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An MCP Server for Ableton Live

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Overview

Ableton Vibe is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed for integration with Ableton Live, allowing users to automate tasks and control Ableton through commands.

To use Ableton Vibe, install the necessary dependencies, clone the repository, and configure the MCP settings. Ensure that Ableton Live is running and use commands through the connected interface.

  • Integration with Ableton Live for automation - Command-based control for creating MIDI tracks - Support for debugging through an MCP inspector
  1. Automating music production tasks in Ableton Live.
  2. Creating MIDI tracks programmatically.
  3. Debugging and testing Ableton Live setups.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Setup 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-vibe-androidstern": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ableton-vibe-androidstern"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-vibe-androidstern": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ableton-vibe-androidstern"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ableton-vibe-androidstern": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ableton-vibe-androidstern"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-vibe-androidstern": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ableton-vibe-androidstern"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ableton-vibe-androidstern": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ableton-vibe-androidstern"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ableton-vibe-androidstern": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ableton-vibe-androidstern"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What versions of Ableton does it support?

Currently tested with Ableton 11, with potential for support for Ableton 12.

What operating systems are supported?

Primarily tested on macOS, with some adjustments needed for Windows.

How do I debug the server?

You can run the MCP inspector using `npm run inspect` to debug the server.

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