Plex MPV Shim

by Ian Waltonv1.11.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Cast media from Plex Mobile and Web apps to MPV. (Unofficial)

Install with winget

$ winget install --id iwalton3.plex-mpv-shim --exact --version 1.11.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Plex MPV Shim

Plex MPV Shim uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64)

plex-mpv-shim_1.11.0_installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for Plex MPV Shim →

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About

MPV Shim is a simple and lightweight Plex client, with support for Windows and Linux. Think of it

as an open source Chromecast for Plex. You can cast almost anything from Plex and it will Direct

Play. Subtitles are fully supported, and there are tools to manage them like no other Plex client.

Installers · v1.11.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE Inno Setup	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Plex MPV Shim.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Plex MPV Shim on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id iwalton3.plex-mpv-shim --exact --version 1.11.0. winget downloads the installer from Ian Walton and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Plex MPV Shim silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id iwalton3.plex-mpv-shim --exact 1.11.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Plex MPV Shim?

Plex MPV Shim uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: plex-mpv-shim_1.11.0_installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall Plex MPV Shim via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id iwalton3.plex-mpv-shim --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Plex MPV Shim's Apps & Features entry.

Is Plex MPV Shim free?

Plex MPV Shim is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/iwalton3/plex-mpv-shim) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Plex MPV Shim work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Plex MPV Shim directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Plex MPV Shim up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id iwalton3.plex-mpv-shim --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Plex MPV Shim from microsoft/winget-pkgs.