King Crimson MCP Server
by ytkokaio.github.ytkoka/king-crimson-mcpv0.3.0
King Crimson discography and live-performance history with a curated line-up-era model.
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Maintained2mo ago
Install King Crimson MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add king-crimson -e MCP_CONTACT='<mcp-contact>' -e SETLISTFM_API_KEY='<setlistfm-api-key>' -e DISCOGS_TOKEN='<discogs-token>' -- uvx king-crimson-mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"king-crimson": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"king-crimson-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_CONTACT": "<mcp-contact>",
"SETLISTFM_API_KEY": "<setlistfm-api-key>",
"DISCOGS_TOKEN": "<discogs-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"king-crimson": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"king-crimson-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_CONTACT": "<mcp-contact>",
"SETLISTFM_API_KEY": "<setlistfm-api-key>",
"DISCOGS_TOKEN": "<discogs-token>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"king-crimson": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"king-crimson-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_CONTACT": "<mcp-contact>",
"SETLISTFM_API_KEY": "<setlistfm-api-key>",
"DISCOGS_TOKEN": "<discogs-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"king-crimson": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"king-crimson-mcp"
],
"env": {
"MCP_CONTACT": "<mcp-contact>",
"SETLISTFM_API_KEY": "<setlistfm-api-key>",
"DISCOGS_TOKEN": "<discogs-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCP_CONTACT | yes | — | Contact email sent to MusicBrainz in the User-Agent (required by their policy). |
| SETLISTFM_API_KEY | — | yes | setlist.fm API key, for live-performance tools. |
| DISCOGS_TOKEN | — | yes | Discogs personal access token, for get_editions. |
Freshness
Maintained — last maintenance signal 2mo ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-08-11 · 2mo ago · GitHub
Latest release
no data · GitHub
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-08-11 · 2mo ago · official registry · v0.3.0
FAQ
›How do I install the King Crimson MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add king-crimson -e MCP_CONTACT='<mcp-contact>' -e SETLISTFM_API_KEY='<setlistfm-api-key>' -e DISCOGS_TOKEN='<discogs-token>' -- uvx king-crimson-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does King Crimson require an API key?
Yes. It expects MCP_CONTACT, SETLISTFM_API_KEY, DISCOGS_TOKEN, of which 2 are secrets.
›Can I use King Crimson as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is King Crimson in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.ytkoka/king-crimson-mcp.