How do I install the sonarr mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `SONARR_URL`, `SONARR_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Sonarr MCP Server

Give your LLM access to Sonarr

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What is the Sonarr MCP Server?

Give your LLM access to Sonarr

What it actually does

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for accessing Sonarr. It provides a set of tools for interacting with Sonarr programmatically.

Configuration

Node.js >= 20 - A running Sonarr instance (v3 or v4) - Your Sonarr API key (found in Sonarr UI under Settings > General > API Key)

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
search-series	Search for a TV series by term
find-episodes	Find episodes for a series
get-logs	Get paginated logs from Sonarr
list-recent-downloads	List recent download history
list-upcoming-episodes	List upcoming episodes from the calendar
add-series	Add a series to Sonarr

How to install the Sonarr MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sonarr": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "npm"],
      "env": {
        "SONARR_URL": "your-value",
        "SONARR_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Node.js >= 20 - A running Sonarr instance (v3 or v4) - Your Sonarr API key (found in Sonarr UI under Settings > General > API Key)

Variable	Description	Required
SONARR_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
SONARR_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Sonarr to search-series.”
“Use Sonarr to find-episodes.”
“Use Sonarr to get-logs.”

Frequently asked questions

Give your LLM access to Sonarr Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.