The Ableton Live MCP server enables AI agents to control Ableton Live via OSC. It exposes functions for track, clip, and device manipulation, as well as transport control. The server connects directly to Ableton Live's OSC API, allowing agents to automate music production tasks. Developers use it to build AI-driven music composition, live performance automation, and sound design tools.
The Ableton Live MCP server enables AI agents to control Ableton Live via OSC. It exposes functions for track, clip, and device manipulation, as well as transport control. The server connects directly to Ableton Live's OSC API, allowing agents to automate music production tasks. Developers use it to build AI-driven music composition, live performance automation, and sound design tools.
pip install ableton-live-mcp-serverAdd this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"simon-kansara-ableton-live-mcp-server-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install ableton-live-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from ableton live?"
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
"What resources are available in ableton live?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
"Show me details about [specific item] in ableton live"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
"Create a new [item] in ableton live with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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