Mode Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Explore musical modes and scale theory for your next composition.
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Why people use Mode Calculator
Mode Calculator Music Theory Pain Points
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the heavy lifting. You just tell your AI client what parent scale you're working with, and it instantly provides the notes and details for all seven modes. You get to stay in the creative zone while the capability handles the technical theory. You get a clean list of notes and genre vibes in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
That it turns your AI into a music theory expert that can instantly break down any scale's components.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Finding the right mood for a cinematic scene
A composer wants to know what the Lydian mode sounds like in A minor to create a dreamy atmosphere.
- Real-world use case 02
Writing a Dorian-based melody
A songwriter is stuck on a melody and asks the agent to list the notes for the Dorian mode in G Major to see their options.
- Real-world use case 03
Teaching scale theory to students
A music teacher needs to show a student every mode derived from C Major to explain the Ionian scale.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Mode Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Mode Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Mode Calculator.
- 01 Capability
List mode notes
Get the exact sequence of notes for a specific musical mode. Use this to ensure your melody stays in key.
- 02 Capability
Generate mode set
Create a full list of all seven modes based on a parent scale. This shows you the full scope of a scale's variations.
- 03 Capability
Analyze mode texture
Find the emotional character and common musical genres for a specific mode. This helps you understand the vibe of a scale.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Mode Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Mode Calculator 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_dO0viqhLlT0TwR2rCbsM3ES7nR3mpyMBh55bZcNM/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 Mode Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Mode Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dO0viqhLlT0TwR2rCbsM3ES7nR3mpyMBh55bZcNM/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 Mode Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Mode Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mode-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dO0viqhLlT0TwR2rCbsM3ES7nR3mpyMBh55bZcNM/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 Mode Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Mode Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mode-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dO0viqhLlT0TwR2rCbsM3ES7nR3mpyMBh55bZcNM/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 Mode Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Mode Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mode-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dO0viqhLlT0TwR2rCbsM3ES7nR3mpyMBh55bZcNM/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 Mode Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Mode Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mode-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dO0viqhLlT0TwR2rCbsM3ES7nR3mpyMBh55bZcNM/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 Mode Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Mode Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add mode-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dO0viqhLlT0TwR2rCbsM3ES7nR3mpyMBh55bZcNM/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 Mode Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Mode Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Mode Calculator can move forward.
This is for anyone who writes music and needs to move past the 'how do I find these notes' phase to get to the 'how do I write a good song' phase.
Music Composer
Uses it to find unique melodic paths and understand the emotional 'vibe' of different modes for film scores.
Music Theory Student
Uses it to visualize how scales change as they move through different modes without manual calculation.
Game Audio Designer
Uses it to find specific bright or dark textures to match the atmosphere of a game level.
Songwriter
Uses it to quickly see the notes for a Dorian or Mixolydian progression to write better melodies.
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Identify harmonic substitutions and analyze tension in chord progressions.
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Before you connect
Questions about Mode Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Mode Calculator help me write a movie score?
Yes, it helps you identify bright or dark modes like Lydian or Phrygian to match the mood of your scene.
Does it work for both major and minor scales?
It works for both. You can provide any parent scale, and it will derive all seven modes for you.
Can I use this to find specific notes for a melody?
Definitely. You can ask for the exact note sequence of any mode to make sure your melody stays in key.
What kind of textures can I find?
It describes the emotional character, such as whether a mode feels cinematic, dreamlike, or tense.
Is this for beginners or pros?
It's for everyone. Beginners can use it to learn theory, and pros can use it to quickly check complex scale derivations.
How do I generate all seven modes at once?
Use the generate_mode_set capability by providing the name of your parent scale and selecting whether it is 'Major' or 'Minor'.
Can I see just the notes for a specific mode?
Yes, use the list_mode_notes capability and specify the target mode name and its parent scale.
What information does the texture analysis provide?
The analyze_mode_texture capability returns the sonic character (like bright or dark) and the typical musical genre associated with that mode.
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