Viaplay MCP

Viaplay MCP is a dedicated Model Context Protocol server that bridges AI assistants with Viaplay’s extensive streaming catalog. By exposing a small set of well‑defined tools, the server lets assistants search for movies and series, retrieve detailed metadata, and fetch device‑specific keys required to stream content. This removes the need for developers to build custom API wrappers, allowing them to focus on higher‑level application logic while still leveraging Viaplay’s data in real time.

The server is built on the FastMCP framework, which gives it a lightweight yet extensible architecture. It registers a handful of tools that cover the most common Viaplay interactions: searching for titles by keyword or genre, obtaining release details, and retrieving device keys that enable playback on supported hardware. Each tool is wrapped in a clear schema using Zod, ensuring that inputs and outputs are validated and documented automatically. The result is a predictable, typed interface that AI assistants can query with confidence.

Key capabilities include:

• Content discovery – Search the catalog by name, genre, or release date and receive structured results with titles, descriptions, ratings, and availability flags.
• Metadata retrieval – Fetch detailed information for a specific title, such as cast, crew, synopsis, and related media.
• Device key resolution – Obtain the necessary cryptographic keys for a chosen device, enabling seamless streaming initiation from an assistant’s environment.
• Extensibility – The tool list is maintained in a single source file, making it straightforward to add new endpoints or modify existing ones as Viaplay’s API evolves.

Real‑world scenarios where this server shines include:

• Personalized recommendation bots that suggest Viaplay content based on user preferences or viewing history.
• Smart home assistants that can announce available shows and launch playback on a compatible TV or streaming device.
• Travel concierge services that curate local Viaplay offerings for guests and provide instant access links.
• Content aggregation platforms that combine Viaplay data with other streaming services to offer a unified discovery experience.

Integrating Viaplay MCP into an AI workflow is straightforward. Once the server is running, a Claude or other MCP‑compliant assistant can invoke its tools via simple JSON requests. The assistant’s prompt can conditionally call the search tool, parse the returned list, and then trigger a device key request to initiate playback. Because all interactions are schema‑validated, developers can trust that the assistant will receive consistent data structures, reducing error handling complexity.

What sets Viaplay MCP apart is its focus on delivering a minimal, high‑value set of operations that cover the most common use cases for streaming content. By handling authentication, request throttling, and response parsing internally, the server frees developers from repetitive boilerplate. Its tight coupling with FastMCP and Zod ensures that the API surface remains stable, well‑documented, and easy to extend as Viaplay’s offerings grow.