Overseerr MCP
BasicOverseerr MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables Claude to interact with Overseerr, a request management and media discovery tool for Plex. It provides functionalities such as searching for movies, getting detailed media information, and managing requests.
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Overview
Overseerr MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables Claude to interact with Overseerr, a request management and media discovery tool for Plex. It provides functionalities such as searching for movies, getting detailed media information, and managing requests.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Create a .env file with your Overseerr instance URL and API key, build the server, and set it up with Claude Desktop by modifying its configuration file.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"overseerr-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Create a .env file with your Overseerr instance URL and API key, build the server, and set it up with Claude Desktop by modifying its configuration file."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Overseerr MCP?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in Overseerr MCP?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in Overseerr MCP"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Overseerr MCP with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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