How do I install the yarr 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 `YARR_SERVICES`, `YARR_SONARR_URL`, `YARR_SONARR_API_KEY`, `RUST_LOG`, `YARR_MCP_TOKEN`, `YARR_MCP_HOST`, `YARR_RADARR_URL`, `YARR_RADARR_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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Yarr MCP Server

Rust MCP and CLI server for Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, Plex, Jellyfin, and download clients.

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What is the Yarr MCP Server?

Rust MCP and CLI server for Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, Plex, Jellyfin, and download clients.

What the server does

MCP server and CLI for self-hosted media fleets: Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, Bazarr, Tautulli, Overseerr, SABnzbd, qBittorrent, Plex, Jellyfin, and Tracearr.

Fleet status checks across the configured services
Credentialed upstream API passthrough for known service kinds
Table-driven OpenAPI operation metadata for Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr,
Curated commands for SABnzbd, qBittorrent, Tautulli, Bazarr, and Tracearr,
Code Mode over MCP for multi-step media automation scripts
Snippet storage and execution for repeatable Code Mode workflows

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Maintainer setup documentation.

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
stdio	stdio is the preferred local MCP transport. It starts yarr mcp on demand and does not require binding a local HTTP port.

How to install the Yarr MCP Server

claude mcp add yarr --env YARR_SERVICES=your-value --env YARR_SONARR_URL=your-value --env YARR_SONARR_API_KEY=your-value --env RUST_LOG=your-value --env YARR_MCP_TOKEN=your-value --env YARR_MCP_HOST=your-value --env YARR_RADARR_URL=your-value --env YARR_RADARR_API_KEY=your-value -- npx -y @dinglebear/yarr

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
YARR_SERVICES	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
YARR_SONARR_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
YARR_SONARR_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
RUST_LOG	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
YARR_MCP_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
YARR_MCP_HOST	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Optional
YARR_RADARR_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
YARR_RADARR_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Yarr MCP to stdio.”

Frequently asked questions

Rust MCP and CLI server for Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, Plex, Jellyfin, and download clients. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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