Ableton Live MCP Server

MCP Server implementation for Ableton Live OSC control

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Overview

The Ableton Live MCP Server is a server implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) designed to facilitate communication between Large Language Models (LLMs) and Ableton Live using Open Sound Control (OSC).

To use the server, install the required dependencies, run the OSC daemon, and connect your MCP clients to control Ableton Live.

MCP-compatible API for controlling Ableton Live. - Utilizes python-osc for OSC message handling. - Implements request-response handling for Ableton Live commands.

Automating music production tasks in Ableton Live.
Integrating AI-driven commands for music creation.
Enhancing live performances with automated control.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Ableton Live MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ableton-live-mcp-server-simon-kansara": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ableton-live-mcp-server-simon-kansara"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ableton-live-mcp-server-simon-kansara": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ableton-live-mcp-server-simon-kansara"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ableton-live-mcp-server-simon-kansara": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ableton-live-mcp-server-simon-kansara"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "ableton-live-mcp-server-simon-kansara": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ableton-live-mcp-server-simon-kansara"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ableton-live-mcp-server-simon-kansara": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ableton-live-mcp-server-simon-kansara"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ableton-live-mcp-server-simon-kansara": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ableton-live-mcp-server-simon-kansara"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can I use this server with any version of Ableton Live?

Yes, as long as it supports OSC communication.

Is there a graphical interface for this server?

No, it is primarily command-line based for now.

How can I contribute to the project?

You can submit issues, feature requests, or pull requests on the GitHub repository.

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