How to Use the Last.fm MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Last.fm MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http lastfm -- in your terminal. This saves the configuration to your /.claude.json file and registers the ten music tools for immediate CLI use.

Q: How do I check which Last.fm tools are active in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp list in your terminal to see all registered services. You should see all ten endpoints, including gettrackinfo and getuserinfo, ready for execution.

Run terminal queries, pipe scrobble data, and automate music audits using Claude Code and the Last.fm MCP Server.

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Pipe Music Data directly to CLI Tools

The `get_recent_tracks` tool dumps your latest scrobbles directly into your terminal. Claude Code lets you pipe this raw output into command-line utilities like grep, jq, or custom bash scripts for instant filtering. You can run these commands in SSH sessions or terminal windows to monitor your scrobbles without opening a browser. This lightweight MCP Server connection keeps your music analytics fast and keyboard-driven.

Automate Music Audits in CI/CD

The `get_loved_tracks` tool retrieves your list of favorited songs as structured data. Claude Code can run this tool inside automated cron jobs or deployment pipelines to back up your music preferences to a private repository. Because this is a headless CLI agent, it fetches your music history anywhere you can install the node package. It executes your music tracking scripts without needing an active GUI or manual confirmation.

Query Artist Info from the Shell

The `get_artist_info` tool fetches detailed biography and listener metrics for any musician. Claude Code queries this data instantly from your prompt, allowing you to check artist facts while working on other terminal tasks. This terminal-first MCP integration removes the need to search the web for music details. Your agent retrieves the artist metadata, formats it for readability, and displays it right in your active shell.

Setup guide

Set up Last.fm MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see lastfm-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Last.fm transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Last.fm tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http lastfm-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Last.fm MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Last.fm MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http lastfm -- ` in your terminal. This saves the configuration to your `~/.claude.json` file and registers the ten music tools for immediate CLI use.

Yes. Claude Code operates entirely in the terminal, meaning you can trigger tools like `get_top_artists` inside shell scripts, cron jobs, or automated server tasks.

Run `claude mcp list` in your terminal to see all registered services. You should see all ten endpoints, including `get_track_info` and `get_user_info`, ready for execution.

Yes. You can pipe terminal outputs directly into your queries, allowing you to pass artist names from local text files straight into the metadata tools.

Your credentials and music profile details are stored locally in your system's `~/.claude.json` file. No listening history or private credentials are sent to external cloud databases; everything stays on your machine.

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