Last.fm MCP for AI. Manage your entire music profile from chat.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client








How this MCP server connects to your AI agent
Last.fm MCP gives you full control over your music profile and listening history using natural conversation. Connect it to any agent to scrobble songs, fetch deep track metadata (like playcounts), update what you're playing right now, and pull user stats—all without opening a separate app.
It’s your command center for all things audio.
What AI agents can do with Last.fm Automation
Update now playing
Changes and updates the public status showing what track you are currently listening to.
Scrobble track
Logs a song to your listening history, updating your official scrobbling record.
Get tag info
Retrieves metadata associated with a specific music genre or tag.
Automatically record tracks you listen to so they show up on your profile.
Pull specific data points about any song, including how many times it has been played globally.
Change your public profile to show what you're streaming right now.
Get a summary of another user’s activity, like how long they’ve been on the platform or their top artists.
Look up genre tags associated with specific music to discover new sounds and contexts.
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What AI agents can do with Last.fm Alternative: 5 Tools
These five tools allow you to manage every aspect of music tracking, from fetching song details to updating your public profile status.
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Start using Last.fm on VinkiusUpdate Now Playing
Changes and updates the public status showing what track you are currently listening to.
Scrobble Track
Logs a song to your listening history, updating your official scrobbling record.
Get Tag Info
Retrieves metadata associated with a specific music genre or tag.
Get Track Info
Fetches detailed statistics and information for any given song, using an artist...
Get User Info
Gathers comprehensive data about a specific user's profile activity on the platform.
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Built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.
This connection provides 5 powerful capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other compatible AI platforms. No middleware. No custom integration required.
Tracking music listening history means opening multiple dashboards., Solved with Vinkius AI Gateway
Right now, if you want a full picture of what users are hearing—from tracking individual songs to understanding global trends—you're stuck clicking through separate apps. You check your streaming service for the current track, then open another tab to see user stats, and finally jump into a third site just to log that song as listened to.
With this MCP, you talk to your agent once. It handles all those clicks in the background. Give it a prompt, and it pulls together the full picture of metadata, profile history, and current status updates for you. You get actionable data without ever leaving your chat window.
Last.fm MCP gives you control over your public music identity.
Before this, updating what you're playing or logging a song was a multi-step process requiring you to open the site and manually initiate an action. You had to remember to do it, which nobody does consistently.
Now, your agent handles that state change for you. Whether you need to update your status using `update_now_playing` or log a track with `scrobble_track`, it's one command. Your digital profile stays accurate without the manual work.
What your AI can actually do with this
Need to manage music data from anywhere? This MCP lets your agent talk directly to your Last.fm account. You can log every track you hear with the scrobbling tool, keeping your profile accurate automatically. Need details on a specific song? Fetch everything—play counts, artist background, and more—with a simple prompt.
It also keeps tabs on what friends are listening to via the 'now playing' status. Whether you’re a developer needing rich metadata for an app or just a music lover who hates opening another app, this connection works. You get access to all these functions through Vinkius, keeping your entire catalog of connected services in one place.
019e5d2c-9436-736a-a59c-9c59905a5126 Here's how it actually works
The bottom line is: You authorize your AI client once, and it handles all the messy API calls for you.
First, subscribe to this MCP on Vinkius and enter your Last.fm API Key and Shared Secret.
Next, you tell your AI agent what data you need—for example, 'Show me the stats for that song.'
Your agent calls the specific tool (like get_track_info), retrieves the raw metadata, and presents it to you in plain language.
Who is this actually for?
Anyone who works with large amounts of user-generated content or needs real-time data streams. Think music industry analysts, social media managers, or developers building personal dashboards that track cultural trends.
Needs to pull rich song metadata and tag information into a coding environment without hitting rate limits on external APIs.
Uses user profile data and genre tags to discover emerging music trends or build themed playlists for clients.
Tests the functionality of tracking features, ensuring that scrobbling logs (scrobble_track) correctly update the user's public status.
What Changes When You Connect
Stop manually checking song stats. Use get_track_info to get deep metadata, including total play counts and artist background details, without leaving your agent's window.
Keep your digital footprint accurate. Run scrobble_track whenever you listen to music; it logs the activity directly into your profile history automatically.
Maintain a consistent presence by setting your status. The update_now_playing tool lets you change what people see, instantly.
Understand user behavior quickly. Use get_user_info to pull key stats and profile data on any user, perfect for market research or trend spotting.
Discover niche music context. Query specific genres using get_tag_info to find related artists and tags you never knew existed.
See it in action
Analyzing a friend's taste profile
You want to know what 'music_fan_123' listens to most. Your agent calls get_user_info and reports back that their top artist is Radiohead, which immediately tells you where to start recommending music.
Documenting a concert setlist
After seeing a band live, your agent uses get_track_info for each song played. It compiles a detailed list of metadata—artist, play count, etc.—that you can copy straight into a report.
Updating public status in real-time
You just started listening to Dua Lipa's 'Levitating.' Instead of going through the app, your agent uses update_now_playing and broadcasts your new status instantly.
Researching genre trends for a client
A client needs ideas for a mood playlist. Your agent calls get_tag_info for 'chill' to pull related genres, giving the curator fresh context and sound recommendations.
The honest tradeoffs
Trying to get user info from a song.
Asking the agent: 'What kind of person listens to this song?' The agent can't guess personality; it only has data.
Manually tracking every scrobble.
Opening Last.fm, clicking through songs, and hoping you remember to update your profile manually later.
Using general web search for stats.
Searching Google for 'Blinding Lights play count' which gives unreliable or outdated numbers.
Fixing it right
Let your agent use get_track_info to pull the live, accurate global play counts and metadata directly from Last.fm.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this MCP if you need verifiable, real-time data about music consumption or user profiles. Specifically, if tracking listening history (scrobble_track) or pulling detailed stats for a song (get_track_info) is your core job, this is it. Don't use it if you just want to know if a song sounds good; the tool only handles data. If your goal is simply browsing music (like using a dedicated streaming service), ignore this MCP and stick to native apps. This connection requires authenticated access via your API keys, so make sure you handle that setup first.
Questions you might have
How do I use Last.fm MCP to find out how many times a song was played? +
Use get_track_info and provide the artist and track name. This tool pulls detailed metadata that includes global play counts, which is much more reliable than searching Google.
Is Last.fm MCP good for tracking my own listening history? +
Yes, use scrobble_track. It logs your current song to your profile and keeps your scrobbling record up-to-date automatically when you ask the agent to do it.
What if I want to know about a user's top artists? +
Run get_user_info. This tool gathers specific profile data and stats for any given user, letting you know who they are and what their favorite acts are.
Can Last.fm MCP help me discover new genres? +
Yes, call get_tag_info. It retrieves metadata for music tags, allowing you to explore related genres and find new contexts for your musical tastes.
What credentials do I need to use `scrobble_track`? +
You must provide a Last.fm API Key and Shared Secret for authentication. The MCP uses these key pairs to authorize actions, ensuring your listening history is tied to the correct account.
What are the requirements when running `scrobble_track`? +
The tool requires that the track played be longer than 30 seconds. For reliable logging, you need the track played for at least half its total duration or four full minutes.
How do I use `update_now_playing` to manage my status? +
It immediately updates your profile to show what you're currently listening to. This is useful for notifying your followers in real-time without opening the dedicated Last.fm application.
What detailed data does `get_user_info` provide? +
This tool fetches comprehensive profile data, including when a user joined and their total playcount across all tracks. It gives you deeper insights into community activity.
Can I manually scrobble a track I just finished listening to? +
Yes! Use the scrobble_track tool by providing the artist, track name, and a Unix timestamp. The agent will log the play to your Last.fm history immediately.
How do I update my 'Now Playing' status for my followers? +
Simply use the update_now_playing tool with the artist and track name. This notifies Last.fm that you have started listening to the song.
Can I get information about a specific music genre or tag? +
Yes, use the get_tag_info tool with the tag name (e.g., 'rock' or 'synthwave') to fetch metadata and descriptions for that specific tag.
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