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.
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.
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.Add this configuration to your 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."
]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Overseerr MCP?"
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
"What resources are available in Overseerr MCP?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
"Show me details about [specific item] in Overseerr MCP"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
"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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