Reaper MCP Server

An MCP Server for interacting with Reaper projects.

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Overview

Reaper MCP Server is a simple server that connects Reaper projects to an MCP client like Claude Desktop, allowing users to ask questions about their Reaper projects.

To use the Reaper MCP Server, install the necessary dependencies, configure Claude Desktop with the provided instructions, and then launch the server to interact with your Reaper projects.

Connects Reaper projects to MCP clients like Claude Desktop. - Tools for finding and parsing Reaper projects. - User-friendly interface for querying project data.

Finding specific Reaper projects in a directory.
Parsing project data to answer user queries.
Enhancing workflow in audio project management.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Reaper 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": {
    "reaper-mcp-server-dschuler36": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-reaper-mcp-server-dschuler36"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "reaper-mcp-server-dschuler36": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-reaper-mcp-server-dschuler36"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reaper-mcp-server-dschuler36": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-reaper-mcp-server-dschuler36"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "reaper-mcp-server-dschuler36": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-reaper-mcp-server-dschuler36"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reaper-mcp-server-dschuler36": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-reaper-mcp-server-dschuler36"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reaper-mcp-server-dschuler36": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-reaper-mcp-server-dschuler36"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can I use Reaper MCP Server with any MCP client?

Yes! It is designed to work with any compatible MCP client, including Claude Desktop.

Is there a specific version of Reaper required?

The server is compatible with the latest versions of Reaper, but check the documentation for any specific requirements.

How do I troubleshoot connection issues?

Ensure that your configuration paths are correct and that the server is running before connecting with the MCP client.

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