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Mpv MCP server

arijit-gogoi/mpv-mcp-server

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

1 GitHub stars166 npm downloads / month

Install Mpv in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add mpv -- npx -y mpv-mcp-server
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mpv": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mpv-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Mpv MCP server do?

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

Is the Mpv MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Mpv run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Mpv to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add mpv -- npx -y mpv-mcp-server

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