Plex MCP Server

Name: Plex MCP Server
Author: vyb1ng

@vyb1ng

Repository

About Plex MCP Server

An implementation of MCP for the Plex API

#plex #plex-media-server #mcp-server

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "plex-mcp-vyb1ng": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Plex MCP Server?

Plex MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets Claude search your Plex media libraries. It is for users who have a Plex server and want to query their content directly through Claude.

How to use Plex MCP Server?

Install dependencies with npm install, copy .env.example to .env, and set your PLEX_URL and PLEX_TOKEN. Then configure Claude Desktop by adding the MCP server entry using either npx (recommended) or a local node path. Restart Claude Desktop to activate the server. Run node index.js to test standalone.

Key features of Plex MCP Server

Search movies, TV shows, episodes, and music in your libraries
Filter results by content type
Configurable maximum number of search results
Rich formatted results with metadata

Use cases of Plex MCP Server

Ask Claude to find a movie you want to watch tonight
Search for a specific TV show episode across your libraries
Discover music albums or tracks from your Plex music library
Look up content without opening the Plex web interface

FAQ from Plex MCP Server

How do I get my Plex token?

Log into your Plex account, go to Settings > Account > Privacy, and click "Show" next to "Plex Pass Subscription". Your token will be displayed.

What content types can I search for?

You can search movies, shows, episodes, artists, albums, and tracks. The optional type parameter accepts "movie", "show", "episode", "artist", "album", or "track".

How do I configure this server with Claude Desktop?

Open Claude Desktop settings (Cmd/Ctrl + ,), go to the MCP Servers tab, add a configuration with the npx or node command and your Plex URL/token, then restart Claude Desktop.

What environment variables are required?

You must set PLEX_URL (e.g., http://your-plex-server:32400) and PLEX_TOKEN (your authentication token) in a .env file.

Is there a limit on search results?

Yes, you can set the limit parameter (default 10). The maximum is not specified in the README.

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