Library
(Library)
Overview
API Calls interacting with Plex Media Server Libraries
Available Operations
- GetFileHash - Get Hash Value
- GetRecentlyAdded - Get Recently Added
- GetAllLibraries - Get All Libraries
- GetLibraryDetails - Get Library Details
- DeleteLibrary - Delete Library Section
- GetLibraryItems - Get Library Items
- GetRefreshLibraryMetadata - Refresh Metadata Of The Library
- SearchLibrary - Search Library
- GetMetadata - Get Items Metadata
- GetMetadataChildren - Get Items Children
- GetTopWatchedContent - Get Top Watched Content
- GetOnDeck - Get On Deck
GetFileHash
This resource returns hash values for local files
Example Usage
using PlexAPI;
using PlexAPI.Models.Requests;
using PlexAPI.Models.Components;
var sdk = new PlexAPISDK(
accessToken: "<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
xPlexClientIdentifier: "Postman"
);
var res = await sdk.Library.GetFileHashAsync(
url: "file://C:\Image.png&type=13",
type: 4462.17D
);
// handle response
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Url |
string | ✔️ | This is the path to the local file, must be prefixed by file:// |
file://C:\Image.png&type=13 |
Type |
double | ➖ | Item type |
Response
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.GetFileHashResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.SDKException | 4xx-5xx | / |
GetRecentlyAdded
This endpoint will return the recently added content.
Example Usage
using PlexAPI;
using PlexAPI.Models.Components;
var sdk = new PlexAPISDK(
accessToken: "<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
xPlexClientIdentifier: "Postman"
);
var res = await sdk.Library.GetRecentlyAddedAsync();
// handle response
Response
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.GetRecentlyAddedResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.SDKException | 4xx-5xx | / |
GetAllLibraries
A library section (commonly referred to as just a library) is a collection of media. Libraries are typed, and depending on their type provide either a flat or a hierarchical view of the media. For example, a music library has an artist > albums > tracks structure, whereas a movie library is flat.
Libraries have features beyond just being a collection of media; for starters, they include information about supported types, filters and sorts. This allows a client to provide a rich interface around the media (e.g. allow sorting movies by release year).
Example Usage
using PlexAPI;
using PlexAPI.Models.Components;
var sdk = new PlexAPISDK(
accessToken: "<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
xPlexClientIdentifier: "Postman"
);
var res = await sdk.Library.GetAllLibrariesAsync();
// handle response
Response
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.GetAllLibrariesResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.SDKException | 4xx-5xx | / |
GetLibraryDetails
Library Details Endpoint
This endpoint provides comprehensive details about the library, focusing on organizational aspects rather than the content itself.
The details include:
Directories
Organized into three categories:
-
Primary Directories:
- Used in some clients for quick access to media subsets (e.g., "All", "On Deck").
- Most can be replicated via media queries.
- Customizable by users.
-
Secondary Directories:
- Marked with
secondary="1". - Used in older clients for structured navigation.
- Marked with
-
Special Directories:
- Includes a "By Folder" entry for filesystem-based browsing.
- Contains an obsolete
search="1"entry for on-the-fly search dialog creation.
Types
Each type in the library comes with a set of filters and sorts, aiding in building dynamic media controls:
-
Type Object Attributes:
key: Endpoint for the media list of this type.type: Metadata type (if standard Plex type).title: Title for this content type (e.g., "Movies").
-
Filter Objects:
- Subset of the media query language.
- Attributes include
filter(name),filterType(data type),key(endpoint for value range), andtitle.
-
Sort Objects:
- Description of sort fields.
- Attributes include
defaultDirection(asc/desc),descKeyandkey(sort parameters), andtitle.
Note
: Filters and sorts are optional; without them, no filtering controls are rendered.
Example Usage
using PlexAPI;
using PlexAPI.Models.Requests;
using PlexAPI.Models.Components;
var sdk = new PlexAPISDK(
accessToken: "<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
xPlexClientIdentifier: "Postman"
);
var res = await sdk.Library.GetLibraryDetailsAsync(
sectionId: 15D,
includeDetails: PlexAPI.Models.Requests.IncludeDetails.Zero
);
// handle response
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SectionId |
double | ✔️ | The id of the library | 15 |
IncludeDetails |
IncludeDetails | ➖ | Whether or not to include details for a section (types, filters, and sorts). Only exists for backwards compatibility, media providers other than the server libraries have it on always. |
Response
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.GetLibraryDetailsResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.SDKException | 4xx-5xx | / |
DeleteLibrary
Delete a library using a specific section id
Example Usage
using PlexAPI;
using PlexAPI.Models.Requests;
using PlexAPI.Models.Components;
var sdk = new PlexAPISDK(
accessToken: "<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
xPlexClientIdentifier: "Postman"
);
var res = await sdk.Library.DeleteLibraryAsync(sectionId: 15D);
// handle response
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SectionId |
double | ✔️ | The id of the library | 15 |
Response
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.DeleteLibraryResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.SDKException | 4xx-5xx | / |
GetLibraryItems
Fetches details from a specific section of the library identified by a section key and a tag. The tag parameter accepts the following values:
all: All items in the section.unwatched: Items that have not been played.newest: Items that are recently released.recentlyAdded: Items that are recently added to the library.recentlyViewed: Items that were recently viewed.onDeck: Items to continue watching.collection: Items categorized by collection.edition: Items categorized by edition.genre: Items categorized by genre.year: Items categorized by year of release.decade: Items categorized by decade.director: Items categorized by director.actor: Items categorized by starring actor.country: Items categorized by country of origin.contentRating: Items categorized by content rating.rating: Items categorized by rating.resolution: Items categorized by resolution.firstCharacter: Items categorized by the first letter.folder: Items categorized by folder.
Example Usage
using PlexAPI;
using PlexAPI.Models.Requests;
using PlexAPI.Models.Components;
var sdk = new PlexAPISDK(
accessToken: "<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
xPlexClientIdentifier: "Postman"
);
var res = await sdk.Library.GetLibraryItemsAsync(
sectionId: "<value>",
tag: PlexAPI.Models.Requests.Tag.Genre,
includeGuids: 1
);
// handle response
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SectionId |
object | ✔️ | the Id of the library to query | |
Tag |
Tag | ✔️ | A key representing a specific tag within the section. | |
IncludeGuids |
long | ➖ | Adds the Guids object to the response |
1 |
Response
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.GetLibraryItemsResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.SDKException | 4xx-5xx | / |
GetRefreshLibraryMetadata
This endpoint Refreshes all the Metadata of the library.
Example Usage
using PlexAPI;
using PlexAPI.Models.Requests;
using PlexAPI.Models.Components;
var sdk = new PlexAPISDK(
accessToken: "<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
xPlexClientIdentifier: "Postman"
);
var res = await sdk.Library.GetRefreshLibraryMetadataAsync(
sectionId: 15D,
force: PlexAPI.Models.Requests.Force.One
);
// handle response
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SectionId |
double | ✔️ | The id of the library | 15 |
Force |
Force | ➖ | Force the refresh even if the library is already being refreshed. | 0 |
Response
GetRefreshLibraryMetadataResponse
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.GetRefreshLibraryMetadataResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.SDKException | 4xx-5xx | / |
SearchLibrary
Search for content within a specific section of the library.
Types
Each type in the library comes with a set of filters and sorts, aiding in building dynamic media controls:
-
Type Object Attributes:
type: Metadata type (if standard Plex type).title: Title for this content type (e.g., "Movies").
-
Filter Objects:
- Subset of the media query language.
- Attributes include
filter(name),filterType(data type),key(endpoint for value range), andtitle.
-
Sort Objects:
- Description of sort fields.
- Attributes include
defaultDirection(asc/desc),descKeyandkey(sort parameters), andtitle.
Note
: Filters and sorts are optional; without them, no filtering controls are rendered.
Example Usage
using PlexAPI;
using PlexAPI.Models.Requests;
using PlexAPI.Models.Components;
var sdk = new PlexAPISDK(
accessToken: "<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
xPlexClientIdentifier: "Postman"
);
var res = await sdk.Library.SearchLibraryAsync(
sectionId: 933505,
type: PlexAPI.Models.Requests.Type.Four
);
// handle response
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
SectionId |
long | ✔️ | the Id of the library to query |
Type |
Models.Requests.Type | ✔️ | Plex content type to search for |
Response
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.SearchLibraryResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.SDKException | 4xx-5xx | / |
GetMetadata
This endpoint will return the metadata of a library item specified with the ratingKey.
Example Usage
using PlexAPI;
using PlexAPI.Models.Requests;
using PlexAPI.Models.Components;
var sdk = new PlexAPISDK(
accessToken: "<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
xPlexClientIdentifier: "Postman"
);
var res = await sdk.Library.GetMetadataAsync(ratingKey: 8382.31D);
// handle response
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
RatingKey |
double | ✔️ | the id of the library item to return the children of. |
Response
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.GetMetadataResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.SDKException | 4xx-5xx | / |
GetMetadataChildren
This endpoint will return the children of of a library item specified with the ratingKey.
Example Usage
using PlexAPI;
using PlexAPI.Models.Requests;
using PlexAPI.Models.Components;
var sdk = new PlexAPISDK(
accessToken: "<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
xPlexClientIdentifier: "Postman"
);
var res = await sdk.Library.GetMetadataChildrenAsync(
ratingKey: 1539.14D,
includeElements: "<value>"
);
// handle response
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
RatingKey |
double | ✔️ | the id of the library item to return the children of. |
IncludeElements |
string | ➖ | Adds additional elements to the response. Supported types are (Stream) |
Response
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.GetMetadataChildrenResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.SDKException | 4xx-5xx | / |
GetTopWatchedContent
This endpoint will return the top watched content from libraries of a certain type
Example Usage
using PlexAPI;
using PlexAPI.Models.Requests;
using PlexAPI.Models.Components;
var sdk = new PlexAPISDK(
accessToken: "<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
xPlexClientIdentifier: "Postman"
);
var res = await sdk.Library.GetTopWatchedContentAsync(
type: 505531,
includeGuids: 1
);
// handle response
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Type |
long | ✔️ | the library type (1 - movies, 2 - shows, 3 - music) | |
IncludeGuids |
long | ➖ | Adds the Guids object to the response |
1 |
Response
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.SDKException | 4xx-5xx | / |
GetOnDeck
This endpoint will return the on deck content.
Example Usage
using PlexAPI;
using PlexAPI.Models.Components;
var sdk = new PlexAPISDK(
accessToken: "<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
xPlexClientIdentifier: "Postman"
);
var res = await sdk.Library.GetOnDeckAsync();
// handle response
Response
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.GetOnDeckResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| PlexAPI.Models.Errors.SDKException | 4xx-5xx | / |