How do I find my Last.fm API Key?

Go to the [**Last.fm API account page**](https://www.last.fm/api/account/create), create an API account, and you will find your API Key there. Copy and paste it into the field below.

Can the agent check my top artists for a specific period?

Yes. Use the `get_top_artists` tool providing your username and the desired period (e.g., 'overall', '7day', '1month'). Your agent will return your most-listened artists instantly.

Is it possible to retrieve metadata for a specific track via the agent?

Yes. The `get_track_info` tool allows your agent to fetch complete metadata for any song by providing the artist and track names, including album and listener counts.

Last.fm MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Last.fm
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  "mcpServers": {
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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.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Last.fm into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Last.fm and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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 Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Last.fm MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Last.fm

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Last.fm, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Last.fm MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Last.fm through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Last.fm + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Last.fm MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Last.fm MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Last.fm to Cursor 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 Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor

Common issues when connecting Last.fm to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Last.fm + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Last.fm MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.