The Kodi server acts as a powerful bridge, connecting your Kodi media center with Model Context Protocol (MCP) clients like Claude Desktop and n8n, as well as providing a robust REST API. It empowers users with extensive control over Kodi functions, including playback, navigation, and library management. A standout feature is its intelligent downloads management, offering smart search, automatic best-match playback, and direct file streaming from your download directory, all enhanced by real-time event streaming and bidirectional communication.