How do I install Mpv?

Mpv is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: mpv-mcp-server and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Mpv need?

Mpv requires the following credentials or environment variables: MPV_PATH, MPV_IPC_PATH, MPV_MEDIA_DIRS, MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Mpv?

Mpv uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Mpv MCP Server

by Arijit Gogoi

Developer ToolsLow Risk10.0MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

Control mpv media player — playback, playlists, YouTube streaming, and downloads.

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Control mpv media player — playback, playlists, YouTube streaming, and downloads.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Path to mpv executable (default: mpv from PATH)Optional

Environment variable: MPV_PATH

IPC socket path (default: named pipe on Windows, Unix socket on macOS/Linux)Optional

Environment variable: MPV_IPC_PATH

Comma-separated media directories to scan (default: ~/Music,~/Videos)Optional

Environment variable: MPV_MEDIA_DIRS

Download directory for YouTube downloads (default: ~/Downloads)Optional

Environment variable: MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-arijit-gogoi-mpv-mcp-server": {
      "env": {
        "MPV_PATH": "your-mpv-path-here",
        "MPV_IPC_PATH": "your-mpv-ipc-path-here",
        "MPV_MEDIA_DIRS": "your-mpv-media-dirs-here",
        "MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "your-mpv-download-dir-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mpv-mcp-server"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

10.0

Low Risk10.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (1 strong, 1 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry.

12 files analyzed · 1 issue found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

file_system

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database

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Shell Command Execution

Runs commands on your machine. Be cautious — only use if you trust this plugin.

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