# vlc-mcp-server

> Use this tool when you need to remotely control and playback videos using VLC media player, solving issues of limited access and centralized management. It allows MCP clients to send commands and receive feedback, enabling seamless video control. Ideal for use cases requiring remote media management, such as home theaters or digital signage systems.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/piebro-vlc-mcp-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/piebro-vlc-mcp-server

## Description

An MCP server to control VLC media player, allowing remote playback and control of videos via any MCP client.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.69
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-03

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** media
- **Updated:** 2026-09-03

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/kxfzifg5zw)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/piebro/vlc-mcp-server>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "piebro-vlc-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/piebro-vlc-mcp-server` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/piebro-vlc-mcp-server/pull`

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