How to Use the Freesound MCP in Claude

Q: Can I check my upload moderation status?

Yes, your agent uses getpendinguploads to pull a list of your files currently waiting for review. It displays the status directly in your Claude Desktop conversation history.

Search, pull, and manage audio files from Freesound directly inside your Claude Desktop chat.

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Run Solr-style Freesound searches inside Claude Desktop

Stop leaving your Claude Desktop chat to hunt for Freesound audio clips. This MCP Server lets your Claude Desktop agent run advanced queries directly against the Freesound repository using `search_sounds`. You get back precise Freesound matches based on tags, sample rates, or licenses without leaving your Claude Desktop interface. Your Claude Desktop agent parses the Freesound results and shows you the exact matches. By using `get_sound`, Claude Desktop inspects the specific Freesound metadata of any file to verify it fits your project's technical needs.

Download high-quality WAV files to your local machine

When you find the right track, your Claude Desktop agent pulls the original Freesound file down immediately. The `download_sound` tool handles the transfer of Freesound assets directly to your local filesystem through the Claude Desktop native integration. You don't have to deal with manual Freesound downloads inside Claude Desktop. Claude Desktop runs the Freesound transfer in the background, letting you focus on editing your timeline or coding your audio engine.

Manage your Freesound uploads through Claude Desktop

Track your Freesound contributions without logging into the website from Claude Desktop. The Claude Desktop agent queries your pending Freesound queue using `get_pending_uploads` and checks your profile stats with `get_me` to see what is currently in moderation. If you need to push new assets, the `upload_sound` tool lets your Claude Desktop agent send files directly from your workspace to Freesound. By running this MCP Server, your Claude Desktop agent can then run `describe_sound` to tag your Freesound files.

Setup guide

Set up Freesound MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Freesound MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Freesound MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under freesound-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "freesound-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Freesound MCP in Claude Desktop

Type your query naturally in your Claude Desktop chat window. Your agent calls the `search_sounds` tool, applying your Freesound filters for duration or license, and presents the matching audio files right there.

Yes, you can. Once your Claude Desktop agent locates the right track, it invokes `download_sound` to save the original high-quality Freesound file directly to your local workspace.

It uses your standard OAuth2 credentials. The Claude Desktop app stores this token securely, allowing tools like `get_me` to run without asking you to log in every single time.

Yes, your agent uses `get_pending_uploads` to pull a list of your files currently waiting for review. It displays the status directly in your Claude Desktop conversation history.

All audio files, metadata, and user tokens are processed locally within the Claude Desktop V8 sandbox. Your credentials never touch third-party servers, keeping your MCP Server access strictly private.

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