jellyfin-cli

Query Jellyfin REST APIs to retrieve library metadata and search results.

40|6|Updated Jul 11, 2026

Search Tags:#library #api-client #jellyfin #tv #media-server #movies

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npx skills add https://github.com/magnus919/agent-skills --skill jellyfin-cli

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Skill: jellyfin-cli
Source: https://github.com/magnus919/agent-skills/tree/main/jellyfin-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/magnus919/agent-skills --skill jellyfin-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill removes the need to manually navigate a web browser to manage or inspect your home media library, allowing for rapid, scriptable access to your Jellyfin server.

Core Features & Use Cases

Library Inspection: Quickly search for movies, TV shows, or episodes and retrieve detailed metadata.
Media Discovery: View recently added content or identify the next unwatched episodes in your queue.
Use Case: If you want to know which episodes of a show you should watch next without opening the Jellyfin dashboard, you can use this skill to instantly list your next-up items.

Quick Start

Use the jellyfin-cli skill to search your library for the movie Dune and display the results.

Frequently Asked Questions about jellyfin-cli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I search my Jellyfin media server library from the command line?▼

You can search your Jellyfin library from the command line by executing authenticated REST API calls to retrieve metadata for movies, TV shows, and episodes without using a web browser.

What do I need to query Jellyfin REST APIs for media library metadata?▼

Querying Jellyfin REST APIs requires a configured Jellyfin instance, Python 3.8 or higher, and the requests library to execute authenticated calls and retrieve search results.

Can I list my next unwatched TV episodes from Jellyfin using a script?▼

Yes, you can script media discovery to query user-specific media status and instantly list your next-up unwatched episodes directly from your Jellyfin server.

What's the best way to view recently added movies on my Jellyfin server without the dashboard?▼

Using a command-line API client is the best way to view recently added content, retrieving detailed metadata from your Jellyfin server without manually navigating the web dashboard.

Does this command-line approach work for automating home media server library browsing?▼

Yes, it operates within home media environments to facilitate automated library browsing and content discovery by executing scriptable API calls against your Jellyfin instance.

Why use a CLI tool instead of a web browser to inspect Jellyfin media server metadata?▼

A CLI tool removes the need to manually navigate a web browser, allowing rapid, scriptable access to inspect your home media library and retrieve detailed metadata.