A comprehensive toolset for managing Plex libraries and sessions through Openclaw Skills.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install plex-skill
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install plex-skill using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Plex Media Server?
This integration for Openclaw Skills provides a robust programmatic interface to interact with a Plex Media Server. By leveraging the native Plex API, users can perform deep library inspections, manage playback states, and monitor server health without needing the standard web UI. It is designed to bridge the gap between media enthusiasts and automation, allowing Openclaw Skills to act as a centralized controller for all self-hosted entertainment content.
Plex Media Server Use Cases
- Automated monitoring of recently added media items for notification systems.
- Remote management of active playback sessions across different network clients.
- Programmatic discovery of library sections and metadata for custom inventory tracking.
- Building smart home automations that trigger actions based on what is currently playing on Plex.
How Plex Media Server Works
- The user provides a valid Plex Server URL and an authentication token to Openclaw Skills.
- The skill utilizes curl to send authenticated requests to specific Plex API endpoints.
- Server responses are requested in JSON format for easier parsing and data manipulation.
- Openclaw Skills translates complex server XML/JSON structures into actionable insights for the user or agent.
Plex Media Server Setup
To begin using this integration within Openclaw Skills, set the following environment variables in your environment:
# Define your server address
export PLEX_SERVER="http://192.168.1.100:32400"
# Provide your authentication token
export PLEX_TOKEN="your_plex_auth_token_here"
You can find your token by visiting plex.tv, navigating to Account, selecting Authorized Devices, and viewing the XML link for a logged-in device.
Plex Media Server Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill interacts with several key data structures within the Plex ecosystem:
| Data Type | Endpoint Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Library Sections | /library/sections |
Metadata regarding Movies, TV Shows, and Music categories. |
| Session Data | /status/sessions |
Real-time information on what media is currently being streamed. |
| Search Results | /search |
Query-based results for media items, artists, and actors. |
| Client List | /clients |
A directory of available playback devices on the network. |
Plex Media Server Advanced Features
- Support for multiple library types including Movies, TV, Music, and Photos.
- Real-time active session tracking for multi-user monitoring.
- granular control over recently added and On Deck (continue watching) media lists.
- Direct client discovery to identify available playback targets within the home network.
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