mpv-mcp-server
Rank #52,666io.github.arijit-gogoi/mpv-mcp-server
Control mpv media player — playback, playlists, YouTube streaming, and downloads.
mpv-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by arijit-gogoi. It ranks #52,666 of 137,492 servers tracked on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 1 GitHub stars. mpv-mcp-server is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Apr 12, 2026 and most recently updated on Apr 12, 2026.
Ranks ahead of 84,826 of 137,492 servers on MCP Toplist.
Use mpv-mcp-server
No credentials or required configuration declared — add it to your MCP client and go.
claude mcp add mpv-mcp-server -e "MPV_PATH=<your MPV_PATH>" -e "MPV_IPC_PATH=<your MPV_IPC_PATH>" -e "MPV_MEDIA_DIRS=<your MPV_MEDIA_DIRS>" -e "MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR=<your MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR>" -- npx -y mpv-mcp-serverReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.mpv-mcp-server]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "mpv-mcp-server"]
[mcp_servers.mpv-mcp-server.env]
MPV_PATH = "<your MPV_PATH>"
MPV_IPC_PATH = "<your MPV_IPC_PATH>"
MPV_MEDIA_DIRS = "<your MPV_MEDIA_DIRS>"
MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR = "<your MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mpv-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mpv-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"MPV_PATH": "<your MPV_PATH>",
"MPV_IPC_PATH": "<your MPV_IPC_PATH>",
"MPV_MEDIA_DIRS": "<your MPV_MEDIA_DIRS>",
"MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<your MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mpv-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mpv-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"MPV_PATH": "<your MPV_PATH>",
"MPV_IPC_PATH": "<your MPV_IPC_PATH>",
"MPV_MEDIA_DIRS": "<your MPV_MEDIA_DIRS>",
"MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<your MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"mpv-mcp-server": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mpv-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"MPV_PATH": "<your MPV_PATH>",
"MPV_IPC_PATH": "<your MPV_IPC_PATH>",
"MPV_MEDIA_DIRS": "<your MPV_MEDIA_DIRS>",
"MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<your MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mpv-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mpv-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"MPV_PATH": "<your MPV_PATH>",
"MPV_IPC_PATH": "<your MPV_IPC_PATH>",
"MPV_MEDIA_DIRS": "<your MPV_MEDIA_DIRS>",
"MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<your MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mpv-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mpv-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"MPV_PATH": "<your MPV_PATH>",
"MPV_IPC_PATH": "<your MPV_IPC_PATH>",
"MPV_MEDIA_DIRS": "<your MPV_MEDIA_DIRS>",
"MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<your MPV_DOWNLOAD_DIR>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
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Listed on 3 registries
arijit-gogoi
Available versions (2)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 1.2.0 | Apr 12, 2026 |
| 1.1.1 | Apr 12, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains mpv-mcp-server?
- mpv-mcp-server is maintained by arijit-gogoi, which publishes 1 MCP server (2 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is mpv-mcp-server listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — mpv-mcp-server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP and Glama.
- How many versions does mpv-mcp-server have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of mpv-mcp-server, most recently published on Apr 12, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for mpv-mcp-server?
- The source code for mpv-mcp-server is hosted at github.com/arijit-gogoi/mpv-mcp-server.
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