Last.fm MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Last.fm as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add lastfm --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Last.fm MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire music data ecosystem with Last.fm, the world's leading music discovery service. By connecting Last.fm to your agent, you transform complex listening analytics into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly list your top tracks, audit your favorite artists, and retrieve detailed music metadata without you ever touching a dashboard. Whether you are a dedicated audiophile or a music researcher, your agent acts as a real-time curator, ensuring your musical taste is always quantified and trends are monitored.
Claude Code registers Last.fm as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Last.fm data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Habit Auditing — List recent tracks and query your most-listened artists, albums, and songs across flexible time periods.
- Metadata Oversight — Retrieve detailed information for any artist, album, or track to maintain a deep understanding of your library.
- Discovery Monitoring — Browse top tags and charts to identify global music trends and find new inspiration.
- Engagement Management — List your loved tracks to stay on top of your personal musical highlights.
- Profile Intelligence — Retrieve detailed user metadata and account info to maintain strict organizational control.
The Last.fm MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code 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 Last.fm to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Last.fm MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Last.fm
Ask Claude: "Using Last.fm, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Last.fm MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Last.fm through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Last.fm tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Last.fm + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Last.fm MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Last.fm tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Last.fm nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Last.fm outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Last.fm status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Last.fm MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Last.fm to Claude Code via MCP:
get_album_info
Get metadata for an album
get_artist_info
Get metadata for an artist
get_loved_tracks
Get the loved tracks for a user
get_recent_tracks
Get the recent tracks listened to by a user
get_top_albums
Get the top albums for a user
get_top_artists
Get the top artists for a user
get_top_tags
fm based on the provided unique identifier or parameters. Get the top tags on Last.fm
get_top_tracks
Get the top tracks for a user
get_track_info
Get metadata for a track
get_user_info
fm user. Get information about a Last.fm user
Example Prompts for Last.fm in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Last.fm immediately.
"List my top 5 tracks this month on Last.fm."
"Show me my recent tracks for user 'vinkius'."
"Get information about the artist 'Radiohead'."
Troubleshooting Last.fm MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Last.fm to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Last.fm + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Last.fm MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Last.fm with your favorite client
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Connect Last.fm to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.