• ADDITION
  • MODIFICATION
  • INQUIRY
  • MANUAL

How to manage your TV series library with your AI

Connect Sonarr to your AI client to handle your library through chat. You can add shows or check your current list without opening the Sonarr web interface.

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Short answer

Can I manage my Sonarr library with an AI?

Yes. You can use your AI to add new shows, update existing settings, and pull details about what's currently in your library. This turns your chat interface into a remote control for Sonarr.

Library outcomes

What your AI handles

Your AI manages the specific data points in your Sonarr instance.

ADDITION

New series entry

Tell your AI which show you want to track. It triggers the addition process in Sonarr immediately.

MODIFICATION

Update series info

Change how a specific show is handled. Your AI updates the settings directly in your library.

INQUIRY

Library browsing

Ask what shows you have or get specific details on a series. Your AI pulls the data from your local instance.

MANUAL

Human oversight

You still need to use the Sonarr UI for complex bulk edits or managing download clients. The AI handles individual requests and simple updates.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask

The AI translates your plain English requests into specific Sonarr commands.

  1. Finding shows

    The AI looks through your current collection to see if a show is already being tracked.

    list_series

  2. Adding content

    When you name a new show, the AI sends the request to Sonarr to start monitoring it.

    add_series

  3. Adjusting settings

    If you need to change a series profile or quality setting, the AI modifies the existing entry.

    update_series

  4. Confirming details

    The AI retrieves specific metadata for a single show to confirm it has the right info.

    get_series

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with Sonarr.

Starting points

Swap out the show names for whatever you actually want to manage.

Sonarr Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xP8SrYZSACuZcECfY2NS6oNfbK8Q1jdoogIlzikr/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Sonarr capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sonarr-tv-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xP8SrYZSACuZcECfY2NS6oNfbK8Q1jdoogIlzikr/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Add The Bear to my Sonarr library.

  • What series do I currently have in Sonarr?

  • Update the settings for Succession.

  • Get the details for the show Severance.

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Start here

Connect Sonarr once, then ask.

Link your Sonarr instance to Vinkius. Once connected, your AI client can talk to it directly. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure.

Connect Sonarr to your AI

FAQ

Common questions

  • 01

    Can the AI delete shows from my library?

    No. There is no tool provided to delete series, so the AI cannot remove anything from Sonarr.

  • 02

    Can I use this to manage my download client?

    No. This MCP only interacts with Sonarr. You must use your download client's own interface for that.

  • 03

    Does the AI see my Sonarr password?

    No. Vinkius manages the connection securely. Your AI client only sees the tools provided by the MCP.

  • 04

    Can the AI add episodes individually?

    No. The available tools are for managing series, not individual episode files or specific episode downloads.

  • 05

    Will this work with any AI?

    It works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

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