Bandcamp Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Find independent music and artist data through your AI client.
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Why people use Bandcamp
Bandcamp for Faster Indie Music Research
This Connector changes that by letting your AI client do the heavy lifting. Just ask for a list of new releases or a specific artist's details, and the agent pulls it all in one go.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to Bandcamp's music library without navigating the site manually.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Building a genre-specific playlist
A curator asks for 10 new indie rock albums from this month.
- Real-world use case 02
Researching an artist for a review
A journalist needs a bio and social links for a rising label.
- Real-world use case 03
Finding what's trending in electronic
Someone wants to see what's selling in the electronic category.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete Bandcamp capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Bandcamp.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Bandcamp.
- 01 Capability
Get featured
Pull featured editorial content and stories from the front page. It helps you find high-quality picks.
- 02 Capability
Get new releases
Get a list of the newest music drops filtered by genre. Stay up to date on fresh indie music.
- 03 Capability
Get page data
Extract structured info like tracklists and pricing from a specific URL. It saves you from manual copying.
- 04 Capability
Get tags
See all the available genre tags on the platform. Use this to ensure your search terms are accurate.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Bandcamp.
- 05 Capability
Search
Look up artists, albums, labels, and fans across the whole platform. This is your primary search capability.
- 06 Capability
Discover music
Find albums by genre with details like artist names and artwork. This is great for broad exploration.
- 07 Capability
Get best selling
See what's currently topping the charts on Bandcamp by genre. Use this to spot current trends.
- 08 Capability
Get recommended
Find suggested releases based on specific genre tags. Let the platform suggest what to listen to next.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Bandcamp to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Bandcamp 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_MRXuKUzb6O5swPtanFrLlLe5gQ1XLsh00pfri4za/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 Bandcamp, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Bandcamp for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MRXuKUzb6O5swPtanFrLlLe5gQ1XLsh00pfri4za/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 Bandcamp URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Bandcamp in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bandcamp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MRXuKUzb6O5swPtanFrLlLe5gQ1XLsh00pfri4za/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 Bandcamp
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Bandcamp, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bandcamp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MRXuKUzb6O5swPtanFrLlLe5gQ1XLsh00pfri4za/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 Bandcamp
Ask Copilot: "Using Bandcamp, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bandcamp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MRXuKUzb6O5swPtanFrLlLe5gQ1XLsh00pfri4za/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 Bandcamp
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Bandcamp, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bandcamp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MRXuKUzb6O5swPtanFrLlLe5gQ1XLsh00pfri4za/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 Bandcamp
Ask Cline: "Using Bandcamp, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add bandcamp --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MRXuKUzb6O5swPtanFrLlLe5gQ1XLsh00pfri4za/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 Bandcamp
Ask Claude: "Using Bandcamp, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Bandcamp can move forward.
This is for music journalists who need to research trends, curators who build massive playlists, and music fans who want to find new indie gems without the manual scrolling.
Music Journalist
Researches indie labels and pulls artist bios for upcoming reviews or features on a Tuesday afternoon.
Playlist Curator
Identifies best-selling tracks and new releases to keep a public playlist fresh and relevant.
Music Fan
Explores specific genres to find new underground artists to follow and support.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Audiomack
Stream and discover music via Audiomack. search tracks, manage playlists, and follow artists directly from your AI agent.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Bandcamp connected.
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Pieces -
Sourcegraph Cody -
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AnythingLLM -
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TypingMind -
Chorus -
5ire -
n8n -
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LlamaIndex -
CrewAI -
Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about Bandcamp.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Bandcamp MCP to find new music?
Yes, you can search by genre, find new releases, and see what's trending. It's designed to help you discover independent music quickly.
Does the Bandcamp MCP require an API key?
No, it works out of the box for discovery without any extra setup. You can start searching as soon as you connect it.
Can I get artist bios using the Bandcamp MCP?
Yes, it can pull bios, locations, and social links for specific artists. This is great for gathering research for articles or profiles.
Is this Bandcamp MCP good for music journalists?
It's perfect for researching trends, finding labels, and getting artist data quickly. It saves you from manual clicking and tab switching.
Can I see what's currently featured on Bandcamp?
The Connector can pull editorial picks and featured content directly from the front page, so you can see what the platform is highlighting right now.
How do I find out which genres are available?
You can ask your AI agent to list all the available genre tags on the platform. This helps you find the exact category you're looking for.
Do I need an API key to use this?
No! This integration works without any API key. Simply subscribe and start discovering music right away.
Can I stream music through the API?
The API provides track metadata and links to Bandcamp pages where you can listen. Direct audio streaming is available on Bandcamp's website and app.
What genres are available?
Bandcamp covers all major genres: rock, electronic, hip-hop, jazz, classical, metal, folk, ambient, punk, experimental, world music and many more. Use get_genres to see the full list.
One connection away
Give your agent a direct line to Bandcamp.
Connect Bandcamp once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.
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