Freesound MCP. Search and manage audio samples via AI conversation.
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Freesound MCP Server. Find, download, and manage audio samples from the world's largest Creative Commons library using your AI client.
Use natural language to search for specific sound effects, retrieve detailed metadata, check user uploads, or upload your own recordings directly into your workflow.
What your AI agents can do
Describe sound
Adds metadata (like tags and descriptions) to an audio file you upload.
Download sound
Downloads the original, high-quality file for a specific sound ID.
Get me
Retrieves information about the AI client's currently authenticated Freesound user account.
The AI client searches the Freesound database using text queries and advanced filters for sounds.
The AI client initiates the download of the original, high-quality audio file for a given sound ID.
The AI client fetches detailed information, tags, and technical analysis for any specific audio asset.
The AI client uploads an audio file and allows you to add descriptive metadata to it.
The AI client retrieves details about specific Freesound users or organized sound packs.
The AI client checks the status of sounds you submitted for moderation.
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Freesound MCP Server: 10 Tools for Audio Management
Use these tools to search, retrieve, analyze, and manage audio assets from the Freesound database directly via your AI client.
019e5d1bdescribe sound
Adds metadata (like tags and descriptions) to an audio file you upload.
019e5d1bdownload sound
Downloads the original, high-quality file for a specific sound ID.
019e5d1bget me
Retrieves information about the AI client's currently authenticated Freesound user account.
019e5d1bget pack
Fetches detailed information about a specific sound collection or 'pack'.
019e5d1bget pending uploads
Checks the moderation status of audio files you uploaded.
019e5d1bget sound
Retrieves full details and metadata for a single, specific audio asset ID.
019e5d1bget user
Gets all profile information for a specific Freesound user.
019e5d1bget user sounds
Lists all audio assets uploaded by a specified Freesound user.
019e5d1bsearch sounds
Searches the entire Freesound database for audio assets using advanced filters.
019e5d1bupload sound
Uploads a new audio file to Freesound and allows you to add initial metadata.
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What you can do with this MCP connector
Connect your AI client to the world's biggest Creative Commons library for audio samples. You'll be able to find, download, and manage sounds right from your workflow. Your agent handles all the heavy lifting.
Search for specific audio assets. Your AI client searches the entire Freesound database using text queries and advanced filters for sounds. Download high-quality sound files. You can tell your agent to download the original, high-quality audio file for any sound ID. Get metadata and tags for a sound. It retrieves full details, tags, and technical analysis for any specific sound asset. Upload and describe new recordings. You can upload a new audio file and give it initial metadata using your agent. Check user and pack information. Your AI client pulls details about specific Freesound users or organized sound packs. Monitor pending uploads. You can check the moderation status of any audio files you submitted.
How Freesound MCP Works
- 1 Subscribe to the server and provide your Freesound API Key or OAuth Token.
- 2 Your AI client uses natural language to request a sound (e.g., 'Find a deep impact bass sound').
- 3 The server executes the required tool (e.g.,
search_sounds), retrieves the data, and delivers the results to your agent.
The bottom line is, you get your agent to handle the API calls and data parsing, so you just focus on the creative work.
Who Is Freesound MCP For?
Sound designers, game developers, and content creators. If your job requires finding, organizing, or using thousands of audio assets, this is for you. Stop switching between browser tabs and audio software. Keep your workflow inside your agent.
Uses search_sounds and get_sound to quickly find textures, hits, and loops. Then, it uses download_sound to grab the original file without leaving the creative environment.
Runs search_sounds with specific filters (e.g., 'SFX', 'low frequency') to source game assets. It then uses get_user_sounds to source sounds from specific team members.
Uses natural language to ask for background noise or effects. The agent runs get_pack to analyze organized collections of sounds, helping them pick the perfect mood piece.
What Changes When You Connect
- Find exactly what you need with
search_sounds. Instead of browsing thousands of irrelevant results, you can use Solr-style filters in natural language to pinpoint sounds by duration, tags, or license type. - Never lose a file again. After you download a sound using
download_sound, you can immediately useget_soundto grab all its technical details, tags, and usage counts for your records. - Streamline asset contributions. Use
upload_soundto deposit new recordings, then immediately rundescribe_soundto tag it and document it, keeping your personal library organized. - Stay updated on your work. Use
get_pending_uploadsto check the status of sound assets you submitted for moderation without logging into the Freesound website. - Quickly scope out contributors. Use
get_userorget_user_soundsto review a colleague's public uploads, helping you source assets from specific team members. - Get instant asset intelligence. Use
get_packto understand the scope of an entire sound collection, determining if it has the variety and depth your project needs.
Real-World Use Cases
Need a specific cinematic hit, but the database is too big.
A sound designer needs a 'low-frequency, metallic impact, 0.5 seconds long' sound. They ask their agent. The agent runs search_sounds with specific filters. It returns a shortlist, allowing the designer to use get_sound to confirm the metadata before running download_sound.
A colleague uploaded a bunch of sounds, but you don't know what they are.
You need assets from a collaborator. You ask the agent to list sounds from user 'X'. The agent uses get_user_sounds to pull the list. You then use get_sound on the specific IDs to check the tags and confirm they fit your project's tone.
You found a perfect sound, but you need to document it for the team.
A content creator finds a great ambient loop. They use get_sound to retrieve all its metadata. They then use describe_sound to add a new tag ('Tension Build') and add it to the project's asset tracking sheet.
Uploading new assets and needing to document them immediately.
A musician records a new percussion track. They use upload_sound to deposit the audio. Right after, they immediately run describe_sound to title it, set the tags, and write a description, making the asset ready for the team.
The Tradeoffs
Manual web browsing for samples
The designer opens Freesound in a browser, uses the search bar, clicks through pages of results, and manually copies IDs and downloads files one by one. This process is slow and loses context.
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Use your agent to run search_sounds with Solr-style filters. The agent handles the filtering and data aggregation, delivering a curated list and allowing you to download_sound directly, all in the chat.
Forgetting asset metadata
A user downloads a sound and forgets to record its tags, source, or original metadata, leading to lost context and inability to reuse it later.
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After using get_sound to pull the initial metadata, immediately use describe_sound to add project-specific tags or notes. Keep the full history attached to the asset record.
Guessing which user has the right assets
A developer has to email three different team members asking them to send over their 'best SFX' folders, leading to disorganized, unindexed files.
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Ask your agent to run get_user_sounds for specific team members. This aggregates the asset list from one place, letting you use get_sound on the full list to confirm relevance.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this MCP Server if your workflow is entirely centered around sourcing, analyzing, or contributing audio assets. You need to find sounds based on complex criteria (e.g., 'impact' AND 'metallic' AND 'short') or need to manage the lifecycle of audio files (uploading, tagging, tracking). Don't use it if you just need to generate random background noise or if your source assets are entirely proprietary and never leave your local machine. For local file manipulation, stick to local audio libraries. For general audio ideas, use a dedicated creative writing agent. This server is purely for managed, external asset retrieval and management.
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Available Capabilities
Sourcing high-quality audio samples shouldn't mean endless clicking.
Right now, finding a sound means jumping to a browser. You type keywords, click 'Search,' then you filter by license, then you filter by duration. You spend five minutes clicking through pages of results, manually checking metadata, and copying IDs into a spreadsheet. It's a tedious, multi-step process that breaks your creative flow.
With this server, you just talk to your agent. You ask: 'I need a 0.7-second, cinematic, metallic impact sound.' The agent runs `search_sounds`, filtering by all those parameters instantly. It gives you the top results and the full metadata via `get_sound`—all in the chat. You're back in your creative flow.
Freesound MCP Server: Manage audio samples and track uploads.
The biggest manual chore is tracking assets you submit. You upload a great recording and then have to log into the Freesound site and check its moderation status. It's a separate login, a different page, and you have to remember to check it.
Now, you just ask your agent: 'What's the status of my last upload?' The agent runs `get_pending_uploads` and gives you the answer immediately. It keeps the entire asset lifecycle—from upload to status check—inside your workflow.
Common Questions About Freesound MCP
How do I search for a specific sound using the Freesound MCP Server? +
You use the search_sounds tool. You simply tell your agent what you're looking for, including filters like duration or tags. The agent handles the Solr-style filtering for you.
Can I get detailed info on a sound ID using Freesound MCP Server? +
Yes, run the get_sound tool. It fetches the full metadata, tags, and analysis for that specific sound ID, so you know exactly what you're downloading.
How do I upload and tag a sound using Freesound MCP Server? +
You first use upload_sound to get the file onto Freesound. Then, run describe_sound to add the tags and metadata you want to keep for your team.
What is the difference between `get_user` and `get_user_sounds` on Freesound MCP Server? +
get_user fetches the profile details of a user. get_user_sounds lists only the specific audio files that user has uploaded.
What information can I get about my account using the `get_me` tool on the Freesound MCP Server? +
The get_me tool retrieves details about the currently authenticated user. This includes basic profile information and confirms that your AI client has the necessary permissions to access your personal data.
How do I check the status of my pending uploads using `get_pending_uploads` on the Freesound MCP Server? +
The get_pending_uploads tool lists sounds awaiting moderation review. You can check which uploads are pending and what the status is, so you know when your work goes live.
What kind of filters can I use when I call `search_sounds` on the Freesound MCP Server? +
The search_sounds tool supports Solr-style filters. You can narrow your search by tags, minimum/maximum duration, or specific license types to find exactly what you need.
If I need to find sounds from a specific person, which tool should I use: `get_user` or `get_user_sounds` on the Freesound MCP Server? +
Use get_user_sounds to list all audio files uploaded by a specific user ID. The get_user tool only fetches the profile details of that user.
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.
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