API Documentation: Library

The Plex Media Server contains many API commands that can be used to get information about the libraries within a Plex server.

Get All Movies
Gets a list of all movies within a library.
Get All TV Shows
Gets a list of all TV shows within a library.
Get All Music
Gets a list of all music within a library.
Get All Photos
Gets a list of all photos within a library.
Get All Videos
Gets a list of all videos within a library.
Scan All Libraries
Scans all the libraries that are defined within Plex for any changes.
Scan a Single Library
Scans a single library that is defined within Plex for any changes.
Refresh Metadata for a Library
Refreshes the metadata for all media items in a library.
Empty Trash
Runs the empty trash command to remove any orphaned media items from Plex.
Clean Bundles
The clean bundles command in Plex to cleanup unneeded files.
Optimize Database
The optimize database command in Plex to maintain the database.