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Plex MPV Shim sends media from Plex mobile and web apps to the mpv player through an unofficial client.
About MPV Shim
MPV Shim is an unofficial, open-source Plex client that casts media from the Plex mobile and web apps to the mpv player. It runs on Windows, Linux and macOS, and is described as a lightweight alternative to a Chromecast for Plex: media is meant to Direct Play, and subtitle handling includes tools for changing tracks. The client does not require logging in or separate configuration — you launch it and cast from another Plex application.
During playback a menu (opened with c on a computer or the home button in the Plex mobile apps) allows adjusting transcoding quality, changing audio and subtitle tracks with their names, applying those changes to a whole series, and configuring shader packs and SVP profiles. Casting from the Plex web app requires being on the same network as a Plex server, or installing the MPV Shim Local Connection user script. The on-screen mpv controller cannot change audio or subtitle track settings for transcoded media or load external subtitles; those changes must be made through the menu or the casting app.
Key features
- Casts media from Plex mobile and web apps to mpv
- In-player menu for transcoding quality and default transcoder settings
- Change audio and subtitle tracks, including series-wide changes
- Shader packs with FSRCNNX and Anime4K profiles preconfigured
- Optional SVP integration configurable without exiting the player
- Custom keyboard shortcuts for skipping, watched status and seeking
Best for: Plex users on Windows, Linux or macOS who want to cast media to mpv with Direct Play and detailed audio and subtitle control.
Good for
- Open source and does not require logging in to the client or setting it up
- Media is intended to Direct Play, with subtitle tools and per-series track changes
- Shader packs and SVP integration are configurable from within the player
Watch out for
- Unofficial client, so compatibility with Plex is not guaranteed
- Casting from the Plex web app requires being on the same network as a Plex server or installing a user script
- The on-screen mpv controller cannot change audio or subtitle tracks for transcoded media or load external subtitles
MPV Shim at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux & Mac Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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MPV Shim FAQ
Do I need to log in or configure the client before using it?
No. You launch the client and cast your media from another Plex application; the mobile and web apps are supported, and no login or setup is required.
Can I cast from the Plex web app?
You must either be on the same network as a Plex server (an empty one will work) or install the MPV Shim Local Connection user script.
How do I open the in-player menu?
Press c on your computer, or the home button within the Plex mobile apps.
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