Overseerr MCP
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Overseerr MCP is a Model Context Protocol integration for Overseerr that allows natural language interaction with your media request system through Claude AI. It enables searching for media, making requests, and managing your Overseerr instance using conversational language.
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What is Overseerr MCP?
Overseerr MCP is a server that integrates with Overseerr, allowing users to interact with their media request system using natural language through Claude AI. It acts as a bridge, translating conversational requests into actions within Overseerr.
How to use Overseerr MCP?
To use Overseerr MCP, you need to install and configure the server, ensuring it's connected to your Overseerr instance and Claude Desktop. Once configured, you can interact with Claude using natural language to search for media and make requests, which the server will then process and execute within Overseerr.
Key features of Overseerr MCP
Media Search (movies, TV shows, people)
Media Requests (movies, TV shows, seasons)
Seamless Claude AI integration
Real-time interaction with Overseerr
Use cases of Overseerr MCP
Searching for movies or TV shows using natural language queries
Requesting media to be added to your library via conversation
Managing Overseerr requests through Claude AI
Automating media requests based on conversational input
FAQ from Overseerr MCP
What is Overseerr?
What is Overseerr?
Overseerr is a request management and media discovery tool built to work with your Plex or Emby server.
What is Claude AI?
What is Claude AI?
Claude AI is an AI assistant that can understand and respond to natural language prompts.
What do I need to use Overseerr MCP?
What do I need to use Overseerr MCP?
You need a running Overseerr instance, Claude Desktop, Node.js, and pnpm.
How do I configure Overseerr MCP?
How do I configure Overseerr MCP?
You need to set the OVERSEERR_URL and OVERSEERR_API_KEY environment variables and configure Claude Desktop to use the server.
What kind of requests can I make?
What kind of requests can I make?
You can search for movies, TV shows, and people, and you can request movies and TV shows, including specific seasons.