Discogs Connector for AI agents.
13 live capabilities
Find rare vinyl pressings and check real-time marketplace prices.
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Why people use Discogs
Discogs : Ending Tab-Switching for Music Collectors
This Connector lets you do that in one sentence. Just ask your agent to find the master release, list all versions, and show you the median sale price. You get the facts instantly without the headache of manual data entry.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to the world's largest music database without leaving your chat window.
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 rare pressing
A collector wants to know if a 1973 UK pressing of a classic album is a good buy.
- Real-world use case 02
Pricing a shop's inventory
A record store owner needs to price a new shipment of 50 records.
- Real-world use case 03
Researching an obscure label
A DJ is looking for a specific sublabel's output from the 90s.
Complete set · 13capabilities
The complete Discogs capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Discogs.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Discogs.
- 01 Capability
Get artist
Get the biography, real name, and group members for a specific artist. This is perfect for building out detailed artist profiles.
- 02 Capability
Get artist releases
Pull the full discography of an artist, including albums and singles. It sorts everything by year so you can see their career progression.
- 03 Capability
Get label
Retrieve a record label's profile, sublabels, and contact information. Use this to map out corporate structures and catalog history.
- 04 Capability
Get label releases
Get a list of every release published by a specific label. It's a fast way to see a label's entire musical output.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Discogs.
- 05 Capability
Get marketplace listings
See current marketplace listings with prices, conditions, and seller locations. This helps you find the best deals on specific releases.
- 06 Capability
Get master release versions
List every individual pressing, reissue, and format for a master release. This is essential for collectors looking for specific editions.
- 07 Capability
Get release
Get the full metadata for a specific release, including tracklists and credits. This provides the deepest level of detail for any single item.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Discogs.
- 08 Capability
Get user collection
View the releases in a user's personal collection. It's a quick way to see what a specific collector owns.
- 09 Capability
Database search
Search the entire Discogs database for artists, releases, labels, and tracks. This is your starting point for almost any music query.
- 10 Capability
Get release stats
See the lowest, median, and highest sale prices for a release. Use this to check market demand and find fair pricing.
11—13
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Discogs.
- 11 Capability
Get user profile
Get a public overview of a collector's bio, location, and activity. This helps verify user identity or see their platform stats.
- 12 Capability
Get master release
Find the canonical version of a release to group different pressings together. It helps you understand the core work regardless of the format.
- 13 Capability
Get user wantlist
See what releases a user is currently looking to buy. It's great for tracking what's in demand among specific collectors.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Discogs to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Discogs 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_mB1oRquDsD6N3cNtFIfFNsWNt70ZFCTfiQ3oFMiT/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 Discogs, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Discogs for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mB1oRquDsD6N3cNtFIfFNsWNt70ZFCTfiQ3oFMiT/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 Discogs URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Discogs in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"discogs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mB1oRquDsD6N3cNtFIfFNsWNt70ZFCTfiQ3oFMiT/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 Discogs
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Discogs, help me...". 13 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"discogs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mB1oRquDsD6N3cNtFIfFNsWNt70ZFCTfiQ3oFMiT/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 Discogs
Ask Copilot: "Using Discogs, help me...". 13 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"discogs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mB1oRquDsD6N3cNtFIfFNsWNt70ZFCTfiQ3oFMiT/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 Discogs
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Discogs, help me...". 13 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"discogs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mB1oRquDsD6N3cNtFIfFNsWNt70ZFCTfiQ3oFMiT/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 Discogs
Ask Cline: "Using Discogs, help me...". 13 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add discogs --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mB1oRquDsD6N3cNtFIfFNsWNt70ZFCTfiQ3oFMiT/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 Discogs
Ask Claude: "Using Discogs, show me...". 13 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Discogs can move forward.
This is for the music obsessive who spends hours hunting for rare pressings or the shop owner trying to price a mountain of inventory without losing their mind.
Music Collector
Uses the capability to compare different pressings of the same album and check real-time market values before buying.
Record Store Owner
Checks active marketplace listings and sale statistics to price new inventory and understand local demand.
DJ and Producer
Researches obscure labels and deep discographies to find rare tracks for sets or production samples.
Music Historian
Pulls detailed metadata and release histories for academic research on specific artists or labels.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Discogs connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Discogs.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Discogs MCP to find out what my records are worth?
Yes, you can get real-time market data. The Connector pulls sale statistics like median prices and active listings so you know what a record is actually selling for.
How does the Discogs MCP help me find rare vinyl?
It lets your agent search for specific pressings and versions. You can ask for 'original UK pressings' or 'Japanese obi editions' to find exactly what you're looking for.
Can I use this Connector to research record labels?
Yes, it can pull complete label profiles. You can see their catalog history, sublabels, and contact info to see how a label is organized.
Does the Discogs MCP show me what other people are collecting?
You can view public collections and wantlists. This helps you see what other collectors value and what's currently in high demand.
Can I use the Discogs MCP to find a full discography?
Yes, it can pull every album, single, and compilation for an artist. The data is sorted by year so you can see their entire career output at a glance.
Can I use the Discogs MCP to see marketplace listings?
It can show you active listings with prices, conditions, and seller locations. This makes it easy to compare different copies and find the best deals.
Is the Discogs MCP good for pricing my shop's inventory?
It's perfect for that. By pulling sale stats and current listings, you can see what items are moving and what the current market price is for your stock.
How do I search for a specific artist or album?
Use the database_search capability with the query parameter for free-text search. You can refine results with filters like type (artist, release, master, label), genre, style, year, country, or format. For example, to find a specific album, set type to 'release' and use the album name in query.
Can I check the market value of a vinyl record?
Yes. First search for the release to get its ID, then use get_release_stats to see community pricing data including lowest, median, and highest sale prices. You can also use get_marketplace_listings to see current active listings with prices and conditions.
How do I explore an artist's complete discography?
Search for the artist first to get their ID, then use get_artist for their profile and get_artist_releases for their complete discography. Results include albums, singles, compilations, and credits on other releases, sorted by year. Use pagination to navigate large discographies.
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