How do I install the audacity 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.

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Audacity MCP Server

<strong>AI-powered audio editing in Audacity through the Model Context Protocol</strong>

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Audacity MCP Server?

AI-powered audio editing in Audacity through the Model Context Protocol

What the server does

Podcasters — who want consistent, professional sound without audio engineering knowledge
Musicians — who need quick mastering with genre-appropriate settings
Content creators — working with interviews, voiceovers, or field recordings
Anyone — who'd rather describe what they want than click through menus

Available tools

The toolset is worth reading before you wire it up, because it tells you what the integration is really for:

Category — Tools
Effects — 30
Editing — 13
Project — 12
Track — 15
Selection — 12
Transport — 7
Analysis — 6
Generation — 5
Labels — 6

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
my_custom_effect

How to install the Audacity MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "audacity": {
      "command": "audacity-mcp"
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use Audacity MCP to Category.”
“Use Audacity MCP to Effects.”
“Use Audacity MCP to Editing.”

Frequently asked questions

<strong>AI-powered audio editing in Audacity through the Model Context Protocol</strong> Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.