PlexAPI is a Python library that provides bindings for the Plex Media Server API. It allows programmatic interaction with your Plex server, enabling tasks such as managing libraries, controlling media playback, retrieving metadata, and more. The library is actively maintained, with frequent releases, typically every few weeks.
pip install plexapiVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
Connects to a Plex Media Server using provided URL and token, then lists available libraries and demonstrates how to find a specific media item.
Upgrade your Python environment to version 3.10 or later.
Review your code for usage of methods marked as deprecated in earlier versions. Consult the PlexAPI documentation or GitHub releases for alternative or updated methods.
Rely on the token provided during `PlexServer` instantiation. If interacting with local server accounts, avoid directly accessing `authToken` from the account object.
Update your code to call `Hub.items()` instead of accessing `Hub.items` as a property (e.g., `hub.items` -> `hub.items()`).
Before checking `mediaPart.exists` or `mediaPart.accessible`, call `mediaPart.reload(checkFiles=True)`.
Verify that the `baseurl` (including port, typically `32400`) and the `token` are correct and current. Ensure the Plex Media Server is running and accessible from the machine running the `plexapi` script. Example: `plex = PlexServer('http://YOUR_PLEX_IP:32400', 'YOUR_PLEX_TOKEN')`Consult the `plexapi` documentation for the correct attribute names and methods for your installed library version. Avoid directly accessing internal attributes (often prefixed with an underscore, like `_baseurl`). If referencing older code, update to match current API usage.
First, retrieve the specific media item (e.g., using `plex.library.section('Movies').get('Movie Title')`) and then pass that object to the `playMedia` method. Example: `movie = plex.library.section('Movies').get('Movie Title'); client.playMedia(movie)`Double-check the spelling of the search query and the availability of the media in your Plex library. Try broadening the search (e.g., using partial titles) or searching in different library sections to confirm the item's presence. Example: `movies.search(title='Partial Title')`