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Plex MCP Server

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MCP Server for Plex to allow LLMs to converse with Plex.

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Overview

Plex MCP Server is a Multi-Chat-Provider integration for Plex Media Server that allows AI assistants to interact with Plex libraries, manage content, and control playback.

To use Plex MCP Server, clone the repository, install dependencies, configure environment variables, and run the server. You can then use various commands to manage your Plex library and playback.

  • Library Management: Browse and search Plex libraries. - Media Playback: Control playback on Plex clients. - Content Discovery: Search for media and view recently added content. - Metadata Management: Edit media metadata. - User Management: View user activity and information. - Collection & Playlist Management: Create and manage collections and playlists. - Server Monitoring: View active sessions and server status.
  1. Managing a large media library with ease.
  2. Automating media playback through AI assistants.
  3. Customizing media metadata for better organization.
  4. Monitoring server activity and user engagement.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Plex MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "plex-mcp-server-vladimir-tutin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-plex-mcp-server-vladimir-tutin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "plex-mcp-server-vladimir-tutin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-plex-mcp-server-vladimir-tutin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "plex-mcp-server-vladimir-tutin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-plex-mcp-server-vladimir-tutin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "plex-mcp-server-vladimir-tutin": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-plex-mcp-server-vladimir-tutin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "plex-mcp-server-vladimir-tutin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-plex-mcp-server-vladimir-tutin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "plex-mcp-server-vladimir-tutin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-plex-mcp-server-vladimir-tutin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What are the prerequisites for using Plex MCP Server?

You need a Plex Media Server, a Plex account with admin privileges, Python 3.8+, and an AI assistant that supports the MCP protocol.

How do I install Plex MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies, configure environment variables, and run the server.

Can I use Plex MCP Server with any AI assistant?

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