# Discogs MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Discogs MCP connects your AI client to the world's largest music database. Use it to search for artists, explore complete discographies, research record labels, and browse live marketplace listings. It pulls real-time sale stats and condition data, making it the essential tool for music collectors, DJs, and record store owners who need accurate metadata and pricing. ## Overview - **Category:** ecommerce - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mB1oRquDsD6N3cNtFIfFNsWNt70ZFCTfiQ3oFMiT/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** music-database, discography, marketplace, collecting, metadata ## Description This Connector connects your agent directly to the Discogs database, making it the ultimate tool for anyone who lives in the world of physical music. Instead of hunting through dozens of tabs to find a specific pressing or checking what a record is selling for on the marketplace, you just ask your agent. It handles the heavy lifting of digging through discographies, checking label histories, and pulling real-time sale statistics. You'll find it's a game changer when you're trying to figure out if a rare find is actually a good deal or if you're looking at a common reissue. Vinkius makes it easy to plug this into your existing workflow so you can spend less time searching and more time listening. It turns your AI client into a high-speed research assistant that knows every artist, label, and marketplace listing in existence. You can quickly pull complete metadata for any release, see how many people have a certain item on their wantlist, or research the corporate structure of a major record label. Whether you are trying to verify a seller's reputation or looking for a specific country's pressing of a classic album, this Connector gives you the data you need in plain English. ## Tools ### get_artist Get the biography, real name, and group members for a specific artist. This is perfect for building out detailed artist profiles. ### get_artist_releases Pull the full discography of an artist, including albums and singles. It sorts everything by year so you can see their career progression. ### get_label Retrieve a record label's profile, sublabels, and contact information. Use this to map out corporate structures and catalog history. ### get_label_releases Get a list of every release published by a specific label. It's a fast way to see a label's entire musical output. ### get_marketplace_listings See current marketplace listings with prices, conditions, and seller locations. This helps you find the best deals on specific releases. ### get_master_release_versions List every individual pressing, reissue, and format for a master release. This is essential for collectors looking for specific editions. ### get_release Get the full metadata for a specific release, including tracklists and credits. This provides the deepest level of detail for any single item. ### get_user_collection View the releases in a user's personal collection. It's a quick way to see what a specific collector owns. ### database_search Search the entire Discogs database for artists, releases, labels, and tracks. This is your starting point for almost any music query. ### get_release_stats See the lowest, median, and highest sale prices for a release. Use this to check market demand and find fair pricing. ### get_user_profile Get a public overview of a collector's bio, location, and activity. This helps verify user identity or see their platform stats. ### get_master_release Find the canonical version of a release to group different pressings together. It helps you understand the core work regardless of the format. ### get_user_wantlist See what releases a user is currently looking to buy. It's great for tracking what's in demand among specific collectors. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Search for Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' and show me all vinyl pressings. ``` **Response:** ``` I found the master release for **The Dark Side of the Moon** and retrieved all vinyl versions. There are 47 pressings worldwide, including: * **Original 1973 UK Harvest pressing** * **2016 Remaster** * **Japanese Obi editions** Here are some of the most common marketplace listings: | Condition | Price | Location | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | VG+ | $125 | USA | | Near Mint | $350 | UK | | VG | $90 | Germany | ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the complete discography of Daft Punk. ``` **Response:** ``` Here is the complete discography for **Daft Punk** (1992–2021). It includes: * **Studio Albums:** Homework, Discovery, Human After All, Random Access Memories * **Live Albums:** Alive 2007 * **Singles & EPs:** Numerous releases including 'Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger' * **Compilations:** Various appearances There are a total of **89 releases** in the database. Would you like me to list them all by year? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What's the market value of the original 1969 Beatles 'Abbey Road' vinyl in good condition? ``` **Response:** ``` Based on community data for the **original 1969 UK Apple pressing (PCS 7088)**: * **Median Sale Price:** $180 * **Lowest Listing:** $125 (VG+ condition) * **Highest Recent Sale:** $350 (Near Mint) There are currently **12 active listings** available globally. Would you like me to show you the specific seller locations for these? ``` ## Capabilities ### Search the entire music database Query artists, releases, labels, and tracks using free-text search and filters. ### Pull full artist discographies Get a complete list of albums, singles, and compilations for any music artist. ### Research record labels View label profiles, sublabels, and contact information to see how catalogs are organized. ### Browse live marketplace listings See current prices, conditions, and seller locations for specific music releases. ### Check community sale stats Get the lowest, median, and highest sale prices to understand real market value. ### View public collections See what other collectors own or have on their wantlists to track demand. ## Use Cases ### Identifying a rare pressing A collector wants to know if a 1973 UK pressing of a classic album is a good buy. They ask the agent to find the master release and check the median sale price. ### Pricing a shop's inventory A record store owner needs to price a new shipment of 50 records. They ask the agent to pull marketplace listings and sale stats for each title to set fair prices. ### Researching an obscure label A DJ is looking for a specific sublabel's output from the 90s. They ask the agent to list all releases for that label sorted by year. ### Academic music research A music historian is researching a band's early career. They ask the agent to pull the full discography and artist biography for a group that broke up in the 70s. ## Benefits - Stop manual price checking by using get_release_stats to see real-time market data for any specific record. - Find specific pressings faster with get_master_release_versions to filter out common reissues and find the ones you want. - Research labels deeply using get_label to see sublabels and corporate history in one request. - Build artist profiles instantly with get_artist_releases to see every album and single they have ever put out. - Scout the marketplace with get_marketplace_listings to compare conditions and shipping costs across different sellers. - Track collector trends using get_user_wantlist to see what items are currently in high demand among your peers. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a direct line to the world's largest music database without leaving your chat window. 1. Subscribe to the Discogs MCP on the Vinkius Marketplace. 2. Enter your Discogs User Token in the Connector configuration settings. 3. Ask your AI client to find music data, check prices, or research discographies. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use the Discogs MCP to find out what my records are worth?** Yes, you can get real-time market data. The Connector pulls sale statistics like median prices and active listings so you know what a record is actually selling for. **How does the Discogs MCP help me find rare vinyl?** It lets your agent search for specific pressings and versions. You can ask for 'original UK pressings' or 'Japanese obi editions' to find exactly what you're looking for. **Can I use this Connector to research record labels?** Yes, it can pull complete label profiles. You can see their catalog history, sublabels, and contact info to see how a label is organized. **Does the Discogs MCP show me what other people are collecting?** You can view public collections and wantlists. This helps you see what other collectors value and what's currently in high demand. **Can I use the Discogs MCP to find a full discography?** Yes, it can pull every album, single, and compilation for an artist. The data is sorted by year so you can see their entire career output at a glance. **Can I use the Discogs MCP to see marketplace listings?** It can show you active listings with prices, conditions, and seller locations. This makes it easy to compare different copies and find the best deals. **Is the Discogs MCP good for pricing my shop's inventory?** It's perfect for that. By pulling sale stats and current listings, you can see what items are moving and what the current market price is for your stock. **How do I search for a specific artist or album?** Use the `database_search` tool with the query parameter for free-text search. You can refine results with filters like type (artist, release, master, label), genre, style, year, country, or format. For example, to find a specific album, set type to 'release' and use the album name in query. **Can I check the market value of a vinyl record?** Yes. First search for the release to get its ID, then use `get_release_stats` to see community pricing data including lowest, median, and highest sale prices. You can also use `get_marketplace_listings` to see current active listings with prices and conditions. **How do I explore an artist's complete discography?** Search for the artist first to get their ID, then use `get_artist` for their profile and `get_artist_releases` for their complete discography. Results include albums, singles, compilations, and credits on other releases, sorted by year. Use pagination to navigate large discographies.