ableton-mcp
Use the MCP protocol to enable Claude AI to control Ableton Live for music creation and arrangement.
- Type
- MCP
- Transport
- stdio
- Open source
- Yes
- GitHub Stars
- ★ 2.9k
- Source
- mcp-github
- Repository
- github.com/MCPBlender/ableton-mcp
Overview
AbletonMCP connects Ableton Live with Claude AI via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing Claude to directly and bidirectionally control Live sessions. Users can create full arrangements, manipulate tracks, load instruments and effects, and perform music composition using natural language commands. This capability is ideal for music producers and AI enthusiasts, offering easy integration with minimal configuration.
Capabilities
- ▪Real-time bidirectional communication
- ▪Create, modify, and delete tracks
- ▪Load instruments and effects
- ▪Create and edit MIDI clips
- ▪Build complete song arrangements
- ▪Control playback and transport
Use cases
Setup
Recommended: Use Smithery one-click installer: `npx -y @smithery/cli install @ahujasid/ableton-mcp --client claude`; or manually install the MCP Server and Ableton Remote Script.
This information was compiled by AI from public sources and may contain inaccuracies — please refer to the source.
FAQ
How do I install the Ableton Remote Script?
Download and copy `__init__.py` into Ableton's MIDI Remote Scripts directory.
What software versions are required?
Ableton Live 10 or later, Python 3.8 or later.
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