# Freesound MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Freesound MCP. Find, download, and manage Creative Commons audio samples directly through your AI agent. Skip the manual browsing and let your agent handle the heavy lifting of sourcing high-quality sound effects, textures, and music samples for your creative projects. ## Overview - **Category:** design-creative - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EfzkG7zoO8fpRDULL4TKiipot19pGDKRqiPZHd3c/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** audio-samples, sound-effects, creative-commons, music-production, audio-library ## Description The Freesound MCP connects your agent to the world's largest collection of Creative Commons audio samples. You're building a game or producing a track and you need that one specific heavy industrial thud, a lo-fi vinyl crackle, or a crisp cinematic impact. Instead of opening a new tab, hunting through pages of results, and manually filtering by license or length, you just tell your AI client what you're looking for. It lets your agent do the tedious scouting for you. It can filter by specific tags, duration, and license types to find exactly what fits your project requirements. Once you find the right sound, your agent can grab the high-quality original file or pull metadata to help you organize your library. It even handles the boring stuff like uploading your own recordings, adding descriptions, and checking if your submissions are still in moderation. You can find specific audio files for game mechanics like footsteps, UI clicks, or environmental drones without having to manually sort through thousands of entries. It handles the heavy lifting of searching so you can stay focused on the actual creation. Because it's hosted on the Vinkius catalog, you can get this set up in minutes and keep your creative momentum going without constant context switching. ## Tools ### download_sound Trigger a download of the original high-quality audio file. Use this to get the best version of a sample. ### get_me Retrieve information about your currently authenticated user account. Useful for verifying your connection. ### get_pack Pull details and content information for a specific sound pack. See what's included in a collection. ### get_pending_uploads Check the current moderation status of your uploaded sounds. See if your content is live yet. ### get_sound Fetch specific details and metadata for a single sound entry. Get the technical specs of a sample. ### get_user_sounds List all the audio files uploaded by a specific user. Browse a creator's full library. ### get_user Retrieve profile information for a specific Freesound user. Check out creator profiles. ### search_sounds Search the database using text queries and Solr-style filters. Find exactly what you need fast. ### describe_sound Add metadata and descriptions to a sound you've already uploaded. This helps other users find your content. ### upload_sound Upload a new audio file to your Freesound account. Add your own creations to the community. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find some high-quality wood impact sounds that are under 5 seconds and have a Creative Commons license. ``` **Response:** ``` I found several wood impact sounds. Here are the top matches: | Sound Name | Duration | License | Tags | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Heavy Wood Thud** | 0:03 | CC0 | impact, wood, heavy | | **Dry Branch Snap** | 0:02 | CC-BY | snap, wood, dry | | **Hollow Log Hit** | 0:04 | CC0 | thud, wood, hollow | Would you like me to download any of these for you? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What are the tags and sample rate for sound ID 987654? ``` **Response:** ``` Sound ID 987654 is titled **'Electric Hum'**. Here are the details: * **Sample Rate:** 44.1kHz * **Format:** WAV * **Tags:** noise, electronic, loop, industrial * **Description:** A consistent low-frequency hum suitable for background textures. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the sounds that user 'sonic_explorer' has uploaded to Freesound. ``` **Response:** ``` User **'sonic_explorer'** has uploaded 12 sounds to the platform. Some of the highlights include: * Studio Kick * Snare Hit * Industrial Drone * Vinyl Crackle I can pull the full list or specific details for any of these if you'd like. ``` ## Capabilities ### Filter by tags and license Narrow down search results using specific tags, duration, and license types. ### Fetch sound metadata Get detailed information and analysis for any sound in the database. ### Download original files Trigger a download of high-quality audio files directly to your machine. ### Upload new recordings Add your own audio files to the Freesound platform from your workflow. ### Track moderation status Check if your uploaded sounds are currently pending review. ### Browse user libraries Explore public user profiles and organized sound packs. ## Use Cases ### Sourcing cinematic impacts A sound designer needs 10 different metal clanging sounds with different reverb levels. They ask their agent to find metal sounds with specific tags and download the top 10 results. ### Auditing a creator's library A game dev wants to find all sounds uploaded by a specific high-quality creator. They use the agent to fetch all sounds from that user's profile for inspiration. ### Checking upload status A creator needs to know if their new upload is live. They ask the agent to check the status of their pending uploads to see if it's ready for use. ### Retrieving technical specs Someone needs to know the exact sample rate and tags for a sound they found. The agent pulls the full metadata for that specific sound ID. ## Benefits - Skip manual browsing by filtering results by tags, duration, and license types instantly. - Keep your project organized by pulling metadata and analysis for specific sounds. - Save time on asset management by downloading high-quality files directly. - Manage your personal library more easily by tracking moderation status. - Build your own library faster by uploading and describing your recordings. - Explore community content by pulling user profiles and sound packs. ## How It Works The bottom line is your AI agent becomes a dedicated audio librarian that finds and fetches samples on demand. 1. Connect your Freesound account by providing your API key or OAuth token. 2. Describe the specific audio texture or effect you need to your AI client. 3. Get a list of matching sounds with metadata and download links. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use the Freesound MCP to find royalty-free music?** Yes, the Connector lets you search the Freesound database for Creative Commons licensed audio, which includes many royalty-free options for your projects. **How does the Freesound MCP help with game development?** It helps you find specific sound effects like footsteps, UI clicks, and environmental textures using natural language, then lets you download them directly. **Can I upload my own sounds using the Freesound MCP?** Yes, you can upload your own audio recordings and add descriptions to them directly through your AI agent. **Does the Freesound MCP support filtering by duration?** It does. You can ask your agent to find sounds that are specifically short, like under 5 seconds, or longer for ambient loops. **How do I check if my Freesound uploads are approved?** The Connector can check the moderation status of your uploads, so you can see if your sounds are live or still pending review. **Can I see what sound packs other users have created?** Yes, you can browse organized sound packs and user profiles to find curated collections of audio assets. **How do I find specific sounds like 'ambient rain' with a short duration?** Use the `search_sounds` tool with `query: 'ambient rain'` and `filter: 'duration:[1 TO 10]'`. This uses Solr syntax to narrow down results precisely. **Can I download the original high-quality file directly?** Yes! Use the `download_sound` action with the specific Sound ID. Note that this requires a valid `FREESOUND_OAUTH_TOKEN` to authorize the download. **How can I check if my uploaded sounds are already public?** You can use `get_pending_uploads` to see sounds currently in the moderation queue, or `get_me` to see your profile status and total uploads.