How do I get my Plex Token?

Log in to your Plex account at [**plex.tv**](https://plex.tv), go to **Settings > Server > General** and look for 'X-Plex-Token'. Alternatively, check your browser's network tab when loading the Plex web app.

What is my Server URL?

For local access: `http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:32400` (e.g. `http://192.168.1.100:32400`). For remote access: `https://YOUR_PLEX_SUBDOMAIN.plex.direct:32400`. The IP is your Plex server's local network address.

Can I see what's currently playing?

Yes! Use get_sessions to see all active playback sessions. Each session shows the user, media title, playback position, player device and whether it's direct playing or transcoding.

Can I search for specific media?

Yes! Use search_library with any title. Results include movies, TV shows, episodes, artists and albums matching your query. Optionally filter by library key to search in a specific library only.

Plex MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 15 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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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.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Plex data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 15 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Plex MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Plex

Ask Copilot: "Using Plex, help me...". 15 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Plex MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Plex through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Plex + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Plex MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Plex MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (15)

These 15 tools become available when you connect Plex to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Plex to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Plex + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Plex MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.