access?
Does AutoGen support human approval for tool calls?
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Connect Plex to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 15 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.