# Bandcamp MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Bandcamp MCP. Discover independent music, find new artists, and browse releases directly through your AI client. It lets you search for labels, tracks, and albums, or pull specific artist data like bios and social links without leaving your chat interface. ## Overview - **Category:** ecommerce - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MRXuKUzb6O5swPtanFrLlLe5gQ1XLsh00pfri4za/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** music-discovery, artist-profiles, discography, independent-music, metadata-search ## Description If you're hunting for a specific niche of lo-fi jazz or looking for a new indie rock band that actually has a soul, you usually have to open a dozen tabs. You spend your time scrolling through infinite feeds and digging through bio pages just to find a few solid names. This Bandcamp MCP changes that by letting your AI client do the heavy lifting. You can tell your agent exactly what you're looking for, and it pulls in the heavy hitters like best sellers and new releases, but it's also great for finding those hidden gems in specific genres. If you find a link to an album you love, you can have your agent scrape the tracklist, pricing, and artist metadata instantly. It turns your AI into a personal music scout. Since it's hosted on Vinkius, you can plug it into your existing workflow and start digging into the indie scene immediately. It's about getting the data you need to build playlists, write reviews, or just find your next favorite song without the usual friction of manual browsing. Music journalists can use it to quickly research labels and artist bios for upcoming features, while curators can pull the latest trends to keep their collections fresh. You get a clean list of results with artwork and links, making it way easier to see what's worth a listen. ## Tools ### get_featured Pull featured editorial content and stories from the front page. It helps you find high-quality picks. ### get_new_releases Get a list of the newest music drops filtered by genre. Stay up to date on fresh indie music. ### get_page_data Extract structured info like tracklists and pricing from a specific URL. It saves you from manual copying. ### get_tags See all the available genre tags on the platform. Use this to ensure your search terms are accurate. ### search Look up artists, albums, labels, and fans across the whole platform. This is your primary search tool. ### discover_music Find albums by genre with details like artist names and artwork. This is great for broad exploration. ### get_best_selling See what's currently topping the charts on Bandcamp by genre. Use this to spot current trends. ### get_recommended Find suggested releases based on specific genre tags. Let the platform suggest what to listen to next. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find some new indie folk albums released this month. ``` **Response:** ``` I found a few recent indie folk releases for you: * **Whispers in the Pine** by Rowan Oak * **Dusty Roads** by The Lanterns * **Meadow Song** by Clara Finch Each of these includes high-quality artwork and direct links to the release pages. Would you like me to pull the tracklists for any of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Who are the best selling electronic artists right now? ``` **Response:** ``` Here are some of the top-selling electronic releases currently trending: | Artist | Album | Genre | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Lonsdale** | *Neon Dreams* | Ambient | | **SynthWave** | *Midnight Drive* | Electronic | | **Pulse** | *Deep Echoes* | Techno | These are currently seeing high volume on the platform. Let me know if you want to see more from a specific genre! ``` **Prompt:** ``` Get the tracklist and price for this album: https://bandcamp.com/artist/album/example ``` **Response:** ``` I've pulled the details for that album: **Album Details:** * **Tracklist:** 1. Intro (0:45) 2. Midnight Sun (3:20) 3. Falling Leaves (4:15) * **Price:** $9.00 USD * **Artist Info:** Includes bio and social media links. Let me know if you need any other info from this page! ``` ## Capabilities ### Search for artists and labels Find specific creators, tracks, or labels across the entire platform in one go. ### Pull artist bios and social links Extract complete profiles including locations and social media handles for research. ### Extract tracklists and pricing Get structured data from a specific album URL including every song and its price. ### Filter new releases by genre See the latest music drops filtered by specific categories like jazz or electronic. ### Identify best-selling albums View the top-performing releases currently trending on the platform. ### Fetch editorial picks Get curated content and stories directly from the Bandcamp front page. ### Browse all available genres See the full list of music categories to help refine your discovery queries. ## Use Cases ### Building a genre-specific playlist A curator asks for 10 new indie rock albums from this month. The agent uses get_new_releases and discover_music to build a list with links. ### Researching an artist for a review A journalist needs a bio and social links for a rising label. The agent uses get_page_data on a specific URL to pull the facts instantly. ### Finding what's trending in electronic Someone wants to see what's selling in the electronic category. The agent uses get_best_selling to provide a ranked list of albums. ### Scraping tracklists for a blog post A blogger wants to list every song on a new album. The agent uses get_page_data to extract the tracklist and pricing from the URL. ## Benefits - Stop manual searching. Use the search tool to find specific artists, labels, and fan profiles across the entire platform in one go. This saves you from clicking through endless pages and lets your agent do the digging for you. - Get deep artist insights. Pull complete bios, locations, and social links using get_page_data to build better profiles or research notes. You can gather all the facts about an artist in seconds without manual copy-pasting. - Stay on top of trends. Use get_best_selling and get_new_releases to see what's currently hot in specific music genres. It's the fastest way to identify rising stars and popular albums for your next project. - Curate faster. Pull editorial picks and featured stories with get_featured to find high-quality content for your playlists. This helps you find curated gems that might otherwise get buried in the general feed. - Explore by genre. Use get_tags to see exactly what music genres are available on the platform. This ensures your AI client knows the correct terms to use when you ask it to find specific types of music. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get instant access to Bandcamp's music library without navigating the site manually. 1. Connect the Bandcamp MCP to your AI client via the Vinkius marketplace. 2. Type a natural request like find some new ambient electronic albums. 3. Receive a structured list of results with artwork, titles, and direct links. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use the Bandcamp MCP to find new music?** Yes, you can search by genre, find new releases, and see what's trending. It's designed to help you discover independent music quickly. **Does the Bandcamp MCP require an API key?** No, it works out of the box for discovery without any extra setup. You can start searching as soon as you connect it. **Can I get artist bios using the Bandcamp MCP?** Yes, it can pull bios, locations, and social links for specific artists. This is great for gathering research for articles or profiles. **Is this Bandcamp MCP good for music journalists?** It's perfect for researching trends, finding labels, and getting artist data quickly. It saves you from manual clicking and tab switching. **Can I see what's currently featured on Bandcamp?** The Connector can pull editorial picks and featured content directly from the front page, so you can see what the platform is highlighting right now. **How do I find out which genres are available?** You can ask your AI agent to list all the available genre tags on the platform. This helps you find the exact category you're looking for. **Do I need an API key to use this?** No! This integration works without any API key. Simply subscribe and start discovering music right away. **Can I stream music through the API?** The API provides track metadata and links to Bandcamp pages where you can listen. Direct audio streaming is available on Bandcamp's website and app. **What genres are available?** Bandcamp covers all major genres: rock, electronic, hip-hop, jazz, classical, metal, folk, ambient, punk, experimental, world music and many more. Use get_genres to see the full list.