Plex MCP Server for Google ADK 15 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Plex as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
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="plex_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Plex "
"using 15 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
* 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.
Google ADK natively supports Plex as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 15 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
- 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 Google ADK 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 Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Plex MCP Server with Google ADK.
Install Google ADK
Run pip install google-adk
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Create the agent
Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow
Explore tools
The agent will discover 15 tools from Plex via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the Plex MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Plex 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 Plex
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 Plex tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Plex + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Plex MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Plex and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Plex tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Plex regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Plex
Plex MCP Tools for Google ADK (15)
These 15 tools become available when you connect Plex to Google ADK 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 Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK 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 Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Plex to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkPlex + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Plex 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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Connect Plex to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 15 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.