Freesound Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Find and download Creative Commons audio samples for your creative projects.
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Why people use Freesound
Freesound for Sourcing Creative Commons Audio Samples
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what you need. It handles the filtering, finds the best matches, and lets you grab the files instantly. You get to stay in your creative zone while the agent acts as your personal audio librarian.
What Vinkius changes
Your AI agent becomes a dedicated audio librarian that finds and fetches samples on demand.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Sourcing cinematic impacts
A sound designer needs 10 different metal clanging sounds with different reverb levels.
- Real-world use case 02
Auditing a creator's library
A game dev wants to find all sounds uploaded by a specific high-quality creator.
- Real-world use case 03
Checking upload status
A creator needs to know if their new upload is live.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Freesound capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Freesound.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Freesound.
- 01 Capability
Download sound
Trigger a download of the original high-quality audio file. Use this to get the best version of a sample.
- 02 Capability
Get me
Retrieve information about your currently authenticated user account. Useful for verifying your connection.
- 03 Capability
Get pack
Pull details and content information for a specific sound pack. See what's included in a collection.
- 04 Capability
Get pending uploads
Check the current moderation status of your uploaded sounds. See if your content is live yet.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Freesound.
- 05 Capability
Get sound
Fetch specific details and metadata for a single sound entry. Get the technical specs of a sample.
- 06 Capability
Get user sounds
List all the audio files uploaded by a specific user. Browse a creator's full library.
- 07 Capability
Get user
Retrieve profile information for a specific Freesound user. Check out creator profiles.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Freesound.
- 08 Capability
Search sounds
Search the database using text queries and Solr-style filters. Find exactly what you need fast.
- 09 Capability
Describe sound
Add metadata and descriptions to a sound you've already uploaded. This helps other users find your content.
- 10 Capability
Upload sound
Upload a new audio file to your Freesound account. Add your own creations to the community.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Freesound to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Freesound 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_EfzkG7zoO8fpRDULL4TKiipot19pGDKRqiPZHd3c/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 Freesound, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Freesound for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EfzkG7zoO8fpRDULL4TKiipot19pGDKRqiPZHd3c/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 Freesound URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Freesound in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"freesound": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EfzkG7zoO8fpRDULL4TKiipot19pGDKRqiPZHd3c/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 Freesound
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Freesound, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"freesound": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EfzkG7zoO8fpRDULL4TKiipot19pGDKRqiPZHd3c/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 Freesound
Ask Copilot: "Using Freesound, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"freesound": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EfzkG7zoO8fpRDULL4TKiipot19pGDKRqiPZHd3c/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 Freesound
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Freesound, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"freesound": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EfzkG7zoO8fpRDULL4TKiipot19pGDKRqiPZHd3c/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 Freesound
Ask Cline: "Using Freesound, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add freesound --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EfzkG7zoO8fpRDULL4TKiipot19pGDKRqiPZHd3c/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 Freesound
Ask Claude: "Using Freesound, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Freesound can move forward.
This is for sound designers, game developers, and content creators who need to source high-quality audio assets quickly without breaking their creative flow.
Sound Designer
Sourcing specific textures and impact sounds for a cinematic project without leaving their workspace.
Game Developer
Finding and integrating specific SFX like footsteps or UI clicks into a game's asset folder.
Content Creator
Quickly grabbing background noise or transition effects for social media videos.
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Add more capabilities.
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Hiro.fm
Create and distribute audio content with a podcast-like platform that lets you build a private audio feed for your audience.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Freesound connected.
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Pieces -
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AnythingLLM -
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LlamaIndex -
CrewAI -
Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about Freesound.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Freesound MCP to find royalty-free music?
Yes, the Connector lets you search the Freesound database for Creative Commons licensed audio, which includes many royalty-free options for your projects.
How does the Freesound MCP help with game development?
It helps you find specific sound effects like footsteps, UI clicks, and environmental textures using natural language, then lets you download them directly.
Can I upload my own sounds using the Freesound MCP?
Yes, you can upload your own audio recordings and add descriptions to them directly through your AI agent.
Does the Freesound MCP support filtering by duration?
It does. You can ask your agent to find sounds that are specifically short, like under 5 seconds, or longer for ambient loops.
How do I check if my Freesound uploads are approved?
The Connector can check the moderation status of your uploads, so you can see if your sounds are live or still pending review.
Can I see what sound packs other users have created?
Yes, you can browse organized sound packs and user profiles to find curated collections of audio assets.
How do I find specific sounds like 'ambient rain' with a short duration?
Use the search_sounds capability with query: 'ambient rain' and filter: 'duration:[1 TO 10]'. This uses Solr syntax to narrow down results precisely.
Can I download the original high-quality file directly?
Yes! Use the download_sound action with the specific Sound ID. Note that this requires a valid FREESOUND_OAUTH_TOKEN to authorize the download.
How can I check if my uploaded sounds are already public?
You can use get_pending_uploads to see sounds currently in the moderation queue, or get_me to see your profile status and total uploads.
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