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plexgo/docs/sdks/library

Library

(Library)

Overview

API Calls interacting with Plex Media Server Libraries

Available Operations

GetFileHash

This resource returns hash values for local files

Example Usage

package main

import(
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo/models/components"
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo"
	"context"
	"log"
)

func main() {
    s := plexgo.New(
        plexgo.WithSecurity("<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>"),
        plexgo.WithXPlexClientIdentifier("Postman"),
    )


    var url_ string = "file://C:\Image.png&type=13"

    var type_ *float64 = plexgo.Float64(4462.17)

    ctx := context.Background()
    res, err := s.Library.GetFileHash(ctx, url_, type_)
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
    }
    if res != nil {
        // handle response
    }
}

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description Example
ctx context.Context ✔️ The context to use for the request.
url_ string ✔️ This is the path to the local file, must be prefixed by file:// file://C:\Image.png&type=13
type_ *float64 Item type

Response

*operations.GetFileHashResponse, error

Error Object Status Code Content Type
sdkerrors.GetFileHashResponseBody 401 application/json
sdkerrors.SDKError 4xx-5xx /

GetRecentlyAdded

This endpoint will return the recently added content.

Example Usage

package main

import(
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo/models/components"
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo"
	"context"
	"log"
)

func main() {
    s := plexgo.New(
        plexgo.WithSecurity("<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>"),
        plexgo.WithXPlexClientIdentifier("Postman"),
    )

    ctx := context.Background()
    res, err := s.Library.GetRecentlyAdded(ctx)
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
    }
    if res.Object != nil {
        // handle response
    }
}

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description
ctx context.Context ✔️ The context to use for the request.

Response

*operations.GetRecentlyAddedResponse, error

Error Object Status Code Content Type
sdkerrors.GetRecentlyAddedResponseBody 401 application/json
sdkerrors.SDKError 4xx-5xx /

GetLibraries

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

package main

import(
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo/models/components"
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo"
	"context"
	"log"
)

func main() {
    s := plexgo.New(
        plexgo.WithSecurity("<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>"),
        plexgo.WithXPlexClientIdentifier("Postman"),
    )

    ctx := context.Background()
    res, err := s.Library.GetLibraries(ctx)
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
    }
    if res.Object != nil {
        // handle response
    }
}

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description
ctx context.Context ✔️ The context to use for the request.

Response

*operations.GetLibrariesResponse, error

Error Object Status Code Content Type
sdkerrors.GetLibrariesResponseBody 401 application/json
sdkerrors.SDKError 4xx-5xx /

GetLibrary

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.
  • 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), and title.
  • Sort Objects:

    • Description of sort fields.
    • Attributes include defaultDirection (asc/desc), descKey and key (sort parameters), and title.

Note

: Filters and sorts are optional; without them, no filtering controls are rendered.

Example Usage

package main

import(
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo/models/components"
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo"
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo/models/operations"
	"context"
	"log"
)

func main() {
    s := plexgo.New(
        plexgo.WithSecurity("<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>"),
        plexgo.WithXPlexClientIdentifier("Postman"),
    )


    var sectionID float64 = 1000

    var includeDetails *operations.IncludeDetails = operations.IncludeDetailsZero.ToPointer()

    ctx := context.Background()
    res, err := s.Library.GetLibrary(ctx, sectionID, includeDetails)
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
    }
    if res.Object != nil {
        // handle response
    }
}

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description Example
ctx context.Context ✔️ The context to use for the request.
sectionID float64 ✔️ the Id of the library to query 1000
includeDetails *operations.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

*operations.GetLibraryResponse, error

Error Object Status Code Content Type
sdkerrors.GetLibraryResponseBody 401 application/json
sdkerrors.SDKError 4xx-5xx /

DeleteLibrary

Delate a library using a specific section

Example Usage

package main

import(
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo/models/components"
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo"
	"context"
	"log"
)

func main() {
    s := plexgo.New(
        plexgo.WithSecurity("<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>"),
        plexgo.WithXPlexClientIdentifier("Postman"),
    )


    var sectionID float64 = 1000

    ctx := context.Background()
    res, err := s.Library.DeleteLibrary(ctx, sectionID)
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
    }
    if res != nil {
        // handle response
    }
}

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description Example
ctx context.Context ✔️ The context to use for the request.
sectionID float64 ✔️ the Id of the library to query 1000

Response

*operations.DeleteLibraryResponse, error

Error Object Status Code Content Type
sdkerrors.DeleteLibraryResponseBody 401 application/json
sdkerrors.SDKError 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

package main

import(
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo/models/components"
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo"
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo/models/operations"
	"context"
	"log"
)

func main() {
    s := plexgo.New(
        plexgo.WithSecurity("<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>"),
        plexgo.WithXPlexClientIdentifier("Postman"),
    )


    var sectionID int64 = 451092

    var tag operations.Tag = operations.TagUnwatched

    ctx := context.Background()
    res, err := s.Library.GetLibraryItems(ctx, sectionID, tag)
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
    }
    if res.Object != nil {
        // handle response
    }
}

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description
ctx context.Context ✔️ The context to use for the request.
sectionID int64 ✔️ the Id of the library to query
tag operations.Tag ✔️ A key representing a specific tag within the section.

Response

*operations.GetLibraryItemsResponse, error

Error Object Status Code Content Type
sdkerrors.SDKError 4xx-5xx /

RefreshLibrary

This endpoint Refreshes the library.

Example Usage

package main

import(
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo/models/components"
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo"
	"context"
	"log"
)

func main() {
    s := plexgo.New(
        plexgo.WithSecurity("<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>"),
        plexgo.WithXPlexClientIdentifier("Postman"),
    )


    var sectionID float64 = 934.16

    ctx := context.Background()
    res, err := s.Library.RefreshLibrary(ctx, sectionID)
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
    }
    if res != nil {
        // handle response
    }
}

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description
ctx context.Context ✔️ The context to use for the request.
sectionID float64 ✔️ the Id of the library to refresh

Response

*operations.RefreshLibraryResponse, error

Error Object Status Code Content Type
sdkerrors.RefreshLibraryResponseBody 401 application/json
sdkerrors.SDKError 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), and title.
  • Sort Objects:

    • Description of sort fields.
    • Attributes include defaultDirection (asc/desc), descKey and key (sort parameters), and title.

Note

: Filters and sorts are optional; without them, no filtering controls are rendered.

Example Usage

package main

import(
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo/models/components"
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo"
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo/models/operations"
	"context"
	"log"
)

func main() {
    s := plexgo.New(
        plexgo.WithSecurity("<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>"),
        plexgo.WithXPlexClientIdentifier("Postman"),
    )


    var sectionID int64 = 933505

    var type_ operations.Type = operations.TypeFour

    ctx := context.Background()
    res, err := s.Library.SearchLibrary(ctx, sectionID, type_)
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
    }
    if res.Object != nil {
        // handle response
    }
}

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description
ctx context.Context ✔️ The context to use for the request.
sectionID int64 ✔️ the Id of the library to query
type_ operations.Type ✔️ Plex content type to search for

Response

*operations.SearchLibraryResponse, error

Error Object Status Code Content Type
sdkerrors.SDKError 4xx-5xx /

GetMetadata

This endpoint will return the metadata of a library item specified with the ratingKey.

Example Usage

package main

import(
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo/models/components"
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo"
	"context"
	"log"
)

func main() {
    s := plexgo.New(
        plexgo.WithSecurity("<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>"),
        plexgo.WithXPlexClientIdentifier("Postman"),
    )


    var ratingKey float64 = 8382.31

    ctx := context.Background()
    res, err := s.Library.GetMetadata(ctx, ratingKey)
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
    }
    if res.Object != nil {
        // handle response
    }
}

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description
ctx context.Context ✔️ The context to use for the request.
ratingKey float64 ✔️ the id of the library item to return the children of.

Response

*operations.GetMetadataResponse, error

Error Object Status Code Content Type
sdkerrors.GetMetadataResponseBody 401 application/json
sdkerrors.SDKError 4xx-5xx /

GetMetadataChildren

This endpoint will return the children of of a library item specified with the ratingKey.

Example Usage

package main

import(
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo/models/components"
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo"
	"context"
	"log"
)

func main() {
    s := plexgo.New(
        plexgo.WithSecurity("<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>"),
        plexgo.WithXPlexClientIdentifier("Postman"),
    )


    var ratingKey float64 = 1539.14

    ctx := context.Background()
    res, err := s.Library.GetMetadataChildren(ctx, ratingKey)
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
    }
    if res.Object != nil {
        // handle response
    }
}

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description
ctx context.Context ✔️ The context to use for the request.
ratingKey float64 ✔️ the id of the library item to return the children of.

Response

*operations.GetMetadataChildrenResponse, error

Error Object Status Code Content Type
sdkerrors.GetMetadataChildrenResponseBody 401 application/json
sdkerrors.SDKError 4xx-5xx /

GetOnDeck

This endpoint will return the on deck content.

Example Usage

package main

import(
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo/models/components"
	"github.com/LukeHagar/plexgo"
	"context"
	"log"
)

func main() {
    s := plexgo.New(
        plexgo.WithSecurity("<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>"),
        plexgo.WithXPlexClientIdentifier("Postman"),
    )

    ctx := context.Background()
    res, err := s.Library.GetOnDeck(ctx)
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
    }
    if res.Object != nil {
        // handle response
    }
}

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description
ctx context.Context ✔️ The context to use for the request.

Response

*operations.GetOnDeckResponse, error

Error Object Status Code Content Type
sdkerrors.GetOnDeckResponseBody 401 application/json
sdkerrors.SDKError 4xx-5xx /