MaxMSP MCP Server

MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server for Max (Max/MSP/Jitter)

Local serverstdioPython

What is the MaxMSP MCP Server?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server for Max (Max/MSP/Jitter)

What the server does

This project uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to let LLMs directly understand and generate Max patches.

Credentials and setup notes

  • Python 3.8 or newer - uv package manager - Max 9 or newer (requires JavaScript V8 engine)

More MCP options

Compare MCP servers by category, or browse hosted MCP servers if you prefer an endpoint over a local process.

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.

ToolWhat it does
create_subpatcherCreate a new p (subpatcher) object
enter_subpatcherNavigate into a subpatcher context
exit_subpatcherReturn to parent patcher
get_patcher_contextGet current depth and navigation path
add_subpatcher_ioAdd inlet/outlet objects inside subpatchers
get_object_connectionsQuery all connections for an object
recreate_with_argsChange creation-time arguments, preserving connections
move_objectReposition an object
autofit_existingApply auto-sizing to existing objects
check_signal_safetyAnalyze patch for dangerous signal patterns
encapsulateEncapsulate selected objects into a subpatcher

Configuration

  • Python 3.8 or newer - uv package manager - Max 9 or newer (requires JavaScript V8 engine)

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MaxMSP to create subpatcher.”
  • “Use MaxMSP to enter subpatcher.”
  • “Use MaxMSP to exit subpatcher.”

Frequently asked questions

It enables LLMs to understand and generate Max patches by exposing Max objects, documentation, and patch structure through the Model Context Protocol.