Letterboxd MCP Server

A comprehensive MCP server for Letterboxd using Playwright and Axios.

★ 1Racimy/Letterboxd-MCP ↗by Racimyupdated
Manual setup required. The maintainer's config contains paths only you know - edit the placeholders below before adding it to Claude Code.
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Prepare the server locally

Run this once before adding it to Claude Code.

npm install
npm start
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Register it in Claude Code

claude mcp add -e "LETTERBOXD_USERNAME=${LETTERBOXD_USERNAME}" -e "LETTERBOXD_PASSWORD=${LETTERBOXD_PASSWORD}" letterboxd-mcp -- node /path/to/letterboxd-mcp/index.js

Replace any placeholder paths in the command with the real path on your machine.

Required:LETTERBOXD_USERNAMELETTERBOXD_PASSWORD+ 1 optional
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Make your agent remember this setup

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What it does

  • Rich data retrieval including HD posters, full cast, and synopsis.
  • Private data access for watchlists, diaries, and custom lists.
  • Automated browser actions for rating, liking, and reviewing films.
  • Infinite pagination support for all queries.
  • Automatic 'me' keyword support for targeting the authenticated account.

Tools 14

searchGlobal search for films, members, and lists.
get_filmGet deep details of a film using its slug.
get_member_watchlistRetrieve the user's watchlist.
get_member_diaryRetrieve the user's viewing diary.
get_member_filmsRetrieve all films seen by a user.
get_member_pinnedRetrieve the user's 4 pinned favorite films.
get_member_listsRetrieve all lists created by a user.
add_to_watchedMark a film as watched or remove it.
add_to_watchlistAdd or remove a film from the watchlist.
rate_filmRate a film from 1 to 10.
toggle_likeAdd or remove a heart/like from a film.
write_reviewPublish a review to the user's diary.
add_to_listAdd a film to an existing list.
create_listCreate a new list with at least one film.

Environment Variables

LETTERBOXD_USERNAMErequiredYour Letterboxd account username
LETTERBOXD_PASSWORDrequiredYour Letterboxd account password
PORTPort for the SSE server

Try it

Search for the film 'Inception' and give me its synopsis and cast.
Add the movie 'The Matrix' to my watchlist.
Rate the movie 'Parasite' with 10 stars.
What are my 4 pinned favorite films?
Create a new list called 'Sci-Fi Classics' and add 'Blade Runner' to it.
Original README from Racimy/Letterboxd-MCP

Letterboxd MCP Server (V3)

Un serveur MCP ultra-complet pour Letterboxd utilisant Playwright pour les actions réelles et Axios pour le scraping rapide.

Fonctionnalités Clés

  • Données Riches : Posters HD, Casting complet, Durée, Genres et Synopsis intégral pour chaque film.
  • Accès Privé : Supporte l'accès à votre Watchlist, Journal et Listes privées via authentification sécurisée.
  • Actions Réelles (Browser) : Notez des films, ajoutez des cœurs, gérez votre watchlist et créez des listes exactement comme un humain.
  • Pagination Infinie : Fouille absolument toutes les pages pour chaque requête par défaut.
  • Localisation Automatique : Support du mot-clé me pour cibler votre propre compte sans configuration complexe.

Configuration

Créez un fichier .env :

LETTERBOXD_USERNAME=votre_pseudo
LETTERBOXD_PASSWORD=votre_mdp
PORT=3000

Installation

npm install
npm start

Le script postinstall téléchargera automatiquement le navigateur Chromium nécessaire pour les actions.

Lancer en mode stdio (optionnel)

node index.js --mode=stdio

Par défaut le serveur utilise SSE via Express ; le mode stdio reste disponible pour les clients MCP qui le nécessitent.

Tools Disponibles

Lecture

  • search: Recherche globale (films, membres, listes).
  • get_film: Détails profonds d'un film (slug requis).
  • get_member_watchlist: Votre liste à voir (privee supportée).
  • get_member_diary: Votre journal de visionnage.
  • get_member_films: Tous les films que l'utilisateur a vus (toutes les pages), avec les éventuelles notes étoilées.
  • get_member_pinned: Vos 4 films préférés (épinglés).
  • get_member_lists: Toutes vos listes (inclus privées).

Écriture (Playwright)

  • add_to_watched: Marquer comme vu / retirer.
  • add_to_watchlist: Ajouter / retirer de la watchlist.
  • rate_film: Donner une note (1 à 10).
  • toggle_like: Ajouter / retirer un cœur.
  • write_review: Publier une critique dans votre journal.
  • add_to_list: Ajouter un film à une liste existante.
  • create_list: Créer une nouvelle liste (min. 1 film requis).

Astuce

Utilisez username: "me" dans n'importe quel outil pour cibler automatiquement votre compte connecté.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of Letterboxd MCP Server?

Rich data retrieval including HD posters, full cast, and synopsis.. Private data access for watchlists, diaries, and custom lists.. Automated browser actions for rating, liking, and reviewing films.. Infinite pagination support for all queries.. Automatic 'me' keyword support for targeting the authenticated account..

What can I use Letterboxd MCP Server for?

Automating the organization of movie watchlists based on AI recommendations.. Bulk-logging films to a diary after a movie marathon.. Generating custom movie lists based on specific genres or themes found via search.. Quickly checking film details and ratings without leaving the chat interface..

How do I install Letterboxd MCP Server?

Install Letterboxd MCP Server by running: npm install && npm start

What MCP clients work with Letterboxd MCP Server?

Letterboxd MCP Server works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and other editors with MCP support.

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