API & automation

Commands

Commands are queued as tasks so you can start setup, backup, update, and maintenance actions from the dashboard or API.

Examples

{
  "name": "StackConfigure"
}

Common command names:

  • StackStart
  • StackStop
  • StackConfigure
  • ApplyNamingPreset
  • ApplyDownloadsPreset
  • ApplyRequestsPreset
  • Backup
  • Update
  • PlexCheck
  • PermissionsAudit

Do not call stop/update/restart commands during active media-server use unless downtime is acceptable.

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