Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the Sonarr (TV) MCP Server?
Connect your Sonarr instance to any AI agent to take full control of your TV media library through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Library Management — List all series, add new shows via TVDB ID, and update monitoring status or quality profiles.
- Episode Tracking — Fetch details for specific episodes, list all episodes in a series, and manage their monitored state.
- File Control — List and delete physical episode files directly from your storage to manage disk space.
- Activity Monitoring — Access download history and current queue status to see what's downloading or stalled.
- System Health — Check Sonarr's connectivity, system status, and internal health metrics to ensure smooth operation.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Sonarr URL and API Key
- Start managing your media library from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Media Enthusiasts — manage your library, check episode statuses, and clean up files without opening the web interface
- Home Lab Users — automate show tracking and monitor download health via simple chat commands
- Automation Fans — integrate your media server workflows into your daily AI assistant routines
Built-in capabilities (18)
Adds a new series to the library
Deletes an episode file from disk
Removes an item from the queue
Removes a series from the library
Returns a specific episode by its ID
Returns a specific episode file
Returns any health check warnings or errors
Access the history of grabbed and imported episodes
Returns all items in the download queue
Returns a specific series by its ID
Returns system information (version, OS, paths)
Returns all currently running commands
Returns all episode files for a series
Returns all episodes for a specific series
Returns all series in the library
g., SeriesSearch, RescanSeries, RefreshSeries). Starts a new command
Updates an episode (e.g., marking it as monitored)
Updates an existing series
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Sonarr (TV) tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 18 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 18 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Sonarr (TV) in Windsurf
Sonarr (TV) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Sonarr (TV) to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Sonarr (TV) in Windsurf
The Sonarr (TV) 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. All 18 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Windsurf only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

* 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
How Vinkius secures
Sonarr (TV) for Windsurf
Every tool call from Windsurf to the Sonarr (TV) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add a new TV series to my library using this agent?
Yes! Use the add_series tool. You will need to provide the title, TVDB ID, and the root folder path where the files should be stored.
How do I check if Sonarr is running correctly or has any errors?
You can use the get_health tool to see any active health checks or get_system_status to retrieve general system information and version details.
Is it possible to see what is currently being downloaded?
Absolutely. Use the get_queue tool to list all items currently in the download queue, including their status and progress.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.
Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.
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