LLM AI integration

[reneboulard 37]

For a while, I’ve been using custom Python scripts alongside local LLMs to analyze my library and automate TV/movie recommendations. It worked so well that I decided to build and share a full native Emby plugin: LLM AI Assistant.

Instead of relying on simple rule-based suggestions, this plugin leverages an LLM running an autonomous tool-calling loop (agent). The model dynamically queries your Emby library, Live TV EPG, external metadata providers (TMDB, TVDB, Showbizz new releases), and the web to make smart programming and viewing recommendations.

Supported backends include local Ollama (100% private on your own hardware), Ollama Cloud, and Google Gemini.

What It Does

The plugin adds a dedicated Recommendations page directly into the Emby main menu:

• Series & Movies to Record (Server-Level / Admin):

  Powered by a background scheduled task (LlmScheduledTask).

  The LLM analyzes your upcoming EPG, cross-references your existing library and whitelists/rules, and suggests what should be scheduled for recording.

  Recommendations are saved globally, displayed to all users, and can optionally trigger standard Emby notifications.

• "À regarder ce soir" / Watch Tonight (Per-User & Personalized):

  Computed on demand via a custom API endpoint (TonightApiService).

  Tailored to each individual user by cross-referencing their personal watch history, tonight's live TV guide, and recent unwatched recordings.

  Includes a per-user cache so the LLM isn't re-invoked on every single page view.

• Interactive Action Cards:

  Schedule: Instantly create a SeriesTimer for TV shows or a single Timer for movies.

  Watch: Direct one-click playback for library items or Live TV channels.

  Forget: Adds unwanted suggestions to a DroppedTitles list so the agent won't recommend them again.

How It Works (Agentic Architecture) The LLM isn't just generating text; it acts as an agent equipped with specialized tools to inspect:

• Your local Emby library (already recorded/owned content)

• Current & upcoming EPG data

• External sources (TMDB, TVDB, Web searches, Showbizz feeds)

Source Code & Setup

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/reneboulard/LLM_AI

Check out the repo for setup details, requirements, and configuration instructions. Feedback, bug reports, and suggestions are very welcome!

[Luke 42963]

Thanks for sharing.