Reaper MCP Server

What is Reaper MCP Server?

It is a simple MCP server that connects a Reaper project to an MCP client like Claude Desktop, enabling you to ask questions about the project.

How to use Reaper MCP Server?

Configure Claude Desktop using the sample config, updating the paths for your uv installation, Reaper project directory, and the server's directory. Launch Claude Desktop, click the hammer icon to confirm both tools are available, then ask questions about a specific Reaper project.

Key features of Reaper MCP Server

• Finds all Reaper projects in a specified directory.
• Parses a Reaper project into a JSON object.
• Works with MCP clients like Claude Desktop.
• Enables natural language questions about Reaper projects.
• Two tools work together to answer queries.

Use cases of Reaper MCP Server

• Ask Claude Desktop questions about a specific Reaper project.
• Inspect project structure without opening Reaper.
• Automate project analysis with an AI assistant.

FAQ from Reaper MCP Server

What tools does it provide?

find_reaper_projects and parse_reaper_project.

How do I configure it?

Update the paths in the Claude Desktop configuration file: your uv installation path, your Reaper project directory, and this server's directory.

What do I need to run it?

You need uv installed and Claude Desktop configured for a custom MCP server.

How do I ask about a project?

Always include the specific name of the Reaper project in your question.

What data is parsed from the project?

Check the file src/domains/reaper_dataclasses.py for the full list of parsed fields.