Gradus Notation MCP Server

Render music notation (SVG/MusicXML/MIDI), analyze, search music theory. Free, no auth, no GUI.

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What is the Gradus Notation MCP Server?

Render music notation (SVG/MusicXML/MIDI), analyze, search music theory. Free, no auth, no GUI.

What the server does

Model Context Protocol server for the Gradus Notation API. Lets AI agents render music notation, validate input, and search a curated music-theory knowledge base — sponsored by Gradus School of Music Composition.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Gradus Notation MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "notation": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@gradusmusic/notation-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Frequently asked questions

Render music notation (SVG/MusicXML/MIDI), analyze, search music theory. Free, no auth, no GUI. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.