How do I install the ableton mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `ABLETON_MIND_HOST`, `ABLETON_MIND_LLM_BASE_URL` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Ableton MCP Server

Control Ableton Live from Claude, Cursor or Codex with LOM tools, device knowledge and recipes.

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What is the Ableton MCP Server?

Control Ableton Live from Claude, Cursor or Codex with LOM tools, device knowledge and recipes.

The short version

Definitive MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Ableton Live. Exposes the full Live Object Model to LLMs (Claude, Cursor, etc.) with an embedded native device knowledge base, declarative music recipes, an integrated verify loop, and reactive listeners.

What it needs from you

Node 20+ - Ableton Live 12 (priority; Live 11 supported) - macOS (primary), Windows (Phase 1 final)

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How to install the Ableton MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ableton-mind": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "ableton-mind-doctor"],
      "env": {
        "ABLETON_MIND_HOST": "your-value",
        "ABLETON_MIND_LLM_BASE_URL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Node 20+ - Ableton Live 12 (priority; Live 11 supported) - macOS (primary), Windows (Phase 1 final)

Variable	Description	Required
ABLETON_MIND_HOST	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Optional
ABLETON_MIND_LLM_BASE_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Ableton to macOS.”
“Use Ableton to Windows.”
“Use Ableton to Glama.”

Frequently asked questions

Control Ableton Live from Claude, Cursor or Codex with LOM tools, device knowledge and recipes. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.