Ableton for AI MCP Server
by peterkolbeio.github.peterkolbe/ableton-for-aiv0.1.2
Bridge between Ableton Live and AI. Inspect, analyze audio, and control mixing via MCP.
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Install Ableton for AI MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add ableton-for-ai -- uvx ableton-for-aiInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"ableton-for-ai": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"ableton-for-ai"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"ableton-for-ai": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"ableton-for-ai"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"ableton-for-ai": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"ableton-for-ai"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"ableton-for-ai": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"ableton-for-ai"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEMS_SOURCE_DIR | — | — | Path to the folder containing exported audio stems |
| PREFERRED_AUDIO_FORMAT | — | — | Audio format of your stems (wav or mp3) |
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Slowing — last maintenance signal 5mo ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-05-15 · 5mo ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-05-15 · 5mo ago · GitHub · v0.1.7
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-04-29 · 5mo ago · official registry · v0.1.2
FAQ
›How do I install the Ableton for AI MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add ableton-for-ai -- uvx ableton-for-ai. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Ableton for AI require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Ableton for AI as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Ableton for AI in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.peterkolbe/ableton-for-ai.
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