MusicBrainz Connector for AI agents.
15 live capabilities
Search and retrieve deep music metadata from the world's largest open database.
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Why people use MusicBrainz
MusicBrainz for Music Metadata Research
With this Connector, you just ask your agent to pull the data directly. You get a clean list of releases or specific track details in seconds, letting you focus on the analysis instead of the data entry.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to a massive music database without any setup hurdles.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Identifying a bootleg
A collector wants to know if a specific album is an official release.
- Real-world use case 02
Music research paper
A student needs to find every recording of a specific composition.
- Real-world use case 03
App development
A dev needs to populate a database with label info.
Complete set · 15capabilities
The complete MusicBrainz capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with MusicBrainz.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 15 available through MusicBrainz.
- 01 Capability
Browse releases by artist
Get all titles, dates, and labels for a specific artist. This helps you see a full discography at a glance.
- 02 Capability
Browse releases by label
See every release associated with a specific record label. This is great for tracking a label's output.
- 03 Capability
Get artist
Pull detailed info like country, life span, and types for a specific artist using their MBID. It's the core way to get artist profiles.
- 04 Capability
Get label
Retrieve details like founding date and country for a specific record label. Use this to understand a label's history.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 15 available through MusicBrainz.
- 05 Capability
Get recording
Get the duration, ISRC, and artist info for a specific recording. This is perfect for finding exact track versions.
- 06 Capability
Get release
Fetch the barcode, track listing, and media info for a specific release. It provides a complete picture of a physical or digital product.
- 07 Capability
Get release group
Get the primary type and first release date for a canonical album or single. Use this to find the official version of a work.
- 08 Capability
Get work
Retrieve the writers, title, and ISWC for a musical composition. This helps separate the song from the recording.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 15 available through MusicBrainz.
- 09 Capability
Search areas
Find geographic area names and ISO codes. This is useful for filtering music data by specific regions.
- 10 Capability
Search artists
Search for musicians and bands using Lucene query syntax. It's the primary way to find new data in the database.
- 11 Capability
Search labels
Look up record labels by name or type. Use this to find publishers and production houses.
- 12 Capability
Search recordings
Search for individual track recordings and their durations. This helps you find specific versions of a song.
13—15
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 15 available through MusicBrainz.
- 13 Capability
Search release groups
Find canonical albums and singles grouped together. This is the best way to find the definitive version of a release.
- 14 Capability
Search releases
Search for album releases with filters for official or bootleg status. It's great for finding specific pressings.
- 15 Capability
Search works
Search for musical compositions like symphonies or operas. Use this to find the underlying creative work.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask MusicBrainz to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use MusicBrainz from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AqUvAgeyUsV3Q5PtIwmV4inH3gCPUhktlWbpHR4B/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it MusicBrainz, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable MusicBrainz for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AqUvAgeyUsV3Q5PtIwmV4inH3gCPUhktlWbpHR4B/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the MusicBrainz URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable MusicBrainz in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"musicbrainz": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AqUvAgeyUsV3Q5PtIwmV4inH3gCPUhktlWbpHR4B/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using MusicBrainz
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using MusicBrainz, help me...". 15 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"musicbrainz": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AqUvAgeyUsV3Q5PtIwmV4inH3gCPUhktlWbpHR4B/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using MusicBrainz
Ask Copilot: "Using MusicBrainz, help me...". 15 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"musicbrainz": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AqUvAgeyUsV3Q5PtIwmV4inH3gCPUhktlWbpHR4B/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using MusicBrainz
Open Cascade and ask: "Using MusicBrainz, help me...". 15 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"musicbrainz": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AqUvAgeyUsV3Q5PtIwmV4inH3gCPUhktlWbpHR4B/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using MusicBrainz
Ask Cline: "Using MusicBrainz, help me...". 15 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add musicbrainz --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AqUvAgeyUsV3Q5PtIwmV4inH3gCPUhktlWbpHR4B/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using MusicBrainz
Ask Claude: "Using MusicBrainz, show me...". 15 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work MusicBrainz can move forward.
This is for musicologists, record label researchers, and developers who need accurate music data without the manual grind of web scraping.
Music Researcher
Investigates deep discographies to find obscure labels and release dates for academic papers.
App Developer
Pulls structured music data to build features for music streaming or discovery apps.
Music Journalist
Quickly verifies facts about artist histories and track metadata for news articles.
Build the capability set
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep MusicBrainz connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about MusicBrainz.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use MusicBrainz MCP to find specific song recordings?
Yes, you can find individual track recordings including their durations and ISRC codes.
Do I need an API key for MusicBrainz MCP?
No, you don't need any keys. You can start searching music data immediately.
Can MusicBrainz MCP help with music research?
It's perfect for research, as it provides access to works, labels, and artist histories.
How does MusicBrainz MCP handle different versions of an album?
It uses release groups to help you find the canonical versions of an album.
Can I use MusicBrainz MCP to find record labels?
Yes, you can search for labels and get details like their founding date and country.
Does MusicBrainz MCP work with Claude?
Yes, it works with Claude and any other MCP-compatible client.
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 capabilities to find MBIDs, then use get_* capabilities 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.
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