laszlopere/mcp-kodi
by Various
An MCP server for controlling Kodi over JSON-RPC
MCP
laszlopere/mcp-kodi
Added 16 June 2026
Overview
An MCP server that exposes Kodi media center functions through the Model Context Protocol using JSON-RPC. It allows AI agents to send commands to Kodi, such as playback control and library queries, by translating MCP requests into Kodi's native API calls.
Best for
Best for
Developers building AI agents that need to control a Kodi media center
Use cases
- Control Kodi playback from an AI assistant
- Query Kodi media library for available content
- Automate media center actions via MCP-compatible tools
Notes
An MCP server that exposes Kodi media center functions through the Model Context Protocol using JSON-RPC. It allows AI agents to send commands to Kodi, such as playback control and library queries, by translating MCP requests into Kodi’s native API calls.
0 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-06-15. Licensed GPL-3.0.
Use cases
- Control Kodi playback from an AI assistant
- Query Kodi media library for available content
- Automate media center actions via MCP-compatible tools
Pros
- Enables direct AI integration with Kodi without custom scripting
- Lightweight C implementation with minimal dependencies
- Leverages standard JSON-RPC for reliable communication
Cons
- Requires Kodi to be running and accessible on the network
- Limited to Kodi’s JSON-RPC capabilities
- No built-in authentication or security features
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Pros
- Enables direct AI integration with Kodi without custom scripting
- Lightweight C implementation with minimal dependencies
- Leverages standard JSON-RPC for reliable communication
Cons
- Requires Kodi to be running and accessible on the network
- Limited to Kodi's JSON-RPC capabilities
- No built-in authentication or security features
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