Setup

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About Setup

An MCP Server for Ableton Live

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ableton-vibe": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "<path-to-repo>/ableton-vibe/ableton-mcp.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Setup?

Setup is an MCP server that integrates with Ableton Live using the ableton-js library, allowing Claude to control Ableton through MIDI commands. It is intended for Ableton users who want to automate tasks via natural language.

How to use Setup?

Install dependencies (yarn, pnpm), clone the ableton-js repo and install the MIDI script in Ableton 11, then clone the ableton-vibe repo, build it, and add the MCP configuration to Claude Desktop. With Ableton running, restart Claude and ask it to “Create a midi track at index 0”.

Key features of Setup

Connects Claude to Ableton Live via MCP
Currently supports only one tool: create a MIDI track
Built on ableton-js for Ableton 11
Tested on macOS only
Includes a debugging inspector (npm run inspect)

Use cases of Setup

Quickly add a MIDI track to an Ableton set using natural language
Prototype Ableton automation workflows with Claude
Explore the ableton-js API through an MCP interface

FAQ from Setup

What can Setup do right now?

Currently the server exposes only one tool: creating a MIDI track. More functionality is planned.

What are the system requirements?

Ableton 11, macOS (tested on Mac only), with Node.js, yarn, and pnpm installed.

How do I install Setup?

Follow the setup steps: install dependencies, clone the required repositories, build the server, and add the MCP config to Claude Desktop.

Does Setup work on Windows?

It has not been tested on Windows. The temp directory logic in the source code may need changes for Windows.

Does Setup support Ableton 12?

No. Only Ableton 11 has been tested.

Frequently asked questions

What can Setup do right now?

Currently the server exposes only one tool: creating a MIDI track. More functionality is planned.

What are the system requirements?

Ableton 11, macOS (tested on Mac only), with Node.js, yarn, and pnpm installed.

How do I install Setup?

Follow the setup steps: install dependencies, clone the required repositories, build the server, and add the MCP config to Claude Desktop.

Does Setup work on Windows?

It has not been tested on Windows. The temp directory logic in the source code may need changes for Windows.

Does Setup support Ableton 12?

No. Only Ableton 11 has been tested.

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