What to Watch on Netflix Tonight
Netflix doesn't have an open library API, and Letterboxd doesn't know what's on Netflix. KinoChain bridges the gap — log what you watch on Netflix, get better picks everywhere.
How it works
Netflix doesn't offer a public API for your viewing history or library. But that doesn't mean you can't get smart recommendations.
KinoChain takes a different approach with Netflix:
1. **Log what you watch.** Every time you finish a film on Netflix, log it in your KinoChain diary — rate it, tag it, review it.
2. **Import your history.** If you're coming from Letterboxd, bring your entire diary over with a single export import.
3. **Get cross-platform picks.** KinoChain learns your taste from everything you've logged, then recommends films available on Netflix (and your connected media servers) that match.
The more you log, the smarter it gets — regardless of which platform you watched it on.
KinoChain takes a different approach with Netflix:
1. **Log what you watch.** Every time you finish a film on Netflix, log it in your KinoChain diary — rate it, tag it, review it.
2. **Import your history.** If you're coming from Letterboxd, bring your entire diary over with a single export import.
3. **Get cross-platform picks.** KinoChain learns your taste from everything you've logged, then recommends films available on Netflix (and your connected media servers) that match.
The more you log, the smarter it gets — regardless of which platform you watched it on.
Already logging on Letterboxd?
Import your entire Letterboxd diary in one go. Ratings, reviews, watchlist, and lists — everything comes with you.
FAQ
- Why can't KinoChain connect directly to Netflix?
- Netflix closed its public API in 2014 and doesn't offer a way for third-party apps to access your viewing history. KinoChain works around this by using your logged diary as the data source — which also means your recommendations aren't limited to Netflix's catalogue.
- Can I use this alongside Plex or Jellyfin?
- Yes. Connect your media server for library-based recommendations, and log Netflix watches manually. The more data sources, the better the picks.
- How do you know what's currently on Netflix?
- KinoChain uses TMDB's streaming availability data to know what's currently streaming on Netflix in your region. Set your country in Settings for accurate results.