Philips TV (JointSpace + ADB) MCP Server
by amineutronio.github.amineutron/pylips-mcpv0.4.0
Control a Philips Android TV over JointSpace and ADB: power, volume, apps, keys, screen, Ambilight.
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Install Philips TV (JointSpace + ADB) MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add pylips -e TV_HOST='<tv-host>' -e TV_PASS='<tv-pass>' -- uvx pylips-mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"pylips": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pylips-mcp"
],
"env": {
"TV_HOST": "<tv-host>",
"TV_PASS": "<tv-pass>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"pylips": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pylips-mcp"
],
"env": {
"TV_HOST": "<tv-host>",
"TV_PASS": "<tv-pass>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"pylips": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pylips-mcp"
],
"env": {
"TV_HOST": "<tv-host>",
"TV_PASS": "<tv-pass>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"pylips": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pylips-mcp"
],
"env": {
"TV_HOST": "<tv-host>",
"TV_PASS": "<tv-pass>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TV_HOST | yes | — | IP address of the Philips TV |
| TV_USER | — | — | JointSpace pairing username (from pylips pairing) |
| TV_PASS | — | yes | JointSpace pairing password |
| DENON_HOST | — | — | Optional Denon AVR IP: volume and mute are redirected to the amplifier (HDMI ARC) |
| DENON_PORT | — | — | Denon telnet port |
| PYLIPS_TLS_FINGERPRINT | — | — | Optional SHA-256 fingerprint to pin the TV certificate |
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 13d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-09-26 · 14d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-09-26 · 13d ago · GitHub · v0.4.0
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-09-26 · 13d ago · official registry · v0.4.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Philips TV (JointSpace + ADB) MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add pylips -e TV_HOST='<tv-host>' -e TV_PASS='<tv-pass>' -- uvx pylips-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Philips TV (JointSpace + ADB) require an API key?
Yes. It expects TV_HOST, TV_PASS, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use Philips TV (JointSpace + ADB) as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Philips TV (JointSpace + ADB) in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.amineutron/pylips-mcp.