Strider Netflix Connector

MCP connector for managing Netflix — browse catalog, search content, manage watchlist, control playback, and get personalized recommendations. Part of the Strider Labs action execution layer for AI agents.

Installation

npm install @striderlabs/mcp-netflix

MCP Configuration

Add to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "netflix": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-netflix"]
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

netflix.search

Search for movies and TV shows.

Input Schema:

{
  "query": "string (title, actor, director)",
  "type": "string (optional: movie, series)",
  "genre": "string (optional: comedy, drama, action, etc.)"
}

Output:

{
  "results": [{
    "id": "string",
    "title": "string",
    "type": "string",
    "year": "number",
    "rating": "string (TV-MA, PG-13, etc.)",
    "match_score": "number (percent match)",
    "synopsis": "string"
  }]
}

netflix.get_details

Get full details for a title including cast, seasons, and episodes.

netflix.add_to_list

Add a title to My List.

netflix.remove_from_list

Remove a title from My List.

netflix.get_my_list

Get current My List contents.

netflix.get_continue_watching

Get titles in progress.

netflix.play

Start playback of a title.

Input Schema:

{
  "title_id": "string",
  "season": "number (optional: for series)",
  "episode": "number (optional: for series)",
  "device": "string (optional: tv, phone, laptop)"
}

netflix.get_recommendations

Get personalized recommendations.

Output:

{
  "rows": [{
    "category": "string (Top 10, Because You Watched, etc.)",
    "titles": [...]
  }]
}

netflix.get_new_releases

Get newly added content.

Authentication

First use triggers OAuth with Netflix account. Profile selection supported. Tokens stored encrypted per-user.

Usage Examples

Find something:

What's new on Netflix this week?

Search:

Search Netflix for sci-fi movies released in the last year

Add to list:

Add Stranger Things to my Netflix list

Play content:

Play The Office on Netflix, season 3 episode 1

Get recommendations:

What should I watch on Netflix based on my history?

Error Handling

| Code | Meaning | Action | |------|---------|--------| | AUTH_EXPIRED | Session expired | Re-authenticate | | PROFILE_REQUIRED | Multiple profiles | Prompt profile selection | | NOT_AVAILABLE | Content removed | Suggest alternatives | | DEVICE_LIMIT | Too many streams | Stop another device |

Use Cases

Movie night: find something to watch
Binge planning: add series to watchlist
Discovery: explore new releases and recommendations
Playback control: start content on specific devices