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Library
(library)
Overview
API Calls interacting with Plex Media Server Libraries
Available Operations
- get_file_hash - Get Hash Value
- get_recently_added - Get Recently Added
- get_libraries - Get All Libraries
- get_library - Get Library Details
- delete_library - Delete Library Section
- get_library_items - Get Library Items
- refresh_library - Refresh Library
- search_library - Search Library
- get_metadata - Get Items Metadata
- get_metadata_children - Get Items Children
- get_top_watched_content - Get Top Watched Content
- get_on_deck - Get On Deck
get_file_hash
This resource returns hash values for local files
Example Usage
import plex_api
s = plex_api.PlexAPI(
access_token="<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
x_plex_client_identifier='Postman',
)
res = s.library.get_file_hash(url='file://C:\Image.png&type=13', type=4462.17)
if res is not None:
# handle response
pass
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
url |
str | ✔️ | This is the path to the local file, must be prefixed by file:// |
file://C:\Image.png&type=13 |
type |
Optional[float] | ➖ | Item type |
Response
operations.GetFileHashResponse
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| errors.GetFileHashResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| errors.SDKError | 4xx-5xx | / |
get_recently_added
This endpoint will return the recently added content.
Example Usage
import plex_api
s = plex_api.PlexAPI(
access_token="<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
x_plex_client_identifier='Postman',
)
res = s.library.get_recently_added()
if res.object is not None:
# handle response
pass
Response
operations.GetRecentlyAddedResponse
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| errors.GetRecentlyAddedResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| errors.SDKError | 4xx-5xx | / |
get_libraries
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
import plex_api
s = plex_api.PlexAPI(
access_token="<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
x_plex_client_identifier='Postman',
)
res = s.library.get_libraries()
if res.object is not None:
# handle response
pass
Response
operations.GetLibrariesResponse
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| errors.GetLibrariesResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| errors.SDKError | 4xx-5xx | / |
get_library
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
import plex_api
from plex_api.models import operations
s = plex_api.PlexAPI(
access_token="<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
x_plex_client_identifier='Postman',
)
res = s.library.get_library(section_id=1000, include_details=operations.IncludeDetails.ZERO)
if res.object is not None:
# handle response
pass
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
section_id |
float | ✔️ | the Id of the library to query | 1000 |
include_details |
Optional[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
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| errors.GetLibraryResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| errors.SDKError | 4xx-5xx | / |
delete_library
Delate a library using a specific section
Example Usage
import plex_api
s = plex_api.PlexAPI(
access_token="<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
x_plex_client_identifier='Postman',
)
res = s.library.delete_library(section_id=1000)
if res is not None:
# handle response
pass
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
section_id |
float | ✔️ | the Id of the library to query | 1000 |
Response
operations.DeleteLibraryResponse
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| errors.DeleteLibraryResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| errors.SDKError | 4xx-5xx | / |
get_library_items
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
import plex_api
from plex_api.models import operations
s = plex_api.PlexAPI(
access_token="<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
x_plex_client_identifier='Postman',
)
res = s.library.get_library_items(section_id='<value>', tag=operations.Tag.GENRE, include_guids=1)
if res.object is not None:
# handle response
pass
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
section_id |
Any | ✔️ | the Id of the library to query | |
tag |
operations.Tag | ✔️ | A key representing a specific tag within the section. | |
include_guids |
Optional[int] | ➖ | Adds the Guids object to the response |
1 |
Response
operations.GetLibraryItemsResponse
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| errors.GetLibraryItemsResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| errors.SDKError | 4xx-5xx | / |
refresh_library
This endpoint Refreshes the library.
Example Usage
import plex_api
s = plex_api.PlexAPI(
access_token="<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
x_plex_client_identifier='Postman',
)
res = s.library.refresh_library(section_id=934.16)
if res is not None:
# handle response
pass
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
section_id |
float | ✔️ | the Id of the library to refresh |
Response
operations.RefreshLibraryResponse
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| errors.RefreshLibraryResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| errors.SDKError | 4xx-5xx | / |
search_library
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
import plex_api
from plex_api.models import operations
s = plex_api.PlexAPI(
access_token="<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
x_plex_client_identifier='Postman',
)
res = s.library.search_library(section_id=933505, type=operations.Type.FOUR)
if res.object is not None:
# handle response
pass
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
section_id |
int | ✔️ | the Id of the library to query |
type |
operations.Type | ✔️ | Plex content type to search for |
Response
operations.SearchLibraryResponse
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| errors.SearchLibraryResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| errors.SDKError | 4xx-5xx | / |
get_metadata
This endpoint will return the metadata of a library item specified with the ratingKey.
Example Usage
import plex_api
s = plex_api.PlexAPI(
access_token="<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
x_plex_client_identifier='Postman',
)
res = s.library.get_metadata(rating_key=8382.31)
if res.object is not None:
# handle response
pass
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
rating_key |
float | ✔️ | the id of the library item to return the children of. |
Response
operations.GetMetadataResponse
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| errors.GetMetadataResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| errors.SDKError | 4xx-5xx | / |
get_metadata_children
This endpoint will return the children of of a library item specified with the ratingKey.
Example Usage
import plex_api
s = plex_api.PlexAPI(
access_token="<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
x_plex_client_identifier='Postman',
)
res = s.library.get_metadata_children(rating_key=1539.14, include_elements='<value>')
if res.object is not None:
# handle response
pass
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
rating_key |
float | ✔️ | the id of the library item to return the children of. |
include_elements |
Optional[str] | ➖ | Adds additional elements to the response. Supported types are (Stream) |
Response
operations.GetMetadataChildrenResponse
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| errors.GetMetadataChildrenResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| errors.SDKError | 4xx-5xx | / |
get_top_watched_content
This endpoint will return the top watched content from libraries of a certain type
Example Usage
import plex_api
s = plex_api.PlexAPI(
access_token="<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
x_plex_client_identifier='Postman',
)
res = s.library.get_top_watched_content(type=505531, include_guids=1)
if res.object is not None:
# handle response
pass
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
type |
int | ✔️ | the library type (1 - movies, 2 - shows, 3 - music) | |
include_guids |
Optional[int] | ➖ | Adds the Guids object to the response |
1 |
Response
operations.GetTopWatchedContentResponse
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| errors.SDKError | 4xx-5xx | / |
get_on_deck
This endpoint will return the on deck content.
Example Usage
import plex_api
s = plex_api.PlexAPI(
access_token="<YOUR_API_KEY_HERE>",
x_plex_client_identifier='Postman',
)
res = s.library.get_on_deck()
if res.object is not None:
# handle response
pass
Response
Errors
| Error Object | Status Code | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| errors.GetOnDeckResponseBody | 401 | application/json |
| errors.SDKError | 4xx-5xx | / |