Plex MCP Server for Cline 15 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire Plex through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"plex": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Plex MCP Server
Connect to your Plex Media Server and manage your entire media library through natural conversation.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Plex tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 15 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
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 Cline 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 Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Plex MCP Server with Cline.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Add remote server
Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
Start using Plex
Ask Cline: "Using Plex, help me...". 15 tools available
Why Use Cline with the Plex MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Plex through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
Plex + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Plex MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Plex and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use Plex tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Plex and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query Plex for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Plex MCP Tools for Cline (15)
These 15 tools become available when you connect Plex to Cline 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 Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline 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 Cline
Common issues when connecting Plex to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Plex + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating Plex MCP Server with Cline.
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Connect Plex to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 15 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.