AcoustID MCP Server for Cursor 5 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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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.
Cursor's Agent mode turns AcoustID into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from AcoustID and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 5 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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 Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the AcoustID MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using AcoustID
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using AcoustID, help me...". 5 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the AcoustID MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with AcoustID through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
AcoustID + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the AcoustID MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
AcoustID MCP Tools for Cursor (5)
These 5 tools become available when you connect AcoustID to Cursor 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 Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor
Common issues when connecting AcoustID to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
AcoustID + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating AcoustID MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect AcoustID to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 5 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.