Chord Substitution Finder Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Explore complex jazz harmony and harmonic substitutions for your compositions.
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Why people use Chord Substitution Finder
Chord Substitution Finder for Advanced Jazz Harmony
With this Connector, you just describe the chord you have. It instantly gives you a list of substitutions, showing you the tension levels and how the notes move. You get a clear path forward without the manual math.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant, accurate music theory advice to make your compositions more sophisticated without doing the manual math.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Spicing up a jazz standard
A jazz pianist wants to spice up a standard II-V-I progression and uses find_substitutions to find fresh chord swaps.
- Real-world use case 02
Building tension in a film scene
A film composer needs to build tension in a specific scene and uses analyze_progression_tension to map the arc.
- Real-world use case 03
Breaking out of a songwriting loop
A songwriter is stuck in a repetitive loop and uses the Connector to find a Chromatic Mediant substitution.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Chord Substitution Finder capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Chord Substitution Finder.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Chord Substitution Finder.
- 01 Capability
Analyze progression tension
Analyze the tension arc of a chord progression. It identifies where the music feels heavy or resolved.
- 02 Capability
Get substitution detail
Get detailed information about a specific chord substitution. It explains the theory behind a specific move.
- 03 Capability
Find substitutions
Find available chord substitutions for a given chord. It shows different ways to swap chords.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Chord Substitution Finder to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Chord Substitution Finder from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZAgrIuNaZTebTYCxaLhSjDKlNDByFaDEFkLvSk9u/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Chord Substitution Finder, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Chord Substitution Finder for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZAgrIuNaZTebTYCxaLhSjDKlNDByFaDEFkLvSk9u/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Chord Substitution Finder URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Chord Substitution Finder in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"chord-substitution-finder": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZAgrIuNaZTebTYCxaLhSjDKlNDByFaDEFkLvSk9u/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Chord Substitution Finder
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Chord Substitution Finder, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"chord-substitution-finder": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZAgrIuNaZTebTYCxaLhSjDKlNDByFaDEFkLvSk9u/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Chord Substitution Finder
Ask Copilot: "Using Chord Substitution Finder, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"chord-substitution-finder": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZAgrIuNaZTebTYCxaLhSjDKlNDByFaDEFkLvSk9u/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Chord Substitution Finder
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Chord Substitution Finder, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"chord-substitution-finder": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZAgrIuNaZTebTYCxaLhSjDKlNDByFaDEFkLvSk9u/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Chord Substitution Finder
Ask Cline: "Using Chord Substitution Finder, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add chord-substitution-finder --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZAgrIuNaZTebTYCxaLhSjDKlNDByFaDEFkLvSk9u/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Chord Substitution Finder
Ask Claude: "Using Chord Substitution Finder, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Chord Substitution Finder can move forward.
This is for the music creator who is tired of using the same four chords and wants to understand the logic behind sophisticated jazz and film scoring.
Jazz Students
They use this to learn the mechanics of substitutions and move beyond basic scales.
Songwriters
They use it to break out of repetitive loops and find fresh harmonic directions.
Film Composers
They use it to map out tension arcs and create specific emotional shifts in scores.
Music Theory Teachers
They use it to generate complex examples and explain voice leading to their students.
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Before you connect
Questions about Chord Substitution Finder.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Chord Substitution Finder help me write jazz?
Yes, it's perfect for finding sophisticated jazz moves like Tritone substitutions and helping you move beyond basic triads.
Does the Chord Substitution Finder work for film scores?
Yes, it allows you to map out the tension arc of a scene to ensure the music matches the emotional weight of the visuals.
What kinds of substitutions can I find with this?
You can find Tritone, Relative, Parallel, Diatonic, and Chromatic Mediant substitutions for any chord you provide.
How do I use the Chord Substitution Finder to find tension?
Just provide a sequence of chords, and the capability will analyze the progression to tell you where the tension builds and where it resolves.
Can the Chord Substitution Finder explain Chromatic Mediants?
Yes, it provides deep theory details on complex moves like Chromatic Mediants, explaining the logic behind the change.
Is the Chord Substitution Finder for beginners?
It works for everyone. Beginners can use it to learn theory, while pros can use it to quickly brainstorm complex harmonic ideas.
Can I use it to check voice leading?
Yes, it explains how the notes move between chords, helping you ensure your transitions sound smooth and intentional.
What types of substitutions can I find?
The engine supports Tritone, Relative, Parallel, Diatonic, and Chromatic Mediant substitutions.
How do I analyze a whole progression?
Use the analyze_progression_tension capability by providing a JSON array of chords.
Can I see how voice leading changes?
Yes, the find_substitutions capability provides details on the voice leading effect for each substitution.
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