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Plex MCP. Know exactly what's playing or find anything in your library.

Plex connects your AI agent directly to your private media library. Search, manage, and track everything from movies and TV shows to photos and music without opening a single app. Check who's watching what right now, find detailed cast information for any title, or even mark items as watched using only natural conversation.

Plex MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
Plex MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
Plex MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
Plex MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
Plex MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
Plex MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
Plex MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
Plex MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access

View Server Health Status

Check if the Plex Media Server is running correctly and get its current version information.

Monitor Active Streams

See a real-time list of every user who is currently watching media, including their progress and device type.

Browse Media Collections

List all major sections on your server, such as 'Movies,' 'TV Shows,' or 'Music' libraries.

Find Specific Content Details

Pull comprehensive details about any item, including its cast, genre, runtime, and file path.

Manage Viewing Progress

Update an item's status by marking it as watched or unwatched directly through conversation.

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What AI agents can do with Plex With 15 Tools

These tools give your AI agent the specific ability to read data about your server's libraries, check active streams, search media, and update viewing status.

Make your AI actually useful.

Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.

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Get All Episodes

Retrieves a complete list of episodes for any given television series.

Get Children

Finds related content, such as getting all seasons from a show or all albums from an...

Get Libraries

Lists every major section on your server, detailing what type of media it holds...

Get Library Content

Filters and retrieves all content from a specific library you designate.

Get Metadata

Gathers deep details on any item, including the director, cast list, summary, and...

Get On Deck

Identifies the next unwatched episode or album you should watch to continue a series.

Get Playlist Items

Pulls all the specific items, titles, and types contained within a playlist.

Get Playlists

Lists every single playlist you have created on the server, along with their content...

Get Recently Added

Shows a list of all movies, albums, or episodes that were recently added to your...

Get Server Info

Provides basic information and status checks for the entire Plex Media Server...

Get Sessions

Lists all currently active viewing sessions, including who is watching what and...

Mark Unwatched

Resets the watch status of a media item so it will appear as unwatched again.

Mark Watched

Updates an item's record to show that you have finished watching it, removing it from 'On Deck'.

Refresh Library

Forces the server to re-scan a designated library after you've manually added or...

Search Library

Searches across all your libraries for specific titles, episodes, or artists by name.

Security and governance baked right in.

Pick your AI client below to get set up. Just create a Vinkius account, subscribe, and you're instantly up and running. We handle the entire backend infrastructure, delivering out-of-the-box support for HTTPS Streamable, SSE, and OAuth2—zero messy routing required.

Plex MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Plex integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Choose How to Get Started

Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.

Build Your Own

Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

  • Import from OpenAPI, Swagger, or YAML specs
  • Create Agent Skills with progressive disclosure
  • Deploy to edge with MCPFusion framework
  • Built in DLP, auth, and compliance on each call
  • Real time usage dashboard and cost metering
  • Publish to catalog or keep private
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Make Your AI Do More

Start with Plex, then connect any of our 5,200+ other servers whenever your AI needs more. One click, no limits.

  • Use this MCP plus 5,200+ others, all in one place
  • Add new capabilities to your AI anytime you want
  • Connections are secured and governed automatically
  • Track usage and costs across all your servers
  • Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
  • New servers added to the catalog weekly
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The Pain of Manual Media Tracking

Think about the last time a friend asked what movie you watched, or when you needed to check if your family had seen that new season. You usually have to open Plex, click through multiple tabs—Library, Sessions, Metadata—and then manually copy down the details or status updates.

With this MCP, those manual steps vanish. Your agent handles all that clicking and cross-referencing for you. Instead of navigating complex menus, you simply ask, 'What are we watching right now?' and you get a clear answer.

Plex MCP: Instant Media Context

No more digging through folders or remembering specific IDs. You don't have to manually check server health or list out every library section just to get an overview.

The system gives you a single, conversational point of access to your entire media archive. It’s like having an expert librarian who knows exactly where everything is.

What Plex MCP does for your AI

Tired of juggling multiple apps just to check your home media? This MCP connects your AI agent straight into your Plex Media Server, letting you manage your entire library through simple talk. You can ask it things like, 'Who's watching that detective show right now?' or 'What are the best-reviewed sci-fi movies I haven't seen?' It pulls all that data together instantly.

Because Vinkius hosts this connector, you connect once from any compatible AI client and get immediate access to your entire media collection management system. You can ask it for detailed information on an actor's filmography or list every playlist you've ever made. This isn't just a search tool; it lets you monitor active streaming sessions and even tell the server, 'Mark this movie as watched.' It makes managing thousands of files feel like chatting with a smart librarian.

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Frequently asked questions about Plex MCP

How does the Plex MCP know what content I own? +

The MCP connects directly to your private Plex Media Server via a secure token. It can only access data that resides on your server, so it's always using your local library information.

Can the Plex MCP help me find my favorite movie details? +

Yes. Using get_metadata, you can get comprehensive reports on any item, including its cast list, genre, and runtime, all through natural conversation.

Does the Plex MCP track who is watching what? +

Absolutely. The get_sessions tool provides a real-time dashboard showing every user currently streaming media, along with their progress and device type.

How do I update my watch history using the Plex MCP? +

You use the dedicated status tools. Simply asking the agent to mark_watched or mark_unwatched handles the necessary database updates for you.

Can the Plex MCP refresh my library if I add new files? +

Yes, after manually adding media, you can use the refresh_library tool. This forces a scan of that specific section so your AI agent sees the new content immediately.