Gradus Notation MCP Server
by delmas41com.gradusmusic/notationv0.8.0
Render music notation as SVG, MusicXML and MIDI from a JSON score, analyze MusicXML harmonically and search a music-theory knowledge base.
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Maintained45d ago
Install Gradus Notation MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add notation -- npx -y @gradusmusic/notation-mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"notation": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@gradusmusic/notation-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"notation": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@gradusmusic/notation-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"notation": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@gradusmusic/notation-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"notation": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@gradusmusic/notation-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRADUS_NOTATION_API_BASE | — | — | Override the API base URL. Defaults to https://gradusmusic.com. |
| GRADUS_AGENT_NAME | — | — | Self-reported agent name sent in the X-Agent-Name header for telemetry attribution. |
Freshness
Maintained — last maintenance signal 45d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-08-26 · 45d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-05-07 · 5mo ago · GitHub · v0.1.1
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-08-26 · 45d ago · official registry · v0.8.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Gradus Notation MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add notation -- npx -y @gradusmusic/notation-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Gradus Notation require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Gradus Notation as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Gradus Notation in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as com.gradusmusic/notation.
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