How to Use the Lyrics.ovh MCP in Claude

Q: What's the difference between getlyrics and suggestsongs for Lyrics.ovh in Claude Desktop?

getlyrics is for when you know the exact artist and song title. suggestsongs helps you find song titles when you only have a keyword or artist name to start with.

Instantly pull song lyrics and artist suggestions right into your Claude Desktop chat. No more switching tabs to find the right words.

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Get Song Lyrics Instantly

The `get_lyrics` tool pulls the full text of a song directly into your conversation. Just ask Claude for the lyrics by artist and song title. It's perfect for when you're writing about music or just need to check if you've been singing the right words all these years. You don't need to open a browser or search a separate database. Your agent fetches the text and drops it right where you're working, whether you're in the desktop app or on the web. It's just there.

Find New Music Ideas

Use the `suggest_songs` tool when you need inspiration or can't remember a specific title. Give Claude a keyword, an artist, or a genre, and it will return a list of related songs. It's a fast way to explore a band's discography or find tracks that fit a certain mood. This isn't a generic web search. Your agent uses the Lyrics.ovh API to find actual song titles you can then use with `get_lyrics`. It's a two-step move that gets you from a vague idea to the exact lyrics you need.

A Simple MCP Server for Claude

Connecting this Lyrics.ovh server to Claude Desktop is straightforward. If you're using the web interface, you just paste the MCP server URL into your custom connectors. It's a one-time setup. For local development, you can add it to your `claude_desktop_config.json` to run as a subprocess. This gives your agent access to lyrics without needing an internet connection for the tool itself, which is great for offline work.

Setup guide

Set up Lyrics.ovh 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 Lyrics.ovh 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 Lyrics.ovh 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 lyricsovh-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Lyrics.ovh MCP in Claude Desktop

This MCP server doesn't interact with your local files. It only connects to the external Lyrics.ovh API to fetch song data. Your local documents and code remain completely separate.

Yes, you can connect this server to Claude on any plan, including the free one. The tools will be available in your chat as long as the server is configured correctly in your settings.

`get_lyrics` is for when you know the exact artist and song title. `suggest_songs` helps you find song titles when you only have a keyword or artist name to start with.

No. The MCP server runs as a separate process. Claude only invokes it when you specifically ask for lyrics or song suggestions, so it won't affect the speed of your normal chats.

The server only sends the artist, song title, or search term you provide to the Lyrics.ovh API. No other data from your Claude Desktop conversation or your local machine is ever accessed or transmitted. The connection is ephemeral and stateless.

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