Genius MCP Server
Search songs, get lyrics, annotations and artist info — the world's largest lyrics database.
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What is the Genius MCP Server?
The Genius MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Genius via 7 tools. Search songs, get lyrics, annotations and artist info — the world's largest lyrics database. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (7)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Genius
Ask your AI agent "Search for Bohemian Rhapsody." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 7 tools connected to real Genius data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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Genius MCP Server capabilities
7 toolsReturns album name, artist, cover art, release date and track list. Use the album ID from song results or search. Get album details including track list and artist
Returns the annotated text, full explanation body (in plain text and HTML), author info, vote counts and cosigns. Use the annotation ID from get_song_annotations results. Get details for a specific annotation (explainer text)
Returns artist name, IQ score, profile image, description and Genius page URL. Use the artist ID from song search results or get_artist_songs. Get artist profile info including name, IQ and image
Returns song titles, pageview counts and Genius URLs. Paginated — use page parameter to navigate through results. Get all songs by a specific artist
Returns full title, artist, album, release date, producer info, song art, Genius page URL and full lyrics (in plain text and HTML formats). Use the song ID from search_songs results. Get detailed info for a specific song including lyrics
Annotations are community-written explanations of lyrics, references, wordplay and meaning. Returns annotated lyric fragments with explanation text, author info and vote counts. Use the song ID from search_songs. Get annotations (explainer text) for a specific song
Returns song titles, artist names, pageview counts and Genius URLs. Use this to find songs before getting detailed info with get_song. Search for songs on Genius by title, lyrics or artist
What the Genius MCP Server unlocks
Connect to Genius and access the world's largest lyrics database through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Song Search — Search millions of songs by title, lyrics, artist name or any keyword
- Song Details — Get full song info including lyrics (plain text), artist, album, release date and producers
- Annotations — Read community-written explanations of lyrics, references, wordplay and meaning
- Artist Info — Get artist profiles with IQ scores, images and Genius page URLs
- Artist Songs — Browse all songs by a specific artist
- Album Info — Get album details including track lists and artist info
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Genius Access Token (free at genius.com/api-clients)
3. Start exploring lyrics and annotations from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Music Fans — find song lyrics, read annotations and understand the meaning behind lyrics
- Researchers — analyze lyrics, annotations and music knowledge data
- Content Creators — access song info, lyrics and annotations for content creation
Frequently asked questions about the Genius MCP Server
How do I get a Genius access token?
Register at genius.com/api-clients and create an API client. You'll get an access token immediately. It's free.
Can I get full lyrics for songs?
Yes! The get_song endpoint returns full lyrics in plain text and HTML formats. Annotations provide explanations of specific lyric fragments.
What are annotations?
Annotations are community-written explanations of specific lyric fragments. They explain references, wordplay, cultural context, biographical details and the meaning behind the lyrics. Each annotation has vote counts showing community approval.
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Give your AI agents the power of Genius MCP Server
Production-grade Genius MCP Server. Verified, monitored, and maintained by Vinkius. Ready for your AI agents — connect and start using immediately.