AcoustID MCP Server for Claude Code 5 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add AcoustID as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add acoustid --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About AcoustID MCP Server
Connect to AcoustID and identify music from audio fingerprints through natural conversation — no API key needed for basic use.
Claude Code registers AcoustID as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 5 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where AcoustID data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Song Identification — Identify songs from audio fingerprints (like Shazam)
- Recording Search — Search for recordings by name, artist or MusicBrainz ID
- MBID Lookup — Find all AcoustIDs linked to a MusicBrainz recording
- Metadata Lookup — Get full metadata for recordings including artists and release groups
- Fingerprint Submission — Submit new audio fingerprints to expand the database
The AcoustID MCP Server exposes 5 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect AcoustID to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the AcoustID MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using AcoustID
Ask Claude: "Using AcoustID, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the AcoustID MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with AcoustID through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using AcoustID tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
AcoustID + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the AcoustID MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed AcoustID tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query AcoustID nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe AcoustID outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query AcoustID status endpoints and alert on anomalies
AcoustID MCP Tools for Claude Code (5)
These 5 tools become available when you connect AcoustID to Claude Code via MCP:
get_recording_metadata
Returns all associated MusicBrainz recordings, artists, release groups and fingerprints linked to this AcoustID. Get full metadata for a recording by AcoustID
lookup_by_fingerprint
Returns matching recordings from the AcoustID database with song titles, artists, MusicBrainz IDs and match confidence scores. Requires the fingerprint string and audio duration in seconds. Use meta="recordings" for full recording details. Identify a song by audio fingerprint
search_by_mbid
Returns all AcoustID fingerprints linked to that MusicBrainz recording, useful for finding multiple audio fingerprints of the same song. Search for AcoustIDs by MusicBrainz ID
search_by_recording
Returns matching recordings with AcoustID, MusicBrainz ID, title and artist name. Useful for finding the AcoustID of a known song. Search for recordings by name and/or artist
submit_fingerprint
Requires the Chromaprint fingerprint string and audio duration. Optionally include recording name and artist for new songs. Returns the newly created AcoustID. Submit an audio fingerprint to AcoustID
Example Prompts for AcoustID in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with AcoustID immediately.
"Search for 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen."
"Search recordings by Daft Punk."
"Get metadata for AcoustID 0e5e5b5e-."
Troubleshooting AcoustID MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting AcoustID to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
AcoustID + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating AcoustID MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect AcoustID with your favorite client
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Connect AcoustID to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 5 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.