Yarr MCP Server
by jmagarai.dinglebear/yarr-mcpv1.1.1
Rust MCP and CLI server for Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, Plex, Jellyfin, and download clients.
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Active9d ago
Install Yarr MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add yarr-jmagar -e YARR_SONARR_API_KEY='<yarr-sonarr-api-key>' -e YARR_RADARR_API_KEY='<yarr-radarr-api-key>' -e YARR_PLEX_TOKEN='<yarr-plex-token>' -- npx -y yarr-mcp mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"yarr-jmagar": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"yarr-mcp",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"YARR_SONARR_API_KEY": "<yarr-sonarr-api-key>",
"YARR_RADARR_API_KEY": "<yarr-radarr-api-key>",
"YARR_PLEX_TOKEN": "<yarr-plex-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"yarr-jmagar": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"yarr-mcp",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"YARR_SONARR_API_KEY": "<yarr-sonarr-api-key>",
"YARR_RADARR_API_KEY": "<yarr-radarr-api-key>",
"YARR_PLEX_TOKEN": "<yarr-plex-token>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"yarr-jmagar": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"yarr-mcp",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"YARR_SONARR_API_KEY": "<yarr-sonarr-api-key>",
"YARR_RADARR_API_KEY": "<yarr-radarr-api-key>",
"YARR_PLEX_TOKEN": "<yarr-plex-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"yarr-jmagar": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"yarr-mcp",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"YARR_SONARR_API_KEY": "<yarr-sonarr-api-key>",
"YARR_RADARR_API_KEY": "<yarr-radarr-api-key>",
"YARR_PLEX_TOKEN": "<yarr-plex-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| YARR_SONARR_URL | — | — | Optional Sonarr base URL. |
| YARR_SONARR_API_KEY | — | yes | Optional Sonarr API key. |
| YARR_RADARR_URL | — | — | Optional Radarr base URL. |
| YARR_RADARR_API_KEY | — | yes | Optional Radarr API key. |
| YARR_PLEX_URL | — | — | Optional Plex base URL. |
| YARR_PLEX_TOKEN | — | yes | Optional Plex token. |
| YARR_VERSION | — | — | Optional GitHub release tag override for the downloaded Yarr binary. |
| YARR_REPO | — | — | Optional GitHub owner/repo override for release asset downloads. |
| YARR_RELEASE_BASE_URL | — | — | Optional release download base URL override. |
| RUST_LOG | — | — | Tracing filter for Yarr logs. |
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 9d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-01 · 9d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-08-02 · 2mo ago · GitHub · v2.2.2
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-07-12 · 3mo ago · official registry · v1.1.1
FAQ
›How do I install the Yarr MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add yarr-jmagar -e YARR_SONARR_API_KEY='<yarr-sonarr-api-key>' -e YARR_RADARR_API_KEY='<yarr-radarr-api-key>' -e YARR_PLEX_TOKEN='<yarr-plex-token>' -- npx -y yarr-mcp mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Yarr require an API key?
Yes. It expects YARR_SONARR_API_KEY, YARR_RADARR_API_KEY, YARR_PLEX_TOKEN, of which 3 are secrets.
›Can I use Yarr as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Yarr in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as ai.dinglebear/yarr-mcp.