plex-mcp
Plex Media Server integration MCP. plex-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by djbriane. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 9 tools, including search_movies, get_movie_details, get_movie_genres, list_playlists, get_playlist_items, create_playlist, delete_playlist and add_to_playlist, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Integration/Claude and Media/VOD.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides integration between Claude AI and Plex Media Server, enabling movie search and playlist management through Plex's API.
How to use this MCP
Install via Smithery or manually, configure with Plex credentials, and integrate with Claude by adding the server configuration to your Claude app settings.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables AI-assisted media management including searching movies, getting details, creating/managing playlists, and accessing recently added content in your Plex library.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the plex-mcp MCP server?
plex-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from djbriane. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect plex-mcp to my AI client?
Add plex-mcp to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does plex-mcp provide?
plex-mcp provides 9 tools: search_movies, get_movie_details, get_movie_genres, list_playlists, get_playlist_items, create_playlist, delete_playlist, add_to_playlist and recent_movies.
Is plex-mcp free to use?
plex-mcp is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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