Seeking HTTP API experience

[janusstarfinder]

I know the HTTP API is soon to be replaced by a new remote interface (REST-based?), but I’m working with it right now and have a few questions if anyone can give me some insight.



I’m currently using FileDownload to grab movie thumbs. I’m working at grabbing TV thumbs, but I’m having some issues accessing the thumbs.

1. Is there an equivalent to GetMovieDetails() for television episodes? (I cannot get GetMovieDetails to work for TV).
   
   
   
2. I read in the XBMC HTTP API that the special:// protocol can be used for paths relative to the XBMC install. I assume this applies to Plex as well. XBMC special protocol shows special://home is equivalent to /Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/XBMC. For Plex, does this equal to /Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/Plex ?
   
   
   
   I can pair the files to the thumbs, but retrieving the path to /Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/Plex/userdata/Thumbnails/Video over the network is where I’m running into problems.
   
   
   
   
   
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   For the devs: Is there any information you can give me about the database and the remote interface in Plex 0.9? In particular, I’m curious if all the functionality in the current HTTP API will be replicated. Will we be able to send navigation commands, start files playing, retrieve data about the library, download thumbs/fanart, etc.?
   
   
   
   Any help is appreciated.

[stevenD]

I haven’t given it a serious try yet, but was also trying to fetch the movie poster without success. If you come up with a sokution, please share.