# Library (*library*) ## Overview API Calls interacting with Plex Media Server Libraries ### Available Operations * [deleteLibrary](#deletelibrary) - Delete Library Section * [getAllLibraries](#getalllibraries) - Get All Libraries * [getLibraryDetails](#getlibrarydetails) - Get Library Details * [getLibraryItems](#getlibraryitems) - Get Library Items * [getMetaDataByRatingKey](#getmetadatabyratingkey) - Get Metadata by RatingKey * [getRecentlyAddedLibrary](#getrecentlyaddedlibrary) - Get Recently Added * [getRefreshLibraryMetadata](#getrefreshlibrarymetadata) - Refresh Metadata Of The Library * [getSearchAllLibraries](#getsearchalllibraries) - Search All Libraries * [getSearchLibrary](#getsearchlibrary) - Search Library * [getFileHash](#getfilehash) - Get Hash Value * [getMetadataChildren](#getmetadatachildren) - Get Items Children * [getOnDeck](#getondeck) - Get On Deck * [getTopWatchedContent](#gettopwatchedcontent) - Get Top Watched Content ## deleteLibrary Delete a library using a specific section id ### Example Usage ```php declare(strict_types=1); require 'vendor/autoload.php'; use LukeHagar\Plex_API; $security = ''; $sdk = Plex_API\PlexAPI::builder()->setSecurity($security)->build(); $response = $sdk->library->deleteLibrary( sectionKey: 9518 ); if ($response->statusCode === 200) { // handle response } ``` ### Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `sectionKey` | *int* | :heavy_check_mark: | The unique key of the Plex library.
Note: This is unique in the context of the Plex server.
| 9518 | ### Response **[?Operations\DeleteLibraryResponse](../../Models/Operations/DeleteLibraryResponse.md)** ### Errors | Error Type | Status Code | Content Type | | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | | Errors\DeleteLibraryBadRequest | 400 | application/json | | Errors\DeleteLibraryUnauthorized | 401 | application/json | | 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 ```php declare(strict_types=1); require 'vendor/autoload.php'; use LukeHagar\Plex_API; $security = ''; $sdk = Plex_API\PlexAPI::builder()->setSecurity($security)->build(); $response = $sdk->library->getAllLibraries( ); if ($response->object !== null) { // handle response } ``` ### Response **[?Operations\GetAllLibrariesResponse](../../Models/Operations/GetAllLibrariesResponse.md)** ### Errors | Error Type | Status Code | Content Type | | ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | | Errors\GetAllLibrariesBadRequest | 400 | application/json | | Errors\GetAllLibrariesUnauthorized | 401 | application/json | | 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. - **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 ```php declare(strict_types=1); require 'vendor/autoload.php'; use LukeHagar\Plex_API; use LukeHagar\Plex_API\Models\Operations; $security = ''; $sdk = Plex_API\PlexAPI::builder()->setSecurity($security)->build(); $response = $sdk->library->getLibraryDetails( sectionKey: 9518, includeDetails: Operations\IncludeDetails::Zero ); if ($response->object !== null) { // handle response } ``` ### Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | `sectionKey` | *int* | :heavy_check_mark: | The unique key of the Plex library.
Note: This is unique in the context of the Plex server.
| 9518 | | `includeDetails` | [?Operations\IncludeDetails](../../Models/Operations/IncludeDetails.md) | :heavy_minus_sign: | 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\GetLibraryDetailsResponse](../../Models/Operations/GetLibraryDetailsResponse.md)** ### Errors | Error Type | Status Code | Content Type | | ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------ | | Errors\GetLibraryDetailsBadRequest | 400 | application/json | | Errors\GetLibraryDetailsUnauthorized | 401 | application/json | | 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. - `albums`: Items categorized by album. ### Example Usage ```php declare(strict_types=1); require 'vendor/autoload.php'; use LukeHagar\Plex_API; use LukeHagar\Plex_API\Models\Operations; $security = ''; $sdk = Plex_API\PlexAPI::builder()->setSecurity($security)->build(); $request = new Operations\GetLibraryItemsRequest( tag: Operations\Tag::Edition, sectionKey: 9518, includeGuids: Operations\IncludeGuids::Enable, type: Operations\GetLibraryItemsQueryParamType::TvShow, includeMeta: Operations\GetLibraryItemsQueryParamIncludeMeta::Enable, xPlexContainerStart: 0, xPlexContainerSize: 50, ); $response = $sdk->library->getLibraryItems( request: $request ); if ($response->object !== null) { // handle response } ``` ### Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `$request` | [Operations\GetLibraryItemsRequest](../../Models/Operations/GetLibraryItemsRequest.md) | :heavy_check_mark: | The request object to use for the request. | ### Response **[?Operations\GetLibraryItemsResponse](../../Models/Operations/GetLibraryItemsResponse.md)** ### Errors | Error Type | Status Code | Content Type | | ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | | Errors\GetLibraryItemsBadRequest | 400 | application/json | | Errors\GetLibraryItemsUnauthorized | 401 | application/json | | Errors\SDKException | 4XX, 5XX | \*/\* | ## getMetaDataByRatingKey This endpoint will return the metadata of a library item specified with the ratingKey. ### Example Usage ```php declare(strict_types=1); require 'vendor/autoload.php'; use LukeHagar\Plex_API; $security = ''; $sdk = Plex_API\PlexAPI::builder()->setSecurity($security)->build(); $response = $sdk->library->getMetaDataByRatingKey( ratingKey: 9518 ); if ($response->object !== null) { // handle response } ``` ### Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example | | ----------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | | `ratingKey` | *int* | :heavy_check_mark: | the id of the library item to return the children of. | 9518 | ### Response **[?Operations\GetMetaDataByRatingKeyResponse](../../Models/Operations/GetMetaDataByRatingKeyResponse.md)** ### Errors | Error Type | Status Code | Content Type | | ----------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | | Errors\GetMetaDataByRatingKeyBadRequest | 400 | application/json | | Errors\GetMetaDataByRatingKeyUnauthorized | 401 | application/json | | Errors\SDKException | 4XX, 5XX | \*/\* | ## getRecentlyAddedLibrary This endpoint will return the recently added content. ### Example Usage ```php declare(strict_types=1); require 'vendor/autoload.php'; use LukeHagar\Plex_API; use LukeHagar\Plex_API\Models\Operations; $security = ''; $sdk = Plex_API\PlexAPI::builder()->setSecurity($security)->build(); $request = new Operations\GetRecentlyAddedLibraryRequest( type: Operations\QueryParamType::TvShow, contentDirectoryID: 2, pinnedContentDirectoryID: [ 3, 5, 7, 13, 12, 1, 6, 14, 2, 10, 16, 17, ], sectionID: 2, includeMeta: Operations\QueryParamIncludeMeta::Enable, xPlexContainerStart: 0, xPlexContainerSize: 50, ); $response = $sdk->library->getRecentlyAddedLibrary( request: $request ); if ($response->object !== null) { // handle response } ``` ### Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | `$request` | [Operations\GetRecentlyAddedLibraryRequest](../../Models/Operations/GetRecentlyAddedLibraryRequest.md) | :heavy_check_mark: | The request object to use for the request. | ### Response **[?Operations\GetRecentlyAddedLibraryResponse](../../Models/Operations/GetRecentlyAddedLibraryResponse.md)** ### Errors | Error Type | Status Code | Content Type | | ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------ | | Errors\GetRecentlyAddedLibraryBadRequest | 400 | application/json | | Errors\GetRecentlyAddedLibraryUnauthorized | 401 | application/json | | Errors\SDKException | 4XX, 5XX | \*/\* | ## getRefreshLibraryMetadata This endpoint Refreshes all the Metadata of the library. ### Example Usage ```php declare(strict_types=1); require 'vendor/autoload.php'; use LukeHagar\Plex_API; use LukeHagar\Plex_API\Models\Operations; $security = ''; $sdk = Plex_API\PlexAPI::builder()->setSecurity($security)->build(); $response = $sdk->library->getRefreshLibraryMetadata( sectionKey: 9518, force: Operations\Force::One ); if ($response->statusCode === 200) { // handle response } ``` ### Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `sectionKey` | *int* | :heavy_check_mark: | The unique key of the Plex library.
Note: This is unique in the context of the Plex server.
| 9518 | | `force` | [?Operations\Force](../../Models/Operations/Force.md) | :heavy_minus_sign: | Force the refresh even if the library is already being refreshed. | 0 | ### Response **[?Operations\GetRefreshLibraryMetadataResponse](../../Models/Operations/GetRefreshLibraryMetadataResponse.md)** ### Errors | Error Type | Status Code | Content Type | | -------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | | Errors\GetRefreshLibraryMetadataBadRequest | 400 | application/json | | Errors\GetRefreshLibraryMetadataUnauthorized | 401 | application/json | | Errors\SDKException | 4XX, 5XX | \*/\* | ## getSearchAllLibraries Search the provided query across all library sections, or a single section, and return matches as hubs, split up by type. ### Example Usage ```php declare(strict_types=1); require 'vendor/autoload.php'; use LukeHagar\Plex_API; use LukeHagar\Plex_API\Models\Operations; $security = ''; $sdk = Plex_API\PlexAPI::builder()->setSecurity($security)->build(); $request = new Operations\GetSearchAllLibrariesRequest( query: '', clientID: '3381b62b-9ab7-4e37-827b-203e9809eb58', searchTypes: [ Operations\SearchTypes::People, ], includeCollections: Operations\QueryParamIncludeCollections::Enable, includeExternalMedia: Operations\QueryParamIncludeExternalMedia::Enable, ); $response = $sdk->library->getSearchAllLibraries( request: $request ); if ($response->object !== null) { // handle response } ``` ### Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `$request` | [Operations\GetSearchAllLibrariesRequest](../../Models/Operations/GetSearchAllLibrariesRequest.md) | :heavy_check_mark: | The request object to use for the request. | ### Response **[?Operations\GetSearchAllLibrariesResponse](../../Models/Operations/GetSearchAllLibrariesResponse.md)** ### Errors | Error Type | Status Code | Content Type | | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | | Errors\GetSearchAllLibrariesBadRequest | 400 | application/json | | Errors\GetSearchAllLibrariesUnauthorized | 401 | application/json | | Errors\SDKException | 4XX, 5XX | \*/\* | ## getSearchLibrary 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 ```php declare(strict_types=1); require 'vendor/autoload.php'; use LukeHagar\Plex_API; use LukeHagar\Plex_API\Models\Operations; $security = ''; $sdk = Plex_API\PlexAPI::builder()->setSecurity($security)->build(); $response = $sdk->library->getSearchLibrary( sectionKey: 9518, type: Operations\GetSearchLibraryQueryParamType::TvShow ); if ($response->object !== null) { // handle response } ``` ### Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `sectionKey` | *int* | :heavy_check_mark: | The unique key of the Plex library.
Note: This is unique in the context of the Plex server.
| 9518 | | `type` | [Operations\GetSearchLibraryQueryParamType](../../Models/Operations/GetSearchLibraryQueryParamType.md) | :heavy_check_mark: | The type of media to retrieve.
1 = movie
2 = show
3 = season
4 = episode
E.g. A movie library will not return anything with type 3 as there are no seasons for movie libraries
| 2 | ### Response **[?Operations\GetSearchLibraryResponse](../../Models/Operations/GetSearchLibraryResponse.md)** ### Errors | Error Type | Status Code | Content Type | | ----------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | | Errors\GetSearchLibraryBadRequest | 400 | application/json | | Errors\GetSearchLibraryUnauthorized | 401 | application/json | | Errors\SDKException | 4XX, 5XX | \*/\* | ## getFileHash This resource returns hash values for local files ### Example Usage ```php declare(strict_types=1); require 'vendor/autoload.php'; use LukeHagar\Plex_API; $security = ''; $sdk = Plex_API\PlexAPI::builder()->setSecurity($security)->build(); $response = $sdk->library->getFileHash( url: 'file://C:\Image.png&type=13', type: 4462.17 ); if ($response->statusCode === 200) { // handle response } ``` ### Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | | `url` | *string* | :heavy_check_mark: | This is the path to the local file, must be prefixed by `file://` | file://C:\Image.png&type=13 | | `type` | *?float* | :heavy_minus_sign: | Item type | | ### Response **[?Operations\GetFileHashResponse](../../Models/Operations/GetFileHashResponse.md)** ### Errors | Error Type | Status Code | Content Type | | ------------------------------ | ------------------------------ | ------------------------------ | | Errors\GetFileHashBadRequest | 400 | application/json | | Errors\GetFileHashUnauthorized | 401 | application/json | | Errors\SDKException | 4XX, 5XX | \*/\* | ## getMetadataChildren This endpoint will return the children of of a library item specified with the ratingKey. ### Example Usage ```php declare(strict_types=1); require 'vendor/autoload.php'; use LukeHagar\Plex_API; $security = ''; $sdk = Plex_API\PlexAPI::builder()->setSecurity($security)->build(); $response = $sdk->library->getMetadataChildren( ratingKey: 1539.15, includeElements: '' ); if ($response->object !== null) { // handle response } ``` ### Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `ratingKey` | *float* | :heavy_check_mark: | the id of the library item to return the children of. | | `includeElements` | *?string* | :heavy_minus_sign: | Adds additional elements to the response. Supported types are (Stream)
| ### Response **[?Operations\GetMetadataChildrenResponse](../../Models/Operations/GetMetadataChildrenResponse.md)** ### Errors | Error Type | Status Code | Content Type | | -------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | | Errors\GetMetadataChildrenBadRequest | 400 | application/json | | Errors\GetMetadataChildrenUnauthorized | 401 | application/json | | Errors\SDKException | 4XX, 5XX | \*/\* | ## getOnDeck This endpoint will return the on deck content. ### Example Usage ```php declare(strict_types=1); require 'vendor/autoload.php'; use LukeHagar\Plex_API; $security = ''; $sdk = Plex_API\PlexAPI::builder()->setSecurity($security)->build(); $response = $sdk->library->getOnDeck( ); if ($response->object !== null) { // handle response } ``` ### Response **[?Operations\GetOnDeckResponse](../../Models/Operations/GetOnDeckResponse.md)** ### Errors | Error Type | Status Code | Content Type | | ---------------------------- | ---------------------------- | ---------------------------- | | Errors\GetOnDeckBadRequest | 400 | application/json | | Errors\GetOnDeckUnauthorized | 401 | application/json | | Errors\SDKException | 4XX, 5XX | \*/\* | ## getTopWatchedContent This endpoint will return the top watched content from libraries of a certain type ### Example Usage ```php declare(strict_types=1); require 'vendor/autoload.php'; use LukeHagar\Plex_API; use LukeHagar\Plex_API\Models\Operations; $security = ''; $sdk = Plex_API\PlexAPI::builder()->setSecurity($security)->build(); $response = $sdk->library->getTopWatchedContent( type: Operations\GetTopWatchedContentQueryParamType::TvShow, includeGuids: 1 ); if ($response->object !== null) { // handle response } ``` ### Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `type` | [Operations\GetTopWatchedContentQueryParamType](../../Models/Operations/GetTopWatchedContentQueryParamType.md) | :heavy_check_mark: | The type of media to retrieve.
1 = movie
2 = show
3 = season
4 = episode
E.g. A movie library will not return anything with type 3 as there are no seasons for movie libraries
| 2 | | `includeGuids` | *?int* | :heavy_minus_sign: | Adds the Guids object to the response
| 1 | ### Response **[?Operations\GetTopWatchedContentResponse](../../Models/Operations/GetTopWatchedContentResponse.md)** ### Errors | Error Type | Status Code | Content Type | | --------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | | Errors\GetTopWatchedContentBadRequest | 400 | application/json | | Errors\GetTopWatchedContentUnauthorized | 401 | application/json | | Errors\SDKException | 4XX, 5XX | \*/\* |