Bring Music Metadata
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect MusicBrainz to Cursor and start using all 15 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the MusicBrainz MCP Server?
Connect to MusicBrainz, the world's largest open music database, and explore music metadata through natural conversation — no API key needed.
What you can do
- Artist Search — Find musicians, bands, orchestras and composers with types, countries and active dates
- Release Search — Search album releases with artists, dates, countries, labels and track counts
- Track Search — Find individual recordings with durations, ISRCs and album info
- Release Groups — Browse canonical albums and singles grouped across different releases
- Label Search — Find record labels and publishers
- Work Search — Search musical compositions distinct from recordings
- Browse — Get all releases by a specific artist or label
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- No API key needed — start searching immediately
- Explore music data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Music Enthusiasts — discover artist discographies, find album versions and explore music metadata
- Researchers — access comprehensive music metadata for analysis and cataloging
- Developers — build music apps using open, structured music data with MBIDs
Built-in capabilities (15)
Returns release titles, dates, countries and labels. Pagination: max 100 results per request. Browse all releases by a specific artist
Returns release titles, artists, dates and countries. Pagination: max 100 results. Browse all releases by a specific record label
Returns name, type, country, life span, disambiguation and more. Optionally include related data with inc parameter: "releases", "release-groups", "recordings", "works", "aliases". Get detailed info for a specific artist by MBID
Returns label name, type, country, founding date and more. Get detailed info for a specific record label by MBID
Returns title, artist, duration, ISRCs, releases it appears on and more. Optionally include: "artists", "isrcs", "releases", "aliases". Get detailed info for a specific recording by MBID
Returns title, artist, date, country, label, barcode, track listing and more. Optionally include: "artists", "labels", "recordings", "discids", "isrcs", "media". Get detailed info for a specific release by MBID
Returns title, artist, primary type, first release date and more. Optionally include: "artists", "releases", "aliases". Get detailed info for a specific release group by MBID
Returns work title, writers, type, ISWC, languages and more. Get detailed info for a specific musical work by MBID
Returns area names, types (country, city, subdivision, etc.) and ISO codes. Useful for finding area IDs to use in other searches. Search for geographic areas (countries, cities, regions)
). Returns artist names, IDs, types (person, group, orchestra, etc.), countries, active dates and disambiguation info. Supports Lucene query syntax for advanced searches. Pagination: max 100 results per request. Search for music artists
Returns label names, types (original production, reissue, etc.), countries and founding dates. Pagination: max 100 results. Search for record labels
Returns recording titles, artists, durations, album names and ISRCs. Useful for finding specific track versions and metadata. Pagination: max 100 results. Search for individual track recordings
Returns titles, artists, primary types (album, single, EP, etc.) and dates. Useful for finding the canonical album/single version. Pagination: max 100 results. Search for release groups (albums, singles, EPs)
Returns release titles, artists, dates, countries, labels and track counts. Supports filtering by status (official, promotion, bootleg). Pagination: max 100 results. Search for album releases
Returns work titles, writers, types (song, opera, symphony, etc.) and ISWCs. Useful for finding composition metadata separate from specific recordings. Pagination: max 100 results. Search for musical works (compositions)
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns MusicBrainz into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from MusicBrainz and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 15 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
MusicBrainz in Cursor
Why run MusicBrainz with Vinkius?
The MusicBrainz connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 15 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect MusicBrainz using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
MusicBrainz and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect MusicBrainz to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
MusicBrainz for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and MusicBrainz is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an API key?
No! MusicBrainz is completely free and open. No authentication required. Just subscribe and start searching. Rate limit is 1 request per second.
What is an MBID?
MBID stands for MusicBrainz Identifier — a unique UUID assigned to every entity in the database (artists, releases, recordings, labels, works). Use search tools to find MBIDs, then use get_* tools with the MBID for detailed info.
What's the difference between a release and a release group?
A release is a specific physical or digital version of an album (e.g. the 2012 remastered CD). A release group groups all versions of the same album together (e.g. "The Dark Side of the Moon" as a canonical work). Use release groups for finding the canonical album.
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.
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.
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