AbletonMCP
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| resources | {
"subscribe": false,
"listChanged": false
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| get_session_infoB | Get detailed information about the current Ableton session |
| get_track_infoC | Get detailed information about a specific track in Ableton. Parameters:
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| create_midi_trackB | Create a new MIDI track in the Ableton session. Parameters:
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| set_track_nameC | Set the name of a track. Parameters:
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| create_clipA | Create a new MIDI clip in the specified track and clip slot. Parameters:
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| add_notes_to_clipB | Add MIDI notes to a clip. Parameters:
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| set_clip_nameB | Set the name of a clip. Parameters:
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| set_tempoA | Set the tempo of the Ableton session. Parameters:
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| load_instrument_or_effectC | Load an instrument or effect onto a track using its URI. Parameters:
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| fire_clipA | Start playing a clip. Parameters:
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| stop_clipB | Stop playing a clip. Parameters:
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| start_playbackA | Start playing the Ableton session. |
| stop_playbackA | Stop playing the Ableton session. |
| get_browser_treeA | Get a hierarchical tree of browser categories from Ableton. Parameters:
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| get_browser_items_at_pathA | Get browser items at a specific path in Ableton's browser. Parameters:
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| load_drum_kitB | Load a drum rack and then load a specific drum kit into it. Parameters:
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Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 16 tools
Each tool has a distinct purpose: clip operations (create, add notes, fire, stop, name), track operations (create, get info, rename), browser browsing, instrument loading, tempo, and playback control. There is no ambiguity between them.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern in snake_case, e.g., 'add_notes_to_clip', 'create_midi_track', 'get_session_info'. No mixing of conventions.
With 16 tools, the server covers core Ableton operations comprehensively without being excessive. Each tool serves a clear and necessary role in session management.
The tool set covers creation and basic manipulation but lacks delete operations for tracks and clips, and does not include mixer controls (volume, pan, mute) or scene management. Notable gaps exist but core workflows are supported.